Dean D. Paquette

Scott W. Beattie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Scott W., who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Goodwin practises labour and employment law in Hicks Morley's Waterloo office where he advises employers on all aspects of human resources law. Stephen has appeared extensively before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, at labour arbitrations as well and in the courts defending wrongful dismissal claims. Stephen has in-depth expertise in collective bargaining, having bargained over 50 collective...

Matt Lalande is a personal injury lawyer based in Hamilton, Ontario with Lalande Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers. His practice focuses on civil claims, including: complex personal injury claims long-term disability litigation wrongful death claims representing injured children employment terminations Since being called to the bar in 2003, Matt has represented individuals and families across Hamilton and the surrounding Ontario communities who are dealing with serious injuries, disabi...

Aubrey Lasky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Aubrey, who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aubrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carl Peterson is a partner of the firm and since his call to the bar in 1984, he has worked in all areas of labour law with special expertise in the construction industry and health and safety litigation. In addition to defending employers against health and safety charges, he has been quite active in developing policies and seminars for employers to prevent accidents and avoid litigation. Carl has a great deal of experience in assisting non-union and union employers develop positive employee...

Todd G. Bissett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Todd G., who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Todd G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Radhika Vaidyanathan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Radhika, who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Radhika is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Manes represents mid- to large-size corporations and organizations in his accomplished corporate commercial practice. He provides help with a wide range of business matters, including leasing, mergers and acquisitions, and drafting and negotiating a variety of business agreements. He also has expertise in secured transactions, acting both for the lender and the borrower. Tom provides his broad range of clients with timely, practical, results-oriented counsel. He focuses on providing speci...

Trenton D. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Trenton D., who practices law in Guelph, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trenton D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Louis Frapporti is a partner in the the firm's Hamilton office. His practice covers a wide range of areas including product liability and insurance litigation, negligence and other tort actions, contractual disputes, and appellate advocacy. Following his call to the bar in 1992, he served a two-year appointment as a clerk to the Chief Justice of Ontario. In addition to his role as an advocate, Louis has occupied a number of management and administrative positions within the firm, including Ch...