Heather E. Watson

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...

James Bromiley has a diverse practice encompassing all areas of civil and commercial litigation. He has acted for clients in property and casualty insurance, personal injury, motor vehicle, short and long term disability claims, and environmental law matters. James identifies sound, practical business solutions for his clients, resolving disputes through consultation and negotiation before litigation becomes the only viable option. He adopts a problem-solving approach to address client concer...

Alexander Verrilli is recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Alexander Verrilli is an experienced commercial and civil litigator at McKenzie Lake Lawyers, representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes involving construction, fraud, mortgage enforcement, shareholder and oppression claims, contracts, property, bankruptcy and receivership, and judgment enforcement. Alexander has successfully represented clients in multimillion-dol...

Neena Gupta is a partner in the firm’s Waterloo and Toronto offices. Her practice focuses on a broad range of employment and human rights matters. Neena has advised a broad range of employers, from start ups to world-renowned multinationals, on all aspects of employment law, including employment policies, offer letters, compensation plans, cross-border employment and regulatory compliance in Canada. Neena regularly advises employers on both compliance and litigation involving the Ontari...

Danielle Marks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Danielle practices law in Guelph, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle Marks since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Danielle Marks is held by other lawyers.

John Evans is a Lawyer and Associate Counsel in the Business Law & Real Estate Law groups at Ross & McBride . His diverse practice includes financing transactions for Banks and other lenders, share/asset purchase and sale transactions, mergers and acquisitions, shareholders agreements and general corporate and commercial and purchases, sales and financings of residential, multi-residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Melissa Roth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Melissa practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Roth since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melissa Roth is held by other lawyers.

Derek Wilson is the owner and principal lawyer at Derek Wilson Personal Injury Law , a personal injury litigation firm that restricts its practice to helping injured plaintiffs. Derek started his career in 1995 in Hamilton, ON where he first worked on personal injury cases and later expanded his experience and became a partner at a boutique Toronto defense firm that dealt exclusively in insurance defense litigation. By 2009, he made the decision to return to his roots and work solely in plain...

Viona M. Duncan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Viona M. practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Viona M. Duncan since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Viona M. Duncan is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Zdriluk is lawyer and partner in the Labour & Employment Law and Human Rights Law Groups at Ross & McBride . Jennifer is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. She was called to the bar in July of 2003 and has practiced exclusively in the firm's Labour and Employment Group since that time. She regularly appears before the Courts, the Human Rights Tribunals, Arbitrators, the Labour Board, and other administrative tribunals on...