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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...

Evan Campbell joined Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP as a partner in 2022 after practicing as a partner in a national law firm. Evan provides proactive advice to private and public sector employers on a variety of issues, including discipline and terminations, employment standards, human rights, employment contracts and workplace policies, workplace safety and insurance, and industrial and construction labour relations. Evan’s private sector clients range from Fortune 500 entities to...

Charles Gluckstein was called to the Ontario Bar in 1999 and is a Specialist in Civil Litigation, which encompasses personal injury , medical and professional negligence, motor vehicle claims , occupier’s liability issues , and product liability . An award-winning lawyer himself, Charles is known for his active support within the medical and disability communities and his innovative mindset for providing better and faster resolution to all Gluckstein client cases, without sacrificing ev...

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...

Patricia (Pat) Forte specializes in employment law and insurance defence. She has also completed courses in risk assessment, risk control and risk financing to receive her Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, and has expertise in risk management in the profit and not-for-profit sectors. In the area of employment, her expertise includes representing clients on employment standards, contracts, policies, privacy, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations, managing leaves of absence,...

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...

Allen Wynperle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Allen practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Allen Wynperle 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 Allen Wynperle is held by other lawyers.

Jordan Diacur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Jordan practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan Diacur since 2025. 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 Jordan Diacur is held by other lawyers.

Jean Leonard focuses on real estate in her corporate and commercial law practice. Jean represents clients in all aspects of real estate law including purchases, sales, land development, secured lending transactions, and commercial leases. Jean works for and with municipalities in relation to land-development matters including subdivision and site plan approvals, expropriations, and land-use planning. Jean also has a depth of experience in corporate and commercial matters including incorporati...

Jordan M. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Jordan M. practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan M. Smith 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 Jordan M. Smith is held by other lawyers.