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Laura Hillyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Laura, who practices law in Burlington, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wade has dedicated his legal career to ensuring that the voices of marginalized members of our communities are heard. The law is an instrument of social change and when the law does not protect those who need it the most, the law needs to change. Wade passionately advocates for his clients and his practice is dedicated to human rights, union-side labour law and employment law. Wade currently serves as the Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human R...

Viona M. Duncan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Viona M., 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 Viona M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

V. Sean Gomes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities Law. V. Sean, who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which V. Sean is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen has been certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada since 2004. He has also been selected as a leading practitioner in Personal Injury Law in Ontario as a result of peer reviewed votes by both Lexpert and Best Lawyers in Canada. Stephen, a life-long resident of Burlington, is an avid sports fan who enjoys golfing and competitive hockey. He is married and has two children. After graduating from Law School on the Dean’s Honours List in 1989, S...

David Sunday is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Expropriation Law and Municipal Law. David, who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Manuel A. Martins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Manuel A., who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Manuel A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura Dickson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Laura, who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura 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...