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Alison Gilmour is a civil litigation lawyer, who exclusively represents individuals in lawsuits against insurance companies and related negligence claims against insurance agents and lawyers. She has focused on disability and life insurance cases for more than 25 years. Alison handles long term disability , short term disability, critical illness , life insurance and long term care insurance matters for individuals whose claims have been denied by their insurers. Until 2014, Alison used to de...

Mike McCluskey helps his clients resolve all types of litigation disputes from the early stages of an issue all the way through to trial. Mike understands that litigation can be an intimidating process for many clients. Because of this, he works closely with his clients at every step of the process believing that open communication is a key ingredient for success. Mike has specific experience with contract disputes, commercial and residential real estate disputes, construction disputes and li...

Thomas Lazier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Thomas practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Lazier since 2027. 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 Thomas Lazier is held by other lawyers.

Melissa Tummon provides legal advice in the areas of corporate law, finance and real estate. Melissa’s primary focus is on secured and unsecured lending for both lenders and borrowers and share and asset based transactions for corporations. She has experience acting for corporations of various sizes, including startups. Melissa’s practice includes: Financing and Lending: Acting for banks, private lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured lending transactions, including real e...

Duncan Snyder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Duncan practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Duncan Snyder since 2027. 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 Duncan Snyder is held by other lawyers.

Jacqueline Armstrong Gates is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Jacqueline practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline Armstrong Gates 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 Jacqueline Armstrong Gates is held by other lawyers.

Francesca Rollo is a Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Ross & McBride . Francesca is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Francesca, who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Francesca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. With over two decades of exclusive practice...

A Partner in the firm, Sheryl joined Sullivan Mahoney LLP in 2019. In her employment practice, Sheryl provides timely strategic advice and perspective on all aspects of the employment relationship provincially and federally, including recommending and assisting in implementing effective measures to expediently manage and proactively address all types of workplace issues, negotiations and disputes. This includes negotiating executive compensation packages and employment contracts; drafting and...

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...

Bryce Kraeker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities Law. Bryce practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Bryce Kraeker 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 Bryce Kraeker is held by other lawyers.