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Christopher Edwards is a senior partner in our Employment, Labour & Public Law , Commercial Litigation , Insurance and Workplace Investigations Groups. A seasoned litigator, he has over 20 years of experience conducting trials and hearings before administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Christopher has appeared at all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Ontario Court of Appeal and federally at the Federal Court of Appeal. Christopher is currently one of three partners on the Manage...

Susan D. Mitchell proudly hails from North Bay, Ontario and continues to provide legal services in Northern Ontario as well as Eastern Ontario. Susan works primarily in our Ottawa office, but also travels to our locations in Cornwall, North Bay, and Kingston as needed to meet with clients on personal injury matters. Susan began practicing in 2002 and has been a Partner at Tierney Stauffer LLP since 2007. She became Managing Partner in 2018. Susan practices civil litigation, focusing on person...

Frank Mulock is an experienced intellectual property lawyer and a partner in the Ottawa office of the firm. He specializes in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, litigation, anti-counterfeiting and domain name issues. Frank enhances and protects the brands of a diverse range of clients, from retailers and clothing manufacturers to motor vehicle, entertainment and broadcast companies. Clients appreciate his tailored advice and responsive, efficient service, as well as his i...

Martin Lapner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Martin, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Carole Chouinard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Charities / Non-Profit Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Carole, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Todd Burke is a senior litigation partner in the firm's Ottawa office. His practice is focused on commercial litigation, professional liability and risk management. With over 20 years of experience, Todd has handled complex disputes for individuals, private and public companies, as well as government and other public agencies. His representation includes early case assessment, regular reporting, project management, e-discovery best practices, effective budgeting and vigorous representation. T...

John Siwiec is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law. John, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leslie has recently returned to her communications, competition and administrative law practice at Fasken from an in-house counsel position at a leading global satellite services provider. Leslie provides complex legal and strategic advice to Canadian and foreign wireline, wireless and satellite telecommunications service providers on all aspects of telecommunications and radiocommunications regulation in Canada. She acts for these clients in a broad range of proceedings before the Canadian R...

Michael S. Polowin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Michael S., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.