Michael Burkett

Melissa is dedicated to advocating for the rights of some of society's most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly. With a certification in Elder Law, Melissa's focus includes nursing home negligence , long-term care cases, and elder abuse. Based in Toronto, Ontario, she is part of the team at Howie, Sacks & Henry, where she also works extensively in personal injury litigation . Her practice covers areas such as product liability , hospital negligence, car accidents , slip and f...

Sarah Graves' practice is focused on employment law, litigation and human rights. Sarah is a trusted advisor for clients on workplace issues and provides strategic advice on hiring, termination, investigations, reductions in force, employment standards, wrongful dismissal, human rights including sexual harassment claims and racial profiling, whistleblower claims, accommodation and disability issues. Sarah provides advice that is practical and mitigates potential liability. Sarah is a member o...

Belinda Bain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Belinda practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Belinda Bain since 2022. 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 Belinda Bain is held by other lawyers.

Arieh Bloom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice and Trusts and Estates. Arieh practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Arieh Bloom 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 Arieh Bloom is held by other lawyers.

Paul’s advanced advocacy skills both inside and outside of the courtroom have led to him being recognized by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation . Paul has proven himself a fearless advocate by a number of successful trial outcomes over the years, including a recent $11.5 million judgment for medical malpractice causing cerebral palsy against a negligent doctor as well as a recent judgment against a negligent emergency room physician who caused the d...

Hugh Christie is the managing partner of Ogletree Deakins’ Toronto office. He provides commercial and public sector clients with advice on all elements of employment law, from pre-hiring through recruitment, drafting agreements, benefit plans and policies, discipline, promotion, succession planning, termination and post-employment obligations. Hugh deals with employment issues arising out of restructuring of the workplace as a result of corporate transactions and trans-border employment...

David Thompson is a highly distinguished leasing lawyer. Since 1989, his practice has focused on commercial leasing and development law, negotiating large and complex retail, commercial, mixed-use, ground and industrial leasing transactions across Canada, for some of the most significant clients in the field. David regularly acts for landlords, tenants, lenders and property managers. As a partner at WeirFoulds, he has acted for some of Canada’s most well-known national chains in food se...

Krista Chaytor is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on business litigation.Krista has experience litigating a large number of business disputes, including those related to commercial leasing, construction, real estate, shareholder rights and remedies, and employment. Krista is adept at handling complex business litigation. She has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts, numerous tribunals and the Federal Court. Krista also has experience in alternative dispute resolution ...

Michael P. Canning is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Michael P. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Canning 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 Michael P. Canning is held by other lawyers.

Anita Nador is a partner in the firm’s Toronto office and a member of the Firm's National Life Sciences Practice Group. She is a lawyer and registered patent agent in Canada and the United States, and a registered Canadian trade-mark agent. Anita’s practice focuses on strategic intellectual property, regulatory and commercialization planning, primarily in the life sciences and chemical areas, including pharmaceuticals, biologics, natural health products, agriculture, foods and med...