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Jordan M. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Jordan M., who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bettina Burgess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Bettina, 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 Bettina 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.

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...

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

David Hayward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. David, who practices law in Burlington, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. 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.

David Sunday is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. David, who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. 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.

Ted Kovacs is an experienced labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Waterloo office. He regularly advises employers in all matters of employment and labour law, both in unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Ted provides strategic advice including assisting employers in the start-up of new operations and restructuring of current operations. His practice includes Ontario Labour Relations Board matters (with a particular emphasis on union organizing issues), collective agreement ...

Dwayne Kuiper is an experienced and practical business lawyer who gets deals done. He represents many owner-managed companies and is their primary point of contact with Miller Thomson, functioning as their general counsel. Dwayne has built trusted relationships and has an excellent reputation with his clients, other lawyers, accountants, bankers, and other advisers. Dwayne enjoys working with a team of advisers to provide the best results for each client. Dwayne has significant experience in ...