Richard H. "Rick" Shaban

Emily Lawrence is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits Law, Health Care Law and Labour and Employment Law. Emily Lawrence is the Managing Partner of Paliare Roland and maintains a busy litigation and advisory practice. Emily is trusted advisor and advocate for regulatory bodies, pension boards, employers, and partnerships, with substantial expertise in professional regulation, p...

Rick Bickhram is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Rick practices law in Mississauga, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Rick Bickhram since 2024. 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 Rick Bickhram is held by other lawyers.

Under Greg’s leadership as Managing Partner, Neinstein has flourished, evolving from an Ontario personal injury firm into a National civil litigation firm that also specializes in medical malpractice and mass torts. Greg’s vision has not only driven this transformation, but has also resulted in unprecedented employee retention and the recruitment of top talent from across the country. This has helped Neinstein become one of the top 10 firms in Canada, according to Canadian Lawyer ...

Angela Rae represents employers in all aspects of labour and employment law, including negotiations, arbitrations, labour board proceedings and actions for wrongful dismissal. In addition, she has represented clients in workers’ compensation, human rights, employment standards and pay equity matters. Angela has written and lectured on all aspects of labour and employment law and is a regular speaker at events hosted by a number of legal education organizations. She is a former member of...

Stephen Aylward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Appellate Practice. Stephen practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Aylward since 2026. 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 Stephen Aylward is held by other lawyers.

John’s practice is in corporate and commercial litigation, and includes contract disputes, real estate litigation, shareholder remedies, fiduciary obligations, insolvency and class actions. He has appeared before all levels of trial and appellate courts and before domestic and international arbitral tribunals. A significant percentage of his practice is in the Ontario Commercial Court. He has also represented members of the National Hockey League in salary arbitrations with their player...

David W. Chodikoff, B.A. (Spec. Hons), M.A., LL.B., is a partner and specializes in civil and criminal tax litigation at Miller Thomson. David was a former counsel and a Crown Prosecutor at the Department of Justice. He has over 100 reported decisions. David has appeared in over 565 cases before the courts. David has been recognized by Canadian, American and European authorities as one of the leading tax controversy leaders in the world. He has edited and contributed to 9 tax books including ...

John helps clients solve their business and personal disputes: Corporate and Commercial Litigation - Business partner and shareholder disputes, breach of contract, environmental contamination disputes, franchise disputes, debt collection, commercial tenancy disputes, construction disputes, real estate disputes, product liability, bankruptcy and receiverships Estate Litigation - Disputes between heirs/beneficiaries and executors/estate trustees Sports Law - representing amateur hockey and othe...

Dirk Van de Kamer’s labour and employment law practice is concentrated on representing management. Dirk advises employers on a broad range of topics that include matters relating to the interpretation and administration of collective agreements, as well as human rights, employment standards, occupational health and safety, and wrongful dismissal matters. Dirk has appeared as counsel in grievance and interest arbitrations as well as proceedings in other administrative forums and the cour...

M. Lee Stratton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. M. Lee practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized M. Lee Stratton 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 M. Lee Stratton is held by other lawyers.