Best Employment Lawyers in Ottawa

Andrew Raven is an experienced lawyer at Raven Law. He has over 40 years of experience in labour relations, human rights, and employment law. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1978. Andrew has a widely acknowledged expertise in cases involving wage rate discrimination and pays equity. He is grateful for working closely with Canadian unions and employees in all aspects of Canada's labour relations and employment law. In 1995, Andrew was appointed by the Supreme Court of Canada to appear as amicus curiae in a leading human rights case involving mandatory retirement. He has presented cases in courts across the country, including the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal. Raven Law focuses on union-side labour law, employee-side employment law, long-term disability benefits, human rights and whistleblower protection. They are proud to offer competent, practical, and effective representation in both English and French.

Lior Samfiru is a Co-managing partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He has established a reputation as a leading employment lawyer in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta and is considered by many to be a leading employment law expert in Canada. He has been practicing law since 2003. Lior represents and advises both employees and employers on all workplace cases. In addition, he has a long and established track record of successfully resolving wrongful dismissal & other legal claims. Lior has written and lectured extensively on various employment and labour law issues. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is committed to consistently delivering sustained results and exceptional customer service. Their team has produced favourable outcomes for thousands of clients in the region of Ottawa and across Ontario. They work to ensure that their client receives their proper legal entitlements in every case. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP provides various fee arrangements to best suit your needs, including contingency fees.

Christopher Achkar is the owner of Achkar Law. He practises Employment Law and Labour, Human Rights, and Corporate and Commercial Litigation for clients across Ontario. He represents clients at multiple levels of court, including tribunals such as the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Christopher worked and continues to work with some of the top law firms and legal professionals and has experience in working at the Federal Court of Appeal. In addition, Christopher is on the Board of Directors of Beyond Reasonable Doubt Community, a non-profit organization that helps spread legal awareness and access to justice. He is fluent in French, English & Arabic. Achkar Law's workplace employment lawyers regularly assist with wrongful dismissal claims, constructive dismissal claims, terminations without cause, stress leave, temporary layoffs, and other employment law matters.