3 Best Employment Lawyers in Thunder Bay

“Garth O’Neill is one of the most well appreciated and respected labour and employment lawyers in Ontario. Garth is recognized by The Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Labour Law. Garth serves large institutions and small businesses alike, service-sector clients and represents individuals in disputes with their employers. He has frequently appeared as a speaker and panelist at labour and employment law seminars in the region of Thunder Bay and surrounding area. He Regularly Travels Throughout Northern Ontario to Serve His Clients in Their Communities. He is a Contributor at Human Resource Conferences and Events. Garth is one of the lead lawyers at O'Neill Associates law firm. O’Neill Associates is the only law firm in Northwestern Ontario practising exclusively in labour and employment law. They bring to the table decades of experience, with a deep understanding of the realities of working in Thunder Bay and Northern Ontario.”

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“Cheadles LLP is a full-service law firm that has been providing cost-effective, up-to-date, and practical legal representation since 1953 in Thunder Bay. Their client-first approach emphasizes timely, pragmatic, and cost-effective representation, making them unique. The firm represents clients from the employer's standpoint in the collective bargaining process, the negotiation and interpretation of collective agreements, and the resolution of any grievances that arise. The Employment and Labour Law team at Cheadles LLP has handled many major court cases in Ontario. Their lawyers regularly appear before various labour tribunals and have experience in employment standards, occupational health and safety, human rights, and pay equity issues.”

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“Derek Noyes is the managing partner of Ericksons LLP in Thunder Bay. He obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Victoria. He practices in the areas of Labour & Employment, Real Estate, Indigenous, and Environmental Law. Derek takes a proactive approach to labour and employment issues, believing it is always better to prevent disputes before they arise through sound judgment and agreements. He prides himself on providing sensible and effective advice to his clients, working closely with them to ensure cases reach successful conclusions whenever possible. Derek has advised and represented clients on strikes and lockouts, grievances, collective bargaining, and certification drives and applications for both unions and employers. Ericksons LLP is a reputable, innovative law firm with a comprehensive legal team skilled in trials and litigation. They strive to provide expert and effective legal counsel. The firm has branches in Manitouwadge and Marathon.”

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