Toronto Employment Lawyers, Lecker and Associates is a boutique law firm with over 30 years of experience, specialising in employment law and disability law. As an advocate for employees, we have successfully:
The principal of the firm, Bram A. Lecker, B.A. LL.B. is an experienced employment lawyer in Toronto. Bram is dedicated to helping employees who are seeking their rights in employment law matters, including wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, severance, harassment in the workplace and denial of disability benefits.
Bram obtained an Honours B.A. in Canadian Studies from York University, and attended law school at the University of Ottawa where he received his LL.B. He was called to the bar as a barrister and solicitor in the Province of Ontario in 1984.
As one of the leading employment lawyers in Ontario, Bram has represented employees in many significant employment cases before the Ontario Superior Court, Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Divisional Court, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.
At Lecker & Associates, we recognize the inherent power imbalance between employees and employers. Our employment law services aim to equalize this balance, providing employees with expert guidance, advocacy, and representation. Our experienced lawyers navigate complex workplace issues, ensuring fairness, justice, and protection of employees’ rights.
Matthew A. Fisher, B.A. LL.B., is a respected employment lawyer and partner at Lecker & Associates in Toronto. With 15+ years of experience, he focuses on wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and severance negotiations, advocating for employees’ rights in landmark cases that have shaped Ontario’s employment law.
Ian D. Hurley, B.A. LL.B., is a dedicated Partner at Lecker & Associates. His areas of expertise include wrongful dismissal litigation, employment contract review, human rights issues, pregnancy and parental leave cases, as well as claims for denied disability benefits.
Maria Esmatyar, B.A. (Hons.), J.D., is a dedicated Partner at Lecker and Associates, advocating for employees in employment, disability, and human rights law. With 10+ years of experience, she’s renowned for tenacity and compassion, helping clients navigate wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and denied disability benefits.
Jordan Reiner, B.A., M.A., LL.B., is a Partner at Lecker & Associates, practicing extensively in employment law, workplace human rights, and employment-related disability cases. Known for his strategic approach, he advocates for employees while also negotiating severance packages and resolving workplace conflicts.
Jared Lecker, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., is an associate at Lecker & Associates, specializing in employment law, workplace human rights, and disability-related matters. He advocates for employees facing wrongful dismissal, layoffs, and denial of disability benefits, using his deep understanding of employment law to handle complex workplace disputes.
Kimberley Sebag is a skilled employment lawyer at Lecker & Associates, known for representing employees in wrongful dismissal cases and making significant contributions to Ontario employment law. She successfully argued the landmark Iriotakis v. Peninsula Employment Services Limited case in 2021, setting a precedent on CERB deductibility from damages for reasonable notice.
Employment Lawyer, Toronto, ON, Canada
Soniya Ponniah serves as a Junior Associate at Lecker & Associates, where she concentrates on employment and human rights law. Her expertise covers a wide range of workplace challenges, such as wrongful and constructive dismissals, discrimination, harassment, employment-related disability cases, and wage disputes.
Employment Lawyer, Toronto, ON, Canada
Caroline Ursulak is counsel at Lecker & Associates, bringing extensive experience in labour and employment law since being called to the Ontario Bar in 1997. She advises on every aspect of the employment relationship, guiding clients through matters from hiring to termination and everything in between.
