FAQs

Q: I'm nervous about hiring a lawyer. I'm afraid he won't be on my side.

A: Hiring a lawyer should not be an intimidating process. After all, you are the client and your lawyer is simply acting on your behalf. You should be comfortable with the person you hire as your lawyer.

Q: Where do your clients come from?

A: The vast majority of my clients are referred to me from other lawyers, or from former clients.

Q: Aren't all lawyers the same?

A: The most important factor in choosing a lawyer is their competance to solve your problem. Only relatively few lawyers specialize in labour and employment law. I have restricted my practice to labour and employment law since 1989. I don't do wills, or separation agreements, or criminal matters. Just labour and employment law.

Q: What should I expect out of a lawyer?

A: Your lawyer should serve you in a conscientious, diligent and efficient manner.

Q: What does a conscientious, diligent and efficient manner look like?

A: Your lawyer should send copies of all correspondence sent and received regarding your case. They should always be reachable in emergencies. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, your lawyer should return your calls by the next business day at the latest. Your lawyer should keep you up to date on new developments in your file.

I do all of these for you.

Q: What about confidenciality?

A: Your lawyer must hold in strict confidence all information that you provide him in the course of your professional relationship. I encourage my clients to tell me the positive and negative aspects of their case. It is very important for me to have all relevant information to properly advise you.

Q: I hear horror stories about surprise fees showing up when the case is over. What is your stand on fees?

A: Your lawyer should not charge any fee which is not fully disclosed, fair and reasonable. I talk about fees at the beginning of my relationship with you. This way we avoid any misunderstanding on this topic. This process also encouages you to discuss your needs and expectations on fees.