Atty. Gary Hopkinson

Atty. Gary Hopkinson

Gary is a partner with Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP. His practice encompasses all areas of advocacy on behalf of police associations, trade unions, employee associations and individual workers, including grievance arbitrations; collective bargaining and interest arbitrations; Police Service Act discipline hearings and other professional disciplinary hearings; human rights complaints; judicial reviews and judicial inquiries; civil litigation relating to union, association, or workplace issues; trade union or association governance; matters before the Ontario Labour Relations Board; empl

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About Gary Hopkinson at a glance

Gary Hopkinson is a employment attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary is a partner with Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP. His practice encompasses all areas of advocacy on behalf of police associations, trade unions, employee associations and individual workers, including grievance arbitrations
  • collective bargaining and interest arbitrations
  • Police Service Act discipline hearings and other professional disciplinary hearings
  • human rights complaints
  • judicial reviews and judicial inquiries
  • civil litigation relating to union, association, or workplace issues
  • trade union or association governance
  • matters before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
  • employment standards and occupational health and safety complaints
  • and workers' compensation appeals
  • His practice also includes defamation claims related to workplace and defences to employment-related criminal and provincial offence charges

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Hopkinson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Hopkinson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Gary Hopkinson's law office located?
Gary Hopkinson's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Hopkinson handle?
Gary Hopkinson focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
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What awards or recognition has Gary Hopkinson received?
Gary Hopkinson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2026

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