Atty. J.D. Sharp
J.D. Sharp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law.
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About J.D. Sharp at a glance
J.D. Sharp is a employment attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Emond Harnden LLP. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Ontario Bar Association and Alberta, Law Society of Alberta. Educated at Belfast (Queen's University) Law School (JD, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026). Serves clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sharp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law
- J.D., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J.D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
J.D. Sharp is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ontario →
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 Ottawa 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 venue, 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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