Atty. John W. Saunders
John Saunders is a senior labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He has over three decades of experience advising employers on a wide range of labour and employment issues.
Labour and Employment Law Attorney · 38+ Years Experience
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About John W. Saunders at a Glance
John W. Saunders is a employment attorney, practicing at Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1988). Educated at Queen’s University (LL.B.) and University of Toronto (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2026).
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About John W. Saunders
- John Saunders is a senior labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office
- He has over three decades of experience advising employers on a wide range of labour and employment issues
- John’s practice includes collective agreement negotiations, rights and interest arbitrations, human rights applications and wrongful dismissal litigation
- John has particular expertise in municipal law with regard to fire and paramedic issues
- He provides ongoing negotiation advice to fire and paramedic departments on staffing, deployment, benefit issues, accommodation, mandatory retirement, presumptive disability legislation, negotiations and interest arbitrations
- He has represented numerous municipalities and corporations in coroners’ inquests and judicial inquiries into fatalities
- In addition, John works with employers in the healthcare, manufacturing, waste disposal, forestry, nuclear, property assessment and call centre sectors
- John is the past chairman of the Board of Elders of his local church
- He is an avid downhill skier and enjoys fixing things at his cottage
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Employment Law
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John W. Saunders's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John W. Saunders brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means John W. Saunders's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
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