Atty. John W. Saunders

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.

38 yrs experience 38 year
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About John W. Saunders at a glance

John W. Saunders is an attorney, practforg at Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP. They haand 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).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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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How long has John W. Saunders practiced law?
John W. Saunders has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John W. Saunders go to law school?
John W. Saunders earned their education at (LL.B.); (—).
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John W. Saunders's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law (Consistently Recommended); Labour Relations (Repeatedly Recommended); Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal – Global Leader.

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Education

LL.B.
Queen’s University
- In Progress
University of Toronto
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law (Consistently Recommended); Labour Relations (Repeatedly Recommended)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal – Global Leader
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labour & Employment (Recommended)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who Legal – National Leader, Canada
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labour, Employment & Benefits
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — President’s Award (2014)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1988

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