Atty. Nick Papageorge

Atty. Nick Papageorge

Nick works with both employer and employee clients to find practical solutions to all manner of workplace issues. Nick's areas of expertise include severance package negotiations, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights and workplace discrimination matters, employment standards disputes, health and safety reprisals, duty of fair representation complaints, and judicial reviews.

Hamilton Hamilton 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About Nick Papageorge at a glance

Nick Papageorge is a employment attorney based in Hamilton, Ontario, practicing at Ross & McBride LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (2018). Educated at University of Toronto (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026). Serands clients in Hamilton, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Nick works with both employer and employee clients to find practical solutions to all manner of workplace issues. Nick's areas of expertise include severance package negotiations, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights and workplace discrimination matters, employment standards disputes, health and safety reprisals, duty of fair representation complaints, and judicial reviews.

During his time with Ross & McBride LLP, Nick regularly appears as counsel before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Divisional Court.

Nick completed his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History at Queen’s University and his Juris Doctor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. During law school, Nick served as Editor-in-Chief of Ultra Vires, the Faculty’s independent student newspaper, and as co-executive of the Labour & Employment Law Society. He was also a student caseworker at Downtown Legal Services, the Faculty’s community legal clinic, where he assisted individuals with their employment and residential tenancy issues. Prior to joining Ross & McBride, Nick articled at a leading labour and employment law firm in Toronto.

In his spare time, Nick enjoys golfing, cycling, country drives, and exploring new places. He has previously lived and attended school in Switzerland, England, and Scotland.

Areas of law:

  • Employment Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Labour Law (Union-Side)

Practice Areas Explained

Nick Papageorge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nick Papageorge 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 Hamilton 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nick Papageorge

Where is Nick Papageorge's law office located?
Nick Papageorge's law practice is located in Hamilton, Ontario. The firm is Ross & McBride LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nick Papageorge handle?
Nick Papageorge focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Nick Papageorge practiced law?
Nick Papageorge has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Nick Papageorge go to law school?
Nick Papageorge earned their education at (J.D., 2018).
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What awards or recognition has Nick Papageorge received?
Nick Papageorge's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Toronto
- 2018

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario, Law Society of Ontario
Admitted: 2018

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