Atty. Peter Engelmann
Peter Engelmann is a labour and human rights lawyer in Goldblatt Partners' Ottawa office. He was a founding partner of Engelmann Gottheil, a firm that merged its practice with Sack Goldblatt Mitchell - now Goldblatt Partners - in 2005. Peter’s practice focuses on all aspects of labour law, human rights, pay and employment equity law and Charter litigation.
Labour and Employment Law Attorney · Serving Ottawa, ON
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About Peter Engelmann at a Glance
Peter Engelmann is a employment attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Goldblatt Partners LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workplace Human Rights (2026). Serves clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Engelmann
- Peter Engelmann is a labour and human rights lawyer in Goldblatt Partners' Ottawa office. He was a founding partner of Engelmann Gottheil, a firm that merged its practice with Sack Goldblatt Mitchell - now Goldblatt Partners - in 2005
- Peter’s practice focuses on all aspects of labour law, human rights, pay and employment equity law and Charter litigation
- He has appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and appears regularly before arbitrators, human rights tribunals, and other administrative tribunals
- Peter has also served as Commission counsel to a public inquiry
- Peter is the co-author of Trade Union Law in Canada and speaks regularly at legal seminars on labour and human rights topics
- He has been repeatedly selected by his peers to be named in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading practitioner in labour law and workplace human rights law and has been listed in Best Lawyers as a leading Labour and Employment Law (Workplace Human Rights) lawyer since 2006
- Peter received his law degree from the University of Alberta in 1981 and was called to the Alberta Bar in 1982 and to the Ontario Bar in 1988
- He is a member of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers, The Advocates’ Society, and the Canadian Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Peter Engelmann's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Engelmann handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ottawa.
Employment Law in Ottawa
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 Ottawa
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.
Ottawa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ottawa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Ottawa Choose Peter Engelmann
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 Peter Engelmann's practice in the field of employment.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Peter Engelmann's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Ottawa
A Ottawa-based practice means Peter Engelmann attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Engelmann Handles in Ottawa
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