Atty. Stuart E. Rudner
Founder - Rudner Law One of the things that I love about my practice is that every client has a story. It doesn’t matter whether it is an individual seeking advice about their employment, a family-run business, or a multinational corporation.
Labour and Employment Law Attorney · Serving Toronto, ON · 27+ Years Experience
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About Stuart E. Rudner at a Glance
Stuart E. Rudner is a employment attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Rudner Law. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026). Serves clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stuart E. Rudner
- Founder - Rudner Law One of the things that I love about my practice is that every client has a story
- It doesn’t matter whether it is an individual seeking advice about their employment, a family-run business, or a multinational corporation
- Each one has goals and issues that they need to deal with
- And there’s nothing I enjoy more than becoming their Trusted Advisor, educating them, guiding them, and working with them to develop a cost-effective strategy to pursue their goals
- When disputes arise, I like to advocate on their behalf in order to protect their rights
- I am not one of those lawyers that is ideologically married to one side
- While many individuals have their rights trampled on, I have also seen employees take advantage of those same rights to the detriment of their employer
- I realize that there is good and bad in every group, and that is why my firm works with both employers and employees
- We are able to see every situation from both sides
- Since I have also been trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques and act as a Mediator in Employment matters, I am able to see things from a third side: that of a neutral third party, working with those involved to achieve a reasonable resolution to their issues
- In 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, I was selected by my peers for inclusion in ‘The Best Lawyers in Canada’ in the area of Employment Law
- I am routinely named in Canadian HR Reporter’s Employment Lawyers Directory (a comprehensive directory of the top employment law and immigration law practitioners in Canada) and have also been recognized as one of Canada’s top Legal Social Media Influencers
- My firm, Rudner Law, has been nominated as one of the Top Employment & Labour Boutiques in Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice Awards for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022
- My previous firm was selected as one of the top three Employment Law firms in 2016 and 2017, the first two years these awards were given out
- I chair and teach at conferences, and I am the founding Program Director of Osgoode Professional Development’s HR Law for HR Professionals course and the co-founding Program Director of their Advanced HR Law for HR Professionals course
- As a firm and with my family, I support a number of worthwhile causes including 360Kids, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, United Way, One Voice Network, Job Skills, Family Education Centre, Lawyers International Food Enterprise (LIFE), and Volunteer Lawyers Network
- I also believe in giving back to the professional communities that I am part of
- Since the start of my career, I have been actively involved in the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations and have held several leadership positions
- I have also volunteered countless hours leading sessions on HR Law topics and serving on committees for the HRPA, and am currently on the Board of Directors of the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM)
- Since our firm is based in York Region, I take particular pride in sponsoring the York Region Chapter of the HRPA and presenting an annual Employment Law update for our membership
- At Rudner Law, our approach is simple
- We want to understand your circumstances, your concerns, and your goals
- We will then ensure that you understand the legal regime along with your rights and obligations
- Once that is done, we work with you to design a cost-effective, practical strategy that meets your needs
- We want to be your Trusted Advisor
Practice Areas Explained
Stuart E. Rudner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart E. Rudner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Toronto.
Employment Law in Toronto
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 Toronto
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 Toronto 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.
Toronto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Toronto-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 Toronto Choose Stuart E. Rudner
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 Stuart E. Rudner's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stuart E. Rudner brings 27+ 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 Stuart E. Rudner's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Toronto
A Toronto-based practice means Stuart E. Rudner 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 Stuart E. Rudner Handles in Toronto
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