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Employment Lawyers in East York, ON: 2026 rankings

261 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in East York: Randy Ai Law Office - Employment Lawyer Toronto, LFR Score 69/100; 4.8★ from 564 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 261.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Samfiru Tumarkin, 2,578 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 261 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

261 East York employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 261 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Toronto ranking. See Employment lawyers in Toronto

Top 10 employment lawyers in East York at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in East York at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Randy Ai Law Office - Employment Lawyer Toronto694.8★ (564)Toronto, 6 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto694.6★ (413)Toronto, 6 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Samfiru Tumarkin684.8★ (2,578)Toronto, 6 km away—Most reviews
4Taman Singh Law- Employment lawyer, Disability lawyer & Severance Lawyer |Brampton, Kleinburg, Nobleton, Bolton|RZCD Law Firm685.0★ (161)Brampton, 28 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Hum Employment Law Firm674.8★ (74)Toronto, 6 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Monkhouse Law674.9★ (962)Toronto, 6 km away——
7Kadish Law674.9★ (149)East YorkSun · Evenings—
8Lecker & Associates664.9★ (706)North York, 10 km away——
9Bune Law, Toronto Employment Lawyer664.9★ (195)North York, 10 km awaySat · Evenings—
10Camenzuli Workplace Law655.0★ (205)Vaughan, 21 km awaySat—

All 261 employment lawyers in East York, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Samfiru Tumarkin

    Based in Toronto, 6 km away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 2,578 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 2,578 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 2S6
    View profile for Samfiru Tumarkin(416) 861-9065

  4. #4 Taman Singh Law- Employment lawyer, Disability lawyer & Severance Lawyer |Brampton, Kleinburg, Nobleton, Bolton|RZCD Law Firm

    Based in Brampton, 28 km away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4515 Ebenezer Rd, Brampton, ON L6P 2K7
    View profile for Taman Singh Law- Employment lawyer, Disability lawyer & Severance Lawyer |Brampton, Kleinburg, Nobleton, Bolton|RZCD Law Firm(647) 360-1141

  5. #5 Hum Employment Law Firm

    Based in Toronto, 6 km away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    First Canadian Place, 100 King St W Ste 5700, Toronto, ON M5H 1H1
    View profile for Hum Employment Law Firm(416) 214-2329

  6. #6 Monkhouse Law

    Based in Toronto, 6 km away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 962 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 962 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    220 Bay St. Ste 900, Toronto, ON M5J 2W4
    View profile for Monkhouse Law(647) 370-6274

  7. #7 Kadish Law

    Based in East York

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6 AM–11 PM · Fri 6 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 6 AM–11 PM
    Address
    255 Duncan Mill Rd, North York, ON M3B 3H9
    View profile for Kadish Law(416) 931-2555

  8. #8 Lecker & Associates

    Based in North York, 10 km away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 706 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 706 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4789 Yonge St #514, North York, ON M2N 0G3
    View profile for Lecker & Associates(647) 873-1961

  10. #10 Camenzuli Workplace Law

    Based in Vaughan, 21 km away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3901 Hwy 7 Suite 600, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8L5
    View profile for Camenzuli Workplace Law(905) 850-3828

  11. #11 Sultan Lawyers PC

    Based in Toronto, 7 km away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 300 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 300 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    212 Adelaide St W Unit 300, Toronto, ON M5H 1W7
    View profile for Sultan Lawyers PC(416) 214-5111

  16. #16 Simes Law

    Based in Toronto, 5 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33 Bloor St E Ste 635, Toronto, ON M4Y 3B8
    View profile for Simes Law(647) 361-8503

  17. #17 Smith Employment Law

    Based in Toronto, 7 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 King St W Ste 257, Toronto, ON M5H 3B7
    View profile for Smith Employment Law(416) 806-0732

  18. #18 Heeney Vokey LLP

    Based in Toronto, 7 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 Adelaide St W Ste 400, Toronto, ON M5H 1W7
    View profile for Heeney Vokey LLP(416) 646-5169

  19. #19 JPAK Employment Lawyers

    Based in Toronto, 5 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    77 Bloor St W Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5S 1M2
    View profile for JPAK Employment Lawyers(416) 583-1920

  20. #20 Achkar Law (Toronto)

    Based in North York, 10 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 415 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 415 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4789 Yonge St Ste 908, North York, ON M2N 0G3
    View profile for Achkar Law (Toronto)(647) 559-9363

  22. #22 Singh Lamarche LLP

    Based in Toronto, 6 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 1A9
    View profile for Singh Lamarche LLP(647) 799-0499

  23. #23 Nextstep Law

    Based in Toronto, 6 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    401 Bay St. 16th floor, Toronto, ON M7A 0A6
    View profile for Nextstep Law(416) 764-9037

  24. #24 Evans Law Firm

    Based in Toronto, 6 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    15 Prince Arthur Ave 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2
    View profile for Evans Law Firm(905) 339-7554

  25. #25 Kenneth Krupat LLM

    Based in Toronto, 6 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    393 University Ave #2000, Toronto, ON M7A 2B2
    View profile for Kenneth Krupat LLM(416) 593-0400

How we ranked East York employment lawyers

We scored 261 East York employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn East York data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in East York: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in East York?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in East York, ON is Randy Ai Law Office - Employment Lawyer Toronto with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.8★ from 564 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto (#2) and Samfiru Tumarkin (#3) follow. We ranked 261 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in East York?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 261 employment lawyers serving East York, ON. 1 of them is based in East York; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in East York are open 24/7?

21 ranked employment lawyers in East York post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto (#2), Taman Singh Law- Employment lawyer, Disability lawyer & Severance Lawyer |Brampton, Kleinburg, Nobleton, Bolton|RZCD Law Firm (#4) and Hum Employment Law Firm (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in East York work on weekends?

38 of 261 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Randy Ai Law Office - Employment Lawyer Toronto (#1), Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto (#2) and Taman Singh Law- Employment lawyer, Disability lawyer & Severance Lawyer |Brampton, Kleinburg, Nobleton, Bolton|RZCD Law Firm (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do East York employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 261 rated employment lawyers in East York is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. Samfiru Tumarkin has the most, 2,578 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside East York count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 64 km of the East York city centre, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in East York, ON charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency for wrongful dismissal claims; advice on severance offers may be a flat fee. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Should I sign a severance offer right away?

Not before getting advice: employees in Canada may be owed more than the minimum notice in provincial employment standards law. A lawyer can review the offer and any deadline in it. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in East York, ON ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in East York?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for East York

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 261 employment lawyers serving East York.

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