Administrative Law & Litigation Lawyers in Toronto, Canada

Pinto Wray James LLP

393 University Avenue
Suite 2000
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6
Canada

(416) 703-2067

(416) 593 4923

www.pintowrayjames.com

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Law Firm Overview

Pinto Wray James LLP is one of Toronto's most innovative law firms offering superior representation before the Federal and Provincial Courts and all manner of administrative tribunals. Our professionals are advocates, specializing in negotiation, mediation and litigation of legal issues leading up to court and tribunal appearances across a broad range of issues.

Our professionals have appeared at all levels of the Ontario Courts and Federal Courts, as well as a wide variety of administrative tribunals, including: the Ontario Municipal Board, the Employment Standards Branch, the Board of Referees, the Pension Appeal Board, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and the Public Service Commission.

As litigators, we know our way around courts, tribunals and hearing rooms. But litigation is not the only way we serve our clients. And it is not always the best way to approach a legal problem. Before incurring significant fees, we evaluate your matter and assess the alternatives with a view to early resolution. Sometimes the best solution isn't the most obvious. We pride ourselves on being out-of-the-box thinkers who find creative solutions for our clients' needs.

Languages: French, Spanish, English.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation; Confidentiality; Workplace Investigation Services; Workplace Safety & Insurance Issues; Grievance Arbitration; Union Certification; Short & Long Term Disability; Employment Insurance Benefits; Partnership & Shareholder Disputes; Disability Litigation; Breach of Contract; Negligence; Breach of Fiduciary Duty Actions; Latent Defect Claims; Property Disputes; Small Claims Court Proce; Disability Benefits & Pension.

Practice Areas Description

Our practice areas include:

- Employment and Labor Law

The lawyers at Pinto Wray James LLP act in all areas of employment and labor law, representing both employers and employees with respect to: Discipline and Termination of Employees; Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal Proceedings; Written Employment Contracts; Discrimination, Harassment and Human Rights Disputes; Personal Harassment and Other Workplace Conflicts; Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Concerns; Design, Drafting and Implementation of Human Resources Policies and Procedures; Workplace Investigation Services; Workplace Safety and Insurance Issues; Grievance Arbitration; Collective Bargaining Negotiation and Arbitration; Union Certification; Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities in the Workplace; Short and Long Term Disability and Pension Benefits Disputes; Employment Insurance Benefits.

- Civil and Commercial Litigation

We have comprehensive civil litigation experience representing clients in both commercial and non-commercial matters. We appear at all levels of the Ontario and Federal Courts. Some of the areas in which we act include: Partnership and shareholder disputes; Disability litigation; Breach of Contract; Collection actions; Negligence and breach of fiduciary duty actions; Misrepresentation and fraud actions; Proceedings under the Class Proceedings Act, 1992; Latent defect claims; Property damage; Property Disputes; Small Claims Court Proceedings.

- Human Rights Law

Human rights laws prohibit discrimination and harassment based on certain characteristics in certain situations. Discrimination and harassment are generally dealt with through the complaint mechanisms of human rights commissions or tribunals, or in the case of unionized employees, through the grievance arbitration process. We have strong expertise in: Advising and representing individuals, including employees, who believe that their human rights have been violated; Advising and representing respondents, including employers, who must respond to allegations or potential allegations that human rights have been violated; Designing and drafting anti-discrimination and harassment policies; Offering fact-finding and investigative services concerning human rights; Education, training, and media commentary on human rights issues; Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) compliance.

- Administrative Law (involving Tribunals, Agencies, Boards and Commissions)

If you are an individual or a business who has a matter involving a Tribunal, Agency, Board or Commission, you are dealing with an Administrative Law issue. This complex area of law deals with the conduct of public and private authorities outside of the court system. Our deep expertise comes from publishing, teaching and chairing conferences in administrative law, but most of all from working daily in the administrative justice sector in Ontario and at the federal level. We also offer specialized expertise in bringing and responding to judicial review applications in provincial and federal courts. Such applications involve the challenge of a decision made by an administrative tribunal.

- Environmental Law

Our environmental law practice at Pinto Wray James LLP extends to regulatory regimes enacted by all levels of government. We offer representation before provincial and federal courts for actions in nuisance, negligence, riparian rights, strict liability and for harm to a public resource under the Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights. We also act quickly to obtain injunctions and are available for appeals and judicial review applications in environmental matters.

- Constitutional Law

Constitutional law involves cases in two areas: civil liberties (the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) and division of powers (whether the provincial or federal government is responsible). Sometimes governments pass laws or act in a manner that may, in fact, be contrary to the Canadian constitution. At Pinto Wray James LLP, we have expertise in: Bringing an application challenging the constitutionality of a law or government action before a court or tribunal; Providing opinions on the constitutionality of government laws, regulations, policies and conduct; Representing intervener groups and formulating strategies to work with allied groups and individuals.

- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

The lawyers at Pinto Wray James LLP fully utilize the ADR techniques of mediation and arbitration as part of the many options we offer our clients in resolving their issues and settling disputes. ADR is one of the primary means by which we secure timely and cost-effective solutions for our clients. Indeed, early access to ADR often ensures matters are addressed and resolved quickly, before the financial costs and emotional toll associated with the traditional court or tribunal system give disputes a life of their own. We have strong professional relationships with mediators forged over many years of settling difficult cases. Our preparation, integrity and reputation as principled negotiators provide our clients with confidence that their settlement options will be fully explored and treated with respect.

- Disability Insurance and Pension Benefits

Policies of disability insurance exist to provide income security for individuals who become disabled and are unable to work. We have strong expertise in:

• advising and representing individual policy holders whose claims have been denied
• working with medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and pain specialists to get the medical evidence needed to confirm that an individual qualifies for benefits under the policy
• successfully suing major Canadian insurance companies for breach of contract when disability insurance claims are wrongfully denied.

Partners

	Mr. Patrick James Partner Administrative Law, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Litigation		Mr. Andrew Pinto Partner Administrative Law, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Commercial Litigation
	Mr. Andrew Wray Managing Partner Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Associates

	Ms. Niiti Simmonds Associate Administrative Law, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Litigation		Mr. Robert Tarantino Associate Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Human Rights
	Mr. Christian Vernon Associate Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation