Description of Jeff Burtt | Barrister
EMPLOYMENT LAW | Wrongful Dismissal | Proactive Strategies | Positive Solutions
Jeff is renowned as counsel for the successful representative plaintiff in Gagne v. Silcorp Ltd., 1998 CanLII 1584 (ON CA), the first mass wrongful dismissal class action in Canada. Jeff also represented an American expatriate executive for whom he negotiated a CAD$1.2M severance in a complex constructive dismissal case, a settlement rivalling the largest wrongful dismissal monetary damages awards in Canadian history. Jeff has provided strategic advice and representation to non-union employees and employers for virtually 30 years with a particular focus on severance packages and wrongful dismissal actions. Jeff helps clients navigate all issues that arise during the employment lifecycle, including contracts, policies, practices, performance management, discipline, termination, severance packages, and wrongful dismissal actions. Jeff partners with his clients to devise proactive strategies, minimize costs and achieve optimal career transitions and enduring solutions to all of their workplace challenges.
Jeff was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1990. After practicing with prestigious downtown Toronto law firms, Jeff left Meighen Demers (now part of Canada's "first truly international law firm" Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP) to establish his firm in 1996. He made this move to improve his level of client service. Jeff offers extensive advocacy experience, responsive service and innovative solutions at extremely competitive rates. He appreciates that client relationships are built upon the highest levels of integrity, trust and service. He provides creative, cost-effective representation and positive solutions.
Visit the firm's web site (http://www.jb-emplaw.com) to explore Jeff's track record, service capabilities, representative work, testimonials, and philosophy of client service. For a confidential consultation regarding your unique employment situation and recommended action agenda call +1 416.486.6400.
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