Christopher Robertson, Barrister & Solicitor
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
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About Christopher Robertson, Barrister & Solicitor
Robertson Law is a sole employment law practice run by Chris Robertson from an office in Corktown, in downtown Toronto. Robertson was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2003, after earning an LL.B. from Queen's University in 2002 and a B.A. from the University of Toronto, then articling and practising for five years at a national firm representing corporate clients. Robertson now handles employment litigation and commercial disputes, representing corporations and owner-managed enterprises as well as management and executive employees, and has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Before turning to law, Robertson served as a senior officer in the Canadian infantry, including a United Nations peacekeeping tour in the former Yugoslavia and domestic emergency relief operations, a background the firm says brings real world experience into the litigation process. The practice concentrates on wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, discrimination in employment, and matters involving federally regulated employers. Robertson also co-hosts Water Cooler Justice, a monthly podcast with Sarah Goodenough that walks through anonymized workplace conflicts and the employment law questions they raise.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Called to the Bar of Ontario in 2003, after articling and practising for five years at a national firm representing corporate clients.
- Earned an LL.B. from Queen's University in 2002 and a B.A. from the University of Toronto.
- Served as a senior officer in the Canadian infantry before practising law, including a United Nations peacekeeping tour in the former Yugoslavia and domestic emergency relief operations.
- Has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
In the community
- Co-hosts the Water Cooler Justice podcast with Sarah Goodenough, discussing anonymized workplace conflicts and the employment rights and obligations they raise, released monthly on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- Publishes articles for the public on employment topics such as what to do after a termination meeting and how severance packages are typically structured.
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Robertson Law's office sits at 507 King Street East in Corktown, one of downtown Toronto's older neighbourhoods, first settled by Irish immigrants from County Cork in the early nineteenth century. The building is a turn-of-the-century warehouse originally built as a button factory; it later housed the Funnel, an experimental Super 8 cinema, before its current life as a coworking space with shared and private offices.
Corktown has a long history of turning old industrial buildings into new commercial and creative uses, and Robertson's solo practice fits that pattern, working out of flexible office space in a converted warehouse rather than a traditional downtown tower. The neighbourhood keeps much of its nineteenth century character, with Victorian era worker cottages along nearby streets, while its southeast corner has grown into the newer West Don Lands development.
Frequently asked questions
- I was just let go from my job in Toronto. Can Robertson Law review my severance offer before I sign anything?
- Yes. Robertson Law focuses on wrongful and constructive dismissal claims, and its own guidance for terminated employees warns that the first severance offer is often not the final one and recommends legal review before signing.
- What counts as constructive dismissal, and does the firm handle these cases?
- Constructive dismissal is one of Robertson Law's core practice areas, covering situations where a change to a job's terms effectively forces an employee out even without a formal termination.
- I think I experienced discrimination at work. Can Robertson Law help?
- Discrimination in employment is a listed practice area, and Chris Robertson has appeared before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on behalf of clients.
- Does Robertson Law only represent employees, or does it work with employers too?
- Both. Chris Robertson represents corporations and owner-managed businesses as well as management and executive employees, a perspective drawn from five years spent representing corporate clients at a national firm before starting this practice.
- I work for a bank, airline, or another federally regulated employer. Does Robertson Law handle those disputes?
- Yes. Federally Regulated Employers is one of the firm's listed practice areas, covering the separate rules that apply to employees at federally regulated workplaces.
- How do I book a consultation with Robertson Law?
- Consultations can be booked directly through the online scheduling link on the firm's contact page, or by calling or emailing the office.
Where to find them
507 King St. E., Toronto, ON M5A 1M3 · 416-526-0498
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