Heeney Lawyers
5 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 478 handling Employment & Labour Law.
About Heeney Lawyers
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Heeney Lawyers is an employment law and workplace investigation firm operating out of a single office in downtown Toronto, as a division of JDSH Professional Corporation. Five lawyers currently practice at the firm, led by principal James Heeney, and they advise both employees and employers on wrongful dismissal, employment standards, terminations, human rights complaints, and employment contracts. According to the firm, its lawyers have represented clients at all levels of court in Canada, across a range of industries and professions.
The firm also conducts independent workplace investigations, handling complaints involving sexual harassment, discrimination, conflict of interest, theft, bullying, and psychological or personal harassment. Alongside that investigative work, Heeney Lawyers runs workplace training programs for organizations and employees, framed as a way to help prevent disputes before they start rather than respond to them after the fact.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- The firm's principal, James Heeney, is ranked in the Chambers Canada 2026 guide for Employment & Labour: Non-Unionised Employees (Ontario).
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Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Heeney Lawyers works out of a single office on Simcoe Street in downtown Toronto. From that base, the firm's lawyers say they've represented employment law clients at all levels of court across Canada, not just in the city where the office sits.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Heeney Lawyers represent employees or employers in workplace disputes?
- Both. The firm's lawyers advise employees on wrongful dismissal, employment standards, human rights complaints, and contract disputes, and they advise employer clients on the same range of employment law issues.
- Can Heeney Lawyers investigate a harassment or discrimination complaint at my workplace?
- Yes. The firm conducts independent workplace investigations covering sexual harassment, discrimination, conflict of interest, theft, bullying, and psychological or personal harassment complaints.
- Does Heeney Lawyers offer training for employers, not just legal advice?
- Yes. The firm runs workplace training programs for organizations and employees, aimed at helping workplaces stay compliant and avoid disputes before they happen.
- How many lawyers work at Heeney Lawyers and where is the office?
- Five lawyers currently practice at the firm, based out of a single office at 116 Simcoe Street, Suite 101, in downtown Toronto.
- Has Heeney Lawyers handled cases in court, or does it only give advice?
- According to the firm, its lawyers have represented clients at all levels of court in Canada, across a range of industries and professions, in addition to advisory work.
- How do I reach Heeney Lawyers to book a consultation?
- Call the firm's Toronto office at 416-221-0050. It's open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on weekends.
Where to find them
116 Simcoe Street, Suite 101, Toronto, Ontario M5H 4E2 · 416-221-0050
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