LeNoury Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,347 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 479 handling Employment & Labour Law.
About LeNoury Law
LeNoury Law is a Toronto employment and labour law firm run by principal James LeNoury, who represents a range of private and public sector employers as well as individual employees. LeNoury was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1992 and has practiced employment and labour law ever since, primarily on the management side. Before law school, LeNoury completed a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and worked as a crisis counsellor and child and family therapist at children's mental health centres in Ontario.
In 2012, LeNoury took on the file that became Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, representing a non-unionized supervisor dismissed without cause. On July 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6 to 3 in favour of that client, confirming that non-unionized employees of federally regulated employers are entitled to the same just cause protection against dismissal as unionized employees, a ruling that touched about 10,000 federally regulated employers and 500,000 employees. The case brought LeNoury the National HR Awards Employment Lawyer of the Year title for 2016 and a spot on Lexpert's Top Ten Business Decisions of that year.
Earlier, in 2000, LeNoury represented the Association of Local Public Health Agencies before the Walkerton Water Inquiry into the E. coli contamination of Walkerton, Ontario's drinking water supply.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Called to the Bar of Ontario in 1992 and has practiced employment and labour law since then.
- In 2000, represented the Association of Local Public Health Agencies before the Walkerton Water Inquiry into the E. coli contamination of Walkerton, Ontario's drinking water.
- Took on the file that became Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited in 2012.
- On July 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled 6 to 3 in Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, confirming that non-unionized employees of federally regulated employers get the same just cause protection against dismissal as unionized employees, a decision affecting about 10,000 employers and 500,000 employees.
- Named National HR Awards Employment Lawyer of the Year for 2016 for that case.
- The Wilson case was included in Lexpert's Top Ten Business Decisions of 2016.
- Appeared on CBC Television's Hard at Work series in April 2017, discussing Ontario labour and employment law with host Dwight Drummond.
In the community
- Along with fellow employment lawyer Ross Dunsmore, presented Ask the Lawyers information sessions for the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, free for CAFC members, on topics including exercising management rights and social media policies, offered in English and French.
- Presents seminars to client groups on employment, occupational, and workplace safety and insurance issues.
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
LeNoury Law's office is on Queen Street West in downtown Toronto. The firm's practice centres on federally regulated employers, industries such as banks, airlines, and telecommunications carriers, alongside more local employment matters for Toronto area employers and employees.
Frequently asked questions
- Does LeNoury Law represent employees or employers?
- Both. The firm represents a range of private and public sector employers as well as individual employees in employment and labour law matters.
- Does the firm handle cases involving federally regulated employers?
- Yes. James LeNoury argued the Supreme Court of Canada case Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, which clarified the dismissal protections that apply to non-unionized employees of federally regulated employers such as banks, airlines, and telecommunications companies.
- Can LeNoury Law help with a wrongful dismissal claim?
- Wrongful dismissal is one of the firm's practice areas, along with employment standards, health and safety, human rights complaints, and labour relations board matters.
- Does the firm handle union and collective bargaining matters?
- Yes. Services include collective agreement negotiation and representation before labour relations boards, as well as union negotiations and grievance matters.
- How long has James LeNoury practiced employment law?
- James LeNoury was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1992 and has practiced employment and labour law since then.
- Where is LeNoury Law located?
- The firm's office is at 65 Queen Street West, Suite 615, in downtown Toronto.
Where to find them
65 Queen Street West, Suite 615, Toronto, ON M5H 2M5 · 416-926-1107
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