I think I was wrongfully or constructively dismissed. Can Whitten & Lublin help?

Yes. Termination and constructive dismissal are the firm's core practice areas, and its lawyers work with employees across Ontario on severance, notice, and related claims.

Does Whitten & Lublin only represent employees, or does it work with employers too?

Both. Through its Canada Employment Lawyer practice for employers, the firm advises on termination and severance agreements, employment contract and policy drafting, and human rights compliance, as well as representing employees, so it sees workplace disputes from both sides.

Is the first meeting with Whitten & Lublin free?

No. The firm uses fixed fee consultations priced by the lawyer's seniority rather than a free intake call, and a typical consultation runs one to one and a half hours including time to review your documents.

Is there a way to check if I have a case before I book a paid consultation?

Whitten & Lublin's online virtual lawyer tool walks you through a workplace scenario, such as a termination or a harassment complaint, and gives an initial read on your situation for free. It's an educational tool, not legal advice, and the firm recommends a consultation if it points to a possible claim.

How long has Whitten & Lublin been practising employment law?

David Whitten and Daniel Lublin founded the firm in 2009. Whitten was called to the Ontario bar in 2002 and Lublin in 2005, and the firm now includes a team of lawyers who focus on employment and labour law exclusively.

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About Whitten & Lublin

One of the highest-rated law firms in Toronto, going by its Google reviews.

Whitten & Lublin is a Toronto employment and labour law firm based at 141 Adelaide Street West in the city's Financial District. David Whitten and Daniel Lublin co-founded the firm in 2009. Whitten was called to the Ontario bar in 2002 after studying law at the University of Windsor and completing an intensive trial advocacy program at Osgoode Hall. Lublin was called to the bar in 2005 after graduating from the University of Western Ontario's law school. The firm has grown into a team of employment and labour lawyers with a combined total of more than two hundred years of experience, and it practices employment and labour law exclusively.

The firm represents both employees and employers, handling wrongful and constructive dismissal, severance, workplace harassment, human rights and discrimination, disability claims, and employment contract disputes across Ontario. Whitten and Lublin co-authored a book on independent contractors in the workplace, published by Carswell in 2013. The Globe and Mail named the firm one of Canada's Best Law Firms in 2025 and 2026, with a Tier 1 national ranking in Labour and Employment Law. Clients in Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, London, Scarborough, Markham, and Kitchener-Waterloo can reach the firm from its single Toronto office, including through virtual consultations.

Practice areas

Employment & Labour Law

Milestones & recognition

Co-founded in 2009 by David Whitten and Daniel Lublin.
David Whitten was called to the Ontario bar in 2002 after a law degree from the University of Windsor and an intensive trial advocacy program at Osgoode Hall.
Daniel Lublin was called to the bar in 2005 after graduating from the University of Western Ontario's law school.
Whitten and Lublin co-authored a text on independent contractors in the workplace, published by Carswell in 2013.
The Globe and Mail named the firm one of Canada's Best Law Firms in 2025 and 2026, with a Tier 1 national ranking in Labour and Employment Law.

In the community

Daniel Lublin has written the Globe and Mail's workplace law column since 2012.
The firm keeps an active blog explaining employment law topics such as wrongful dismissal, severance calculations, disability claims, and workplace harassment for a general audience.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible A rainbow pride heart

LGBTQ+ friendly A blue parking sign beside a car in a parking space

Parking available A laptop showing a video call

Virtual appointments A calendar with a checkmark beside a clock

By appointment An office interior with a desk and chairs

In-person services

Fees & payment

Flat fee

A clock beside gold coins with a dollar sign

Hourly

Lawyers 18

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar: 2002–2023 · median 10 years in practice 17 of 18 lawyers
Law schools: University of Western Ontario (4), University of Windsor (3), Osgoode Hall Law School (2), Queen's University (2), University of Toronto (2), Bond University and 3 more 17 of 18 lawyers
Languages on the roster: Cantonese, Mandarin

Who handles what

The neighbourhood

Whitten & Lublin's office is in an eighteen storey building at 141 Adelaide Street West, on the southwest corner of Adelaide and York in Toronto's Financial Core. The building is steps from the PATH, Toronto's underground pedestrian network linking much of the downtown core.

The firm's work reaches well past that one address. It lists Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, London, Scarborough, Markham, and Kitchener-Waterloo among the areas it serves alongside Toronto, and it meets many clients virtually rather than asking everyone to travel downtown.

Frequently asked questions

I think I was wrongfully or constructively dismissed. Can Whitten & Lublin help?: Yes. Termination and constructive dismissal are the firm's core practice areas, and its lawyers work with employees across Ontario on severance, notice, and related claims.
Does Whitten & Lublin only represent employees, or does it work with employers too?: Both. Through its Canada Employment Lawyer practice for employers, the firm advises on termination and severance agreements, employment contract and policy drafting, and human rights compliance, as well as representing employees, so it sees workplace disputes from both sides.
Is the first meeting with Whitten & Lublin free?: No. The firm uses fixed fee consultations priced by the lawyer's seniority rather than a free intake call, and a typical consultation runs one to one and a half hours including time to review your documents.
I don't work in Toronto. Can Whitten & Lublin still take my case?: The firm lists Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, London, Scarborough, Markham, and Kitchener-Waterloo among the areas it serves from its single Toronto office, and it also meets many clients virtually.
Is there a way to check if I have a case before I book a paid consultation?: Whitten & Lublin's online virtual lawyer tool walks you through a workplace scenario, such as a termination or a harassment complaint, and gives an initial read on your situation for free. It's an educational tool, not legal advice, and the firm recommends a consultation if it points to a possible claim.
How long has Whitten & Lublin been practising employment law?: David Whitten and Daniel Lublin founded the firm in 2009. Whitten was called to the Ontario bar in 2002 and Lublin in 2005, and the firm now includes a team of lawyers who focus on employment and labour law exclusively.

Where to find them

141 Adelaide St W Suite 1100, Toronto, ON M5H 3L5 · 416-640-2667

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