Human Resource, Labour
& Employment Lawyers

It’s What We Do. And We Do It Well.
Labour relations and employment law are extremely complex. That’s because people are complex.

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Our Focus

O’Neill Associates’ boutique practice offers client focused knowledge and resources in Labour and Employment Law. Our focus is on helping you find solutions for your dynamic workplace and creating Human Resource frameworks that work, allowing you to avoid conflict in the first place. We provide effective representation and consultation, protecting your rights and interests while helping you navigate through complex legal frameworks. We also assist with arbitration and internal mediation processes. We do everything we can to find fair and equitable solutions for you.

O’Neill Associates also provides consultation services in matters including Human Resource enquiries, legal options in the face of current or anticipated claims, and other labour and employment matters. The working world is fast paced and you may need to make a decision today, not wait for a report next week. We provide timely and accurate advice to help you make those decisions.

Clients in Northern Ontario trust O’Neill Associates for:

  • Experience and knowledge
  • Accessibility and rapid response
  • Strong and effective representation
  • Candour and creativity.

O’Neill Associates is based in the heart of Thunder Bay and offers representation and counsel unique to Northern Ontario, serving clients between Kenora and Sudbury.

Meet the O’Neill Associates team or contact us to find out how we can help.

Fair, Knowledgeable,
and Trusted

Founder Garth O’Neill (full bio here) brings extensive experience to the team along with a clear vision of what a personalized law firm should be. He has cultivated a reputation with clients and others in the legal community as a fair, knowledgeable, and trusted labour and employment lawyer – whether he’s sitting next to them at the table or across.

Founded in 2018, O’Neill Associates brings together a hand-picked team of like-minded lawyers and support staff who find creative solutions to each client’s unique problems. Labour and Employment Law is an ever-changing field, which makes O’Neill Associates’ services even more vital. The firm is carefully designed to bring clients the perfect blend of proven experience and innovative new ideas needed to maintain stability and productivity in the face of a broad spectrum of workplace issues.

O’Neill Associates covers all aspects of Labour and Employment Law with focused knowledge and resources in:

  • Issues related to human rights in the workplace
  • Grievance arbitration
  • Collective bargaining
  • Wrongful dismissal
  • Workplace safety and insurance
  • Policy development and advice
  • Alternative dispute resolution and mediation

O’Neill Associates has the local knowledge and legal expertise to achieve equitable solutions and provide insightful counsel.

Find out more about the O’Neill Associates team, learn more about the firm’s services, or contact O’Neill Associates to get the firm working for you.