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We are a team of highly experienced Toronto employment lawyers, with a passion for professionalism, integrity and client service. We are committed to delivering value and advancing our clients’ interests in everything we do.

At Duntrune LLP, excellence in employment law is just the beginning. Our Firm is founded on the recognition that we—as lawyers—are in the client service business. 

We know that employment law is all about people. And it’s all about relationships.   
We deliver real value by knowing our clients, by taking the time to understand their goals and priorities, and by ensuring that we’re accessible and responsive when they need us.

Simply stated, our mission is to deliver client-centred service and expertise that is second-to-none.

We bring our decades of knowledge and experience to bear in providing custom-tailored strategies and solutions for any employment law situation that our clients might face.

OUR TEAM

JASON BEEHO
Managing Partner


Jason is a pragmatic and highly focused problem solver. With more than 20 years’ experience as a Toronto employment lawyer, his background includes serving as the Managing Partner of one of the country’s most well-known employment law firms, and more than 10 years of practicing employment law & labour law at one of Canada’s premier full-service firms.


That experience, combined with his previous work history in the construction and building trades, means that Jason brings a real-world sensibility to legal and business issues; and he is as comfortable speaking with a CEO as he is with talking to workers on a job-site.

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JASON BEEHO
Managing Partner


Jason is a pragmatic and highly focused problem solver. With nearly 20 years’ experience as a Toronto employment lawyer, his background includes serving as the Managing Partner of one of the country’s most well-known employment law firms, and more than 10 years of practicing employment law & labour law at one of Canada’s premier full-service firms.

That experience, combined with his previous work history in the construction and building trades, means that Jason brings a real-world sensibility to legal and business issues; and he is as comfortable speaking with a CEO as he is with talking to workers on a job-site.
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MATTHEW DEWAR
Partner


Matt practices employment law with one philosophy in mind: a good lawyer is a problem solver. As a founding partner at Duntrune LLP, Matt puts this philosophy into practice while advocating for both employers and employees. Along with his 20 years of experience in employment law, this approach guides his work with every client, whether he is representing an individual who feels they have been wronged or a large company focusing on its overall goals.

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MATTHEW DEWAR
Partner


Matt practices employment law with one philosophy in mind: a good lawyer is a problem solver. As a founding partner at Duntrune LLP, Matt puts this philosophy into practice while advocating for both employers and employees. Along with his 15+ years of experience in employment law, this approach guides his work with every client, whether he is representing an individual who feels they have been wronged or a large company focusing on its overall goals.
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ISRAEL BALTER

Partner


Skilled, Strategic, Savvy. 



With ample grey hair as incontrovertible evidence, Israel has over 30 years of experience as an employment and human rights counsel. Commanding the universal respect of the bench, tribunals, mediators and the bar, Israel's profile in the legal community is that of a seasoned and proficient practitioner. It is no surprise that he is regularly retained to act for both employers and employees. 


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KATHERINE GOLOBIC
Associate


As the newest member of Duntrune LLP, Katherine understands that our clients place a premium on honest, objective, and clear-eyed legal advice. Her results driven approach ensures that both employees and businesses can make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcomes amid an ever-changing legal landscape.

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MICHELLE PLOURDE

The Glue That Binds


Michelle has built a remarkable record of experience in supporting employment law and civil litigation practices with high profile firms in Toronto and Hamilton. Having joined Duntrune close to five years ago, the outstanding and consistent quality of her work is a testament to her keen appreciation of the value that the Firm attaches to responsive service to its client base. The first contact for many clients of Duntrune, Michelle plays a key role in creating the connection with a firm lawyer with her assuring and knowledgeable disposition.

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ISRAEL BALTER

Partner


Skilled, Strategic, Savvy. 


With ample grey hair as incontrovertible evidence, Israel has over 30 years of experience as an employment and human rights counsel. Commanding the universal respect of the bench, tribunals, mediators and the bar, Israel's profile in the legal community is that of a seasoned and proficient practitioner. It is no surprise that he is regularly retained to act for both employers and employees. 


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KATHERINE GOLOBIC
Associate


As the newest member of Duntrune LLP, Katherine understands that our clients place a premium on honest, objective, and clear-eyed legal advice. Her results driven approach ensures that both employees and businesses can make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcomes amid an ever-changing legal landscape.

READ MORE

MICHELLE PLOURDE

The Glue That Binds


Michelle has built a remarkable record of experience in supporting employment law and civil litigation practices with high profile firms in Toronto and Hamilton. Having joined Duntrune close to five years ago, the outstanding and consistent quality of her work is a testament to her keen appreciation of the value that the Firm attaches to responsive service to its client base. The first contact for many clients of Duntrune, Michelle plays a key role in creating the connection with a firm lawyer with her assuring and knowledgeable disposition.

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