Steven King
Principal Lawyer
Steven King is an experienced lawyer based in Oshawa, with a focus on employment and human rights law serving all of Ontario. As a former federal prosecutor, Steven has extensive trial experience. Knowledgeable and easy to understand, Steven ensures his clients feel heard and informed throughout the legal process.
Steven regularly represents workers, senior executives, directors, and professionals in all manner of workplace matters including but not limited to termination disputes, constructive dismissal, severance and employment contract negotiations. Steven will work with you to understand your desired outcome and risk appetite to tailor the best approach in achieving your goals.
Steven's work with employers is rooted in providing proactive, practical, and holistic business advice, considering all aspects of your business to deliver comprehensive legal solutions. His pragmatic and proactive approach helps his employer clients navigate the intricacies of employment law with confidence, ensuring they are well-prepared for any challenges that may arise.
Steven's Trial Work:
Advocacy Work
- Successfully obtained damages for a long-standing employee terminated for cause
- Successfully obtained damages for an employee in the food and service industry at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Regularly represent engineers, directors and senior managers in termination disputes
- Supported a family doctor defend a termination dispute of a long-standing employee centered around a frustration of contract issue
- Successfully defend a small business owner on allegations of breach of a non-compete and non-solicitation dispute
- Completed a three-week trial in a child protection matter
