Employment, disability & personal injury lawyers
Know Your Rights.
Get What You’re Owed.
When your job, income or recovery is at stake, you need a team in your corner. At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, we take on employers and insurance companies so you don’t have to.
How our lawyers can help
Find the Right Help for Your Situation
Whatever you’re facing, we’ll help you understand your options and what to do next.
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Fired? Laid Off? Offered Severance?
Before you sign, let us check your offer. Our employment lawyers help non-union employees get the severance they’re owed and deal with problems at work.
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Disability Benefits Denied or Cut Off?
You can’t work, and your insurance company won’t pay. Our disability lawyers fight to get compensation and your benefits back so you can focus on your health.
Personal injury lawyers
Injured in an Accident?
A car accident or serious injury can turn your life upside down. Our personal injury lawyers in Ontario help you get the compensation you’re entitled to.
Experience that makes a difference
Why Choose Samfiru Tumarkin?
We Represent Employees and Disability Claimants
We’re focused on helping people challenge employers and insurance companies, not defending the decisions they’re fighting.
We Handle the Hard Part
We deal with employers and insurance companies, guide you through the process, and keep you informed every step of the way.
Experienced Lawyers Across Canada
Our experienced lawyers combine local legal knowledge with the resources of a national firm to fight for the best possible outcome.
Independent Recognition
Recognized Among Canada’s Best Law Firms
2027 Best Law FirmsRecognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers. |
2026 Lexpert Ranked Law FirmRecognized in Lexpert’s 2026 law firm rankings. |
NATIONAL RECOGNITION Canada’s Best Law FirmsNamed among Canada’s best law firms by The Globe and Mail. |
THE TEAM IN YOUR CORNER.
Meet Our Lawyers
Get to know the lawyers who help Canadians with employment, disability and personal injury claims.
Documented client outcomes
Real Clients. Real Results.
Most of our cases settle without going to trial. When they don’t, our lawyers are ready to go the distance—and the results below show what that can mean.
Employment law
$330,000
Awarded after demotion and pay cut.
When an executive returned from maternity leave, her employer tried to demote her and cut her salary by $90,000. Our lawyers secured $330,000, getting her the justice she deserved.
Long-term disability
$113,000
Recovered after disability benefits cut off.
After a serious injury, teacher Julie Austin lost her LTD benefits. Our lawyers challenged the insurer, securing $113,000 in compensation.
These are individual outcomes, not a guarantee of results. Every claim depends on its facts.
Television and radio
Legal Advice Seen and Heard Across Canada
Watch our lawyers answer real questions about severance, workplace problems and disability benefits. Catch an episode and find out where you stand.
Employment Law Show
Disability Law Show
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Watch & Learn
Legal Answers, Anytime.
Join our lawyers live to ask questions about your rights, or get straight answers in quick, easy-to-watch videos.
 LIVE Q&A Ask a Lawyer, LiveHave a question about severance, workplace rights or disability benefits? Join our lawyers for a live Q&A, or catch up on previous sessions. |
 Quick Answers. Real Advice.Short on time? Watch our lawyers break down severance, workplace problems and disability claims in quick videos that get straight to the point. |
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Three simple steps
Getting Started Is Simple
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Tell us what happened.
Start by telling us a little about your situation. We’ll ask a few questions, explain how we can help and let you know what comes next.
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Understand your rights.
We’ll help you understand your rights, what you may be entitled to and your options. You’ll know what to expect before making any decisions.
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Leave the Legal Work to Us
When you hire us, we’ll take it from there. We’ll deal with your employer or insurance company, keep you informed and fight to get you what you’re owed.
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Getting Started Consultations & Legal FeesWe offer free consultations for disability and personal injury matters, and many (but not all) severance and termination cases. Some cases qualify for contingency fees. We’ll explain your options and any costs before you decide how to proceed. |
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Across Canada
Legal help across Canada.
Employment lawyers
For non-union employees in three provinces.
Disability lawyers
Helping with disability insurance claims in every province except Quebec.
Let’s get you
what you’re owed.
Employment, disability and personal injury lawyers ready to help you take the next step.