Canada’s Most-Reviewed Law Firm

The Advice You Need.
The Results You Deserve.

Losing your job or being denied disability benefits is overwhelming. You don’t have to fight insurance companies or employers alone. Our team of 50+ lawyers uses collective experience and local knowledge to tilt the playing field in your favour — and secure your future.

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Protecting Workers. Defining the Law.

We don’t just know employment and disability law; we define it. When employers or insurance companies try to dictate your future, you need a firm with the collective resources, national reputation, and proven experience to push back.

60,000+
Individuals Represented

Securing justice for employees and disability claimants across Canada’s primary legal jurisdictions.

3,000+
5-Star Google Reviews
The definitive choice for workers — the most-reviewed and highest-rated law firm in Canada.
Millions
Recovered Annually

We secure maximum severance and disability payouts, tilting the playing field in your favour against insurers and employers.

Why Canadians Choose Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

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A Legacy of Success

We have secured justice for over 60,000 Canadians, helping employees and disability claimants navigate their most challenging legal moments with total confidence.

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Canada’s Most-Trusted Voice

With more than 3,000 5-star Google reviews, we are the most rated and most-recommended employment and disability law firm in the country.

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The Strength of 50+ Experts

You aren’t just hiring a lawyer; you are backed by a team of over 50 legal experts and specialists. This collective strength ensures you have the resources to win against even the largest employers or insurers.

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Proven Monetary Results

We recover tens of millions of dollars annually for our clients, consistently securing settlements that far exceed the initial offers made by employers and insurance companies.

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Nationally Recognized Excellence

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail (2024, 2025) and a repeat winner of Canadian HR Reporter Awards.

Professional Evaluation & Tailored Fees

We offer results-based contingency for qualified disability and employment law claims, and specialized consultations for matters requiring a formal legal opinion and roadmap.

Our fees are always tailored to the nature of your case.

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Employment Law Provinces

Provincial Employment Expertise

Our employment lawyers provide representation for non-unionized employees in Canada’s primary jurisdictions.

National Disability Coverage

National Disability Network

Our disability lawyers represent clients across Canada whose claims have been wrongly denied.

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Pocket EMPLOYMENT Lawyer

Get instant answers about your legal entitlements. From severance calculations to layoff rights, find out what you are owed as a non-unionized worker.

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Pocket DISABILITY Lawyer

Has your insurance company stopped your payments? Find out if your disability claim was wrongly denied and discover the next steps to fight back.

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What Kind of Help Do You Need?

Dealing with a job loss, disability denial, or injury brings sudden uncertainty. Select your issue below for clarity on your rights and next steps.














Employment Law

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Severance Pay

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LTD Claims

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LTD Denials

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LTD FAQs

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Types of Claims

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Depression
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Personal Injury

Provincial tort & insurance law

Car Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Slip and Fall
Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury
Uber Accidents
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
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Your Rights, Live: Severance & Disability

Ask our legal team your workplace and insurance questions live every week on YouTube and Facebook, or watch recent episodes below.

Recent Sessions

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Our lawyers appear weekly on CP24 to answer your most pressing legal questions in real-time. Don’t leave your future to chance — get the answers you need from Canada’s legal leaders.

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Real People, Real Results

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Read 3,000+ Reviews

I highly recommend Lior Samfiru and his experienced team. It was my first time hiring an employment lawyer and I’m very thankful for my daughter’s recommendation. He went above and beyond in order to secure me the best possible outcome!
Shewana S.
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From the first day we met Sivan Tumarkin we knew we were at the right place for our LTD case. He treated us with dignity and respect. He listened to us and addressed any questions or concerns we had. I would not hesitate to recommend this firm to anyone.
Nick D.
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They made this very stressful situation work out wonderfully in the end. I truly felt like I had someone in my corner. Their down to earth demeanor made this complicated severance pay process so much less intimidating and very understandable.
Ryan H.
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I confidently recommend their team to anyone who has been treated unfairly in the workplace. They are aggressive and passionate about your rights, and will do what it takes to get you results.
James G. Sales
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Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is definitely the place to turn to when you need help in employment-related issues. Their employment lawyers have not only worked with the highest level of professionalism, they pursued my interests relentlessly.
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Offices Across Canada

Our physical presence in Canada’s major legal centres provides the foundation for our national reach. By combining local courtroom and negotiating experience with the collective power of our 50+ strong team, we ensure no client is ever outmatched.

Toronto

350 Bay Street

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Vancouver

580 Hornby Street

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Ottawa

116 Albert Street

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Calgary

888 3 Street SW

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Saskatoon

111 2nd Avenue South, Unit 400

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Meet Your Dedicated Team

Behind every success story is a dedicated advocate. Meet the experienced lawyers and paralegals across Canada who help people navigate the most challenging moments of their lives..

Meet Your Team

Lior Samfiru

National Co-Managing Partner

Canadian employment lawyer Lior Samfiru, co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

Sivan Tumarkin

National Co-Managing Partner

A headshot of disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin, co-founding partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, who is wearing a suit without a tie and smiling.

David Vaughan

National Practice Leader

Toronto Employment Lawyer David Vaughan

James K. Fireman

National Practice Leader

Toronto Disability Lawyer James K. Fireman, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Jarret Janis

Managing Partner, Calgary

Martin Willemse

Managing Partner, Western Canada Practice Leader

Vancouver Disability Lawyer Martin Willemse, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Dan Balkaran

Partner, B.C. Employment Law Practice Lead

Vancouver Employment Lawyer Dan Balkaran

Chantel Goldsmith

Partner

Employment Lawyer Chantel Goldsmith, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Alex C. Lucifero

Partner

Alex Lucifero, employment lawyer ottawa, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Lumi Pungea

Partner

Toronto Employment Lawyer Lumi Pungea

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