Bram A. Lecker

Principal

Bram A. Lecker is a renowned Toronto employment lawyer with over 40 years of experience, providing exclusive representation to Ontario employees and influencing progressive labour laws through landmark cases.

Focus Areas: wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, workplace harassment, and denial of disability benefits.
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Education

B.A. (Honours) in Canadian Studies, York University

LL.B., University of Ottawa

Admission

Called to the Bar in Ontario, 1984

Association

Instructor for paralegal programs at Humber and Seneca Colleges

Board member, Family & Credit Counseling Services of York Region

Board member, The Economic Club of Canada

Spotlight

Media contributions: Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, Maclean’s, Global News, CBC Radio, Sun TV, and CFRB 1010 Talk Radio

Published articles in leading legal publications

Bram A. Lecker is a highly experienced employment lawyer and Principal of Lecker & Associates, with over 40 years of experience exclusively representing employees in Ontario. His deep specialty in employment law has been honed through numerous landmark cases, including wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, workplace harassment, and denial of disability benefits.

As the leader of Lecker & Associates, Bram actively mentors a stellar team of employment lawyers, ensuring clients receive expert representation. With a singular focus on employee rights, Bram and his team aggressively represent clients during job layoffs and severance package negotiations. His work has directly influenced progressive labour laws in Ontario, earning him recognition as one of the most respected employment lawyers in the province.

As a seasoned lawyer, Bram has appeared numerous times at provincial and federal courts, as well as the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. He generously shares his expertise through regular blog contributions, publications in leading newspapers and magazines, and participation in Law Society of Upper Canada seminars, including “The Six Minute Employment Lawyer”.

Prominent Cases:

Keenan v. Canac Kitchens (2016): Landmark case securing highest-ever compensation for a wrongfully dismissed “independent contractor”. Set key precedents for dependent contractors’ rights and influenced Ontario’s Bill 148.

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Conor Quenneville
2026-09-08
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Mr. Whittingham has incredible to work with regarding my employment matter. I have been thoroughly impressed by his legal knowledge, insight, professionalism and strategy. He’s been instrumental in helping me navigate my issue. Nathan has helped me every step along the way while we traverse the case. Ultimately helping me find a tailored legal solution that best fits my case. I can’t recommend Nathan Whittingham enough along with the rest of the Lecker and Associates team. Thank you for helping me navigate this stressful legal situation.
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Faiyaz Ally
2026-08-21
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Matthew was very hands-on throughout which is exactly what I expect. The communication was prompt, and professional. Eslita was always available if I had questions or needed to reach Matthew. Highly recommend this team.
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XU ZIMING
2026-08-18
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Nathan Whittingham regarding my previous employment experience. He was very helpful and understanding of the issues I am facing, and he provided valuable advice on several related topics. I would be very pleased to have him represent me as my paralegal in the future.
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Michael Armstrong
2026-08-18
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Fifteen years ago, through no fault of my own, I found myself unemployed and facing a severance package. Uncertain about what to do, what my rights were, and under pressure from my employer to sign the agreement, I knew I needed professional help. That’s when I found Lecker and Associates. Their guidance, expertise, and support made all the difference. The results far exceeded my expectations, and I was extremely grateful for the way they handled my case. Fifteen years later, I turned to Lecker and Associates once again and received the same high standard of service and dedication. Once again, the results far exceeded my expectations. Lecker and Associates have earned my utmost respect and comes with my highest recommendation. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who needs knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate legal representation.
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Lia L
2026-08-18
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I highly recommend Ian Hurley, Nathan Whittingham and the team at Lecker & Associates. After having a terrible experience with my previous counsel from another law firm, I approached Ian with recommendation from a friend. Ian and his team graciously agreed to take over my case. Ian demonstrated that he truly understood and cared about my situation and provided clear and reasonable advice. He and his team handled everything with patience, efficiency, and professionalism. They set realistic expectations and delivered. Within less than 3 months, Ian was able to reach an acceptable settlement when it took my previous lawyer over a year to get nowhere. I'm truly grateful to Ian, Nathan and his team for helping me move forward and finally put a difficult chapter behind me. I would recommend Lecker & Associates to anyone who's in need for a professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated legal team.
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Lidia Sharpe
2026-08-17
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I had an excellent experience with the team of Matthew Fisher and Eslita Ramkishun. They were always very clear & transparent in their communication and represented me very well with my case. I greatly appreciate their professionalism, expertise and always ready to answer my questions
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Kelly Mountain
2026-08-17
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I had an excellent experience working with both Matthew and Eslita. They were consistently professional, knowledgeable, and highly skilled, making every step of the process feel clear and manageable. Their friendly approach and willingness to explain details thoroughly gave me confidence throughout my case. I’m truly grateful for their support and would highly recommend their services.
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Charlene Mathias McDoom
2026-08-17
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I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Matthew Fisher and Eslita Ramkishun. Matthew's extensive knowledge and experience combined with his strong client-centred approach resulted in a great outcome for me. Eslita's diligence is unmatched and she too was such a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
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André Nichol
2026-08-17
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Being laid off and let go is never an easy process. The stress, uncertainty, and anxiety make decision making extremely difficult. Thank you to Jared and Jass at Lecker & Associates for explaining my options and employment law. It’s one thing to be an expert in your profession, it’s quite another to try to comprehend the intricacies of employment law when stressed. Thank you again to Jared and Jass for diligently negotiating my severance package.
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Mike L.
2026-08-13
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Both Jordan and Ashley were very helpful and courteous during a difficult situation. They were always prompt with responses and clear with communication. I recommend using Lecker & Associates

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