Matthew A. Fisher

Partner

Matthew A. Fisher, B.A. LL.B., is a respected employment lawyer and partner at Lecker & Associates in Toronto. With over 17 years of experience, he focuses on wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, and severance negotiations, advocating for employees’ rights in landmark cases that have shaped Ontario’s employment law.

Focus Areas: wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, job layoffs, severance package negotiation, workplace conflict & resolution.
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Education

B.A. in Political Science, University of Western Ontario

LL.B., University of Western Ontario

Admission

Barrister & Solicitor, Law Society of Ontario, 2009

Recognition

Lexpert Ranked “Repeatedly Recommended” Employment Lawyer (2022-2026)

Speaking Engagements

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Media contributions: Toronto Star, National Post, Toronto Sun, Metro News, CBC News, Global News, Lawyers Weekly, Canadian Employment Law Today, Law Times, and Canadian HR Reporter.

Matthew A. Fisher is a distinguished partner at Lecker & Associates and a prominent employment lawyer based in Toronto. Joining the firm in 2008, Matthew has dedicated his career to exclusively representing employees in various employment law matters. He became a partner in 2016, collaborating with Bram Lecker to lead the firm’s exceptional team of employment lawyers and support staff.

Matthew’s employment law practice encompasses a wide range of cases, from wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal to job layoffs, severance package negotiations, and workplace conflict resolution. With a strong track record of appearances before key tribunals and courts – including the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Canada Labour Code Adjudication Board – Matthew has secured significant victories in landmark cases that have helped shape Ontario’s employment law landscape.

In 2014, Matthew successfully represented the Plaintiff in Felice v. Cardinal Health Canada, setting a new standard for notice periods awarded to short-service executives and senior managers. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded the Plaintiff 12 months of notice after just 19 months of employment, a decision that has become a pivotal reference for employment lawyers advocating for similar cases.

Matthew’s expertise was further demonstrated in the high-profile Court of Appeal case Keenan v. Canac Kitchens in 2016, where he secured an unprecedented 26 months of notice for two workers wrongfully classified as independent contractors. The case garnered significant media attention, being featured in a front-page article in the Toronto Star, and was recognized by Law Times as one of the Top Cases of 2016.

Prominent Cases

Pavlov v. The New Zealand and Australian Lamb Company Limited, 2021 ONSC 7362

Matthew represented a Director of Marketing awarded 10 months of pay in lieu of notice after a two-day summary trial, taking into account the pandemic’s impact on the reasonable notice period.

Skowron v. ABC Technologies Inc., 2021 ONSC 3734

A Technical Manager with 17 years of service received 24 months of pay in lieu of notice, with minimal deductions for mitigation.

Kearns v. Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, 2020 ONCA 709

Matthew successfully enforced a mediation settlement against Canadian Tire, resulting in significant legal cost awards for the former employee.

Krishnamoorthy v. Olympus Canada Inc. 2016 ONSC 5338

An executive awarded 19 months of notice, considering service with a predecessor employer, which was appealed to the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Testimonials from Employees Like You

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Uma Seetal
2026-10-02
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I’m extremely grateful for all the help and guidance I received throughout my employment matter. Matthew was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely dedicated to fighting for me. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answer all of my questions, and guide me through every step of the process. Eslita was excellent — very responsive, organized, and proactive with communication, which made everything feel smooth and well-managed. I truly appreciate the time, effort, and care that went into my case. I would absolutely recommend Matthew to anyone who needs someone knowledgeable and committed to fighting for their rights.
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Joanne Bissonnette
2026-09-25
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Awesome Team ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you so much to Soniya Ponniah and Ashley Hussey at Lecker & Associates. You provided wonderful support, guidance, and clear communication throughout this employment law matter. Your exceptional legal counsel and strategic management led directly to a successful and highly agreeable resolution. I highly recommend your legal services. Thank you again!"
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Terrion Linton
2026-09-23
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Employment Law Firm I had an excellent experience working with Lecker & Associates regarding an employment matter. From the beginning, I was treated with professionalism, respect, and genuine care. I would especially like to thank Ms. Soniya Ponniah and Ashley Hussey for their outstanding guidance, communication, and support throughout the entire process. They took the time to answer my questions, kept me well informed, and made sure I understood each step along the way. Their professionalism and attention to detail gave me confidence that my matter was in capable hands. What stood out to me most was how responsive, knowledgeable, and respectful they were. Dealing with an employment matter can be stressful, and having experienced professionals supporting and guiding you makes a significant difference. I am extremely grateful for the service I received and would confidently recommend Lecker & Associates to anyone seeking professional and knowledgeable employment-law assistance. A sincere thank you to Ms. Soniya Ponniah, Ashley Hussey, and the entire Lecker & Associates team for your exceptional service, professionalism, and support.
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Moumita Tasmin
2026-09-16
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I had a helpful and informative consultation with Nathan Whittingham. He was professional, attentive, and took the time to explain my options clearly. The consultation is a paid service, but I found the guidance valuable and appreciated his time and professionalism.
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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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