Serving Families & Entrepreneurs · Ontario

Steady counsel for the moments that matter most

Employment Law assist LLP is a full-service practice supporting families and entrepreneurs through major transitions and disputes — with practical, responsive representation from a team that treats every matter like it matters.

Same-week consultations Transparent billing English & Spanish
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Same-Week ConsultationsWhen something urgent lands on your desk, you will not wait weeks to talk to a lawyer.
Transparent BillingClear expectations about cost from the first conversation — no surprises.
English & SpanishWork with our team in the language you are most comfortable in.
What We Do

Practice areas

Focused counsel for individuals and growing businesses, delivered with a resolution-first mindset.

Conflict Resolution

Mediation and negotiation-first representation for disputes between individuals or organizations — resolving conflict without losing sight of what matters to you.

  • Serving: Individuals, Businesses
  • Jurisdictions: Ontario, Federal
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Business Counsel

Formation, contracts, and day-to-day legal support for growing businesses — so entrepreneurs can make decisions with confidence.

  • Serving: Businesses
  • Jurisdictions: Ontario
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Our Approach

Every matter, handled like it matters

Major transitions and disputes rarely arrive at a convenient time. Whether you are a family navigating change or an entrepreneur protecting what you have built, our team pairs practical advice with responsive service — and keeps you informed at every step.

  • Practical first. Advice you can act on, aimed at real-world outcomes.
  • Responsive always. Same-week consultations and clear communication.
  • Transparent throughout. Billing you understand before work begins.
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Our People

Meet the team

Counsel who combine credentials with a practical, resolution-first approach.

Portrait of Alex Mercer, Managing Partner at Employment Law assist LLP

Alex Mercer

Managing Partner

Advises clients on business and civil matters with a focus on practical, timely resolutions.

Portrait of Jordan Whitfield, Associate Attorney at Employment Law assist LLP

Jordan Whitfield

Associate Attorney

Supports business clients with contracts, formation, and ongoing compliance questions.

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Insights

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping legal work — and what it means for the people and businesses we serve.

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Where We Are

Two offices across Ontario

North End Office — Hamilton
220 Bay Street, Floor 2
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1A1
+1 (202) 555-0151
Riverside Office — Ottawa
48 Elm Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A1
+1 (202) 555-0136

Ready to talk it through?

Book a same-week consultation and get practical answers about your situation — in English or Spanish.

Book a Consultation Call +1 (202) 555-0198