Michael Christopher Comartin

Michael Comartin serves as a counsel in the Employment, Pensions, and Executive Compensation Group at Goodmans.

Michael has a diverse practice that spans all areas of employment and labour law, including wrongful dismissal, restrictive covenants, M&A/restructuring, wage and hours issues, human rights, accessibility, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Michael also has experience with class actions, appellate litigation, and general litigation.

Prior to joining Goodmans, Michael practiced in a boutique employment law firm since 2016, previously having practised with a large, global law firm.

Michael has appeared before the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Divisional Court, the Superior Court of Justice, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and various labour arbitrators. Michael clerked at the Divisional Court.

Michael is recognized as a leading practitioner in labour and employment law in The Best Lawyers in Canada .

Michael was awarded the Medal in Law for highest standing in his graduating class. He is the first graduate of Queen’s University to receive three Dean’s Gold Scholar awards for placing first in each year of the JD program.