Ryan Reil Watkins

As an employment lawyer and litigator, Ryan Watkins’ approach to representing his clients is to always aim high, move fast and hit hard, whether the case is big, small, complex or straightforward.

Although Mr. Watkins has experience handling very complex workplace cases, he holds a special interest in representing the disadvantaged, especially in ‘David versus Goliath’ type matters, where Ryan can make a significant difference for his clients.

Ryan’s clients characterize him as attentive, approachable, empathic and professional. Ryan describes himself as client centric. He sees himself as a “truth teller”, ensuring there are no surprises for his clients, through clear and consistent communication. While his ability to bring calm and clarity to a case quickly puts his client at ease, it is his tailored strategies that he aggressively pursues, that drive results.

Through his litigation practice, Ryan has gained extensive experience in employment contracts, human rights and discrimination, wrongful/constructive dismissals, and occupational health and safety.

As a devoted fan of the Toronto Raptors, Ryan is a season ticket holder and often spends his free time at their games

Unlike many other so-called “employment law litigators”, who claim they will go to court, Ryan Watkins walks the talk. Some of Ryan’s diverse case experiences include: