Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Advocates for Justice and Equality
At Moore Edgar & Lyster LLP, we have dedicated our practice to advancing equality, social justice, and the rights of working people through strategic legal representation. Our team specializes in administrative, constitutional, and public law, with deep expertise in union-side labour law, human rights, employment law, and professional regulatory matters. With decades of collective experience, we provide cost-effective solutions grounded in a profound understanding of systemic discrimination and workplace dynamics. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through landmark cases before the Supreme Court of Canada and provincial tribunals, where we consistently secure meaningful outcomes for clients.We approach every case with the highest ethical standards, transparency in our processes, and a client-centric philosophy that prioritizes dignity and fair treatment. Our track record of successful litigation and negotiation reflects our ability to navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining an unwavering focus on justice and equity.
Services
Labour Law
Employment Law
Human Rights
Professional Regulation
Constitutional Law
Public Interest Litigation
Highlights and features
- We specialize in complex labour and human rights cases with decades of collective experience
- Our team has secured precedent-setting decisions before the Supreme Court of Canada
- We focus on systemic discrimination and workplace justice issues
- We provide cost-effective representation tailored to each client's needs
- Our lawyers regularly act as adjudicators for professional regulatory bodies
Services
Labour Law
We provide comprehensive legal services to trade unions in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and workplace policy development. Our expertise covers both provincial and federal jurisdictions, with specialized knowledge in disability accommodation and workplace substance use issues. Our strategic approach combines decades of experience with innovative solutions for complex labour disputes.
Human Rights
Our team represents clients in human rights matters before tribunals and courts, focusing on systemic discrimination and harassment cases. We specialize in sexual harassment claims, disability accommodation, and education access for children with special needs. Our approach combines litigation expertise with negotiated resolutions to achieve maximum client benefit.
Employment Law
We advise individuals and organizations on employment contracts, wrongful dismissal claims, and workplace harassment issues. Our practice includes handling complex cases involving substance use disorders and sexual harassment. We provide strategic guidance for both employees and progressive employers seeking fair workplace solutions.
Professional Regulation
We offer legal representation to professionals and regulatory bodies in licensing, discipline, and registration matters. Our services include panel adjudication, hearing preparation, and human rights compliance guidance. We provide balanced counsel that respects both regulatory obligations and individual rights.
Constitutional Law
Our constitutional law practice focuses on Charter rights and public interest litigation. We represent unions and advocacy groups in appellate cases that shape Canadian law. Notable cases include Saskatchewan Federation of Labour v. Saskatchewan and British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v. Schrenk, setting important precedents in labour and human rights law.
People
Lindsay A. Waddell
Partner
Lindsay Waddell specializes in labour and human rights law with extensive experience in complex arbitration cases. She has represented clients before the Supreme Court of Canada and provincial tribunals, focusing on workplace discrimination and union-side representation.
Tamara Ramusovic
Partner
Tamara Ramusovic brings expertise in employment law and workplace human rights issues. Her practice includes representing individuals in wrongful dismissal claims and advising organizations on compliance with anti-discrimination legislation across multiple industry sectors.
Sara Hanson
Senior Associate
Sara Hanson focuses on human rights litigation, particularly cases involving sexual harassment and disability discrimination. She played a key role in the landmark Ms. L v. Clear Pacific Holdings Ltd. case that set new standards for human rights compensation.
Afifa Hashimi
Senior Associate
Afifa Hashimi specializes in workplace human rights and employment law. She has significant experience representing survivors of sexual harassment and individuals with substance use disorders in complex discrimination cases before tribunals and courts.
Daniel McBain
Senior Associate
Daniel McBain focuses on constitutional law and public interest litigation. He has worked on significant appellate cases that have shaped Canadian labour and human rights law, including cases before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Questions
What areas of law does Moore Edgar Lyster LLP specialize in?
We specialize in labour law, human rights, employment law, professional regulation, and constitutional litigation. Our practice focuses on representing unions, individuals, and organizations in cases involving workplace justice and systemic discrimination.
Do you handle cases outside British Columbia?
While based in Vancouver, we handle cases across Canada through strategic partnerships and our expertise in federal jurisdiction matters. Our lawyers regularly appear before national tribunals and courts for complex legal proceedings.
What types of human rights cases do you handle?
We handle all aspects of human rights law including sexual harassment claims, disability accommodation, education access for children with special needs, and systemic discrimination cases. Our team has particular expertise in workplace-related human rights issues.
Can I get help with union-related legal matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive union-side representation including collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, workplace policy development, and interest arbitration. Our lawyers have decades of experience working with both public and private sector unions.
Do you offer pro bono services?
We are committed to increasing access to justice through pro bono work. Our firm regularly provides free legal assistance to individuals and organizations that advance equality and social justice causes.
How do I schedule a consultation?
You can contact us through our website contact form or by calling (604) 689-4457. We typically respond to inquiries within one business day and offer consultations to discuss your legal needs.
