Craig A. Lewis

clewis@rzcdlaw.com

Craig is a litigation lawyer. He has wide-ranging litigation experience with particular emphasis on employment law, commercial litigation and matrimonial matters. His commercial litigation practice ranges from collections to shareholder disputes. His commercial clients include large national corporations and smaller closely-held corporations.

In Craig's employment law practice, he provides skilful advice and counsel regarding the preparation of employment contracts, termination packages and wrongful dismissal claims. He has extensive experience in advising employers and employees in matters related to the creation, management and termination of the employment relationship. He assists parties through the disability management area as it addresses both the workplace and the employee.

He also handles all manner of family law matters including separation agreements, divorce, property division and custody disputes.

Craig has been a frequent speaker at seminars concerning employment advocacy matters and has litigated successfully at all levels of Court in the Province.

In 2011, Craig was the recipient of the Traditional Law Practice Award from the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers. Craig is also a trained mediator and is a member to the ADR Institute of Canada.

Prior to joining RZCD, Craig was a principal partner in his own litigation boutique firm in Toronto for 12 years after starting his legal career on Bay Street.

Education

  • Queen's University (LL.B., 1991)
  • University of Toronto (B.A. (Honours), 1988)

Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association - Ontario
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
  • The Advocates' Society
  • Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) - 2011 Recipient Traditional Law Practice Award
  • ADR Institute of Canada