Robert Colson

Robert Colson

Student Liaison Officer

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  • About me

    Barrister, Colson Winterstein LLP

  • Education

    • York University - Osgoode Hall Law School

      1974 - 1977
      J.D. Law

      Activities and Societies: Elected Student Representative to the Osgoode Hall Law School Faculty Council, 1974-5

    • York University

      1969 - 1973
      B.A. English

      Activities and Societies: Editor, Vanier College Weekly Newspaper (Vandoo) Obtained a B.A. In English literature, studied linguistics as a prelude to a Masters degree and obtained my D. Jur. in Law from Osgoode Hall Law School.

  • Experience

    • Bethune College, York University

      Jan 1971 - Jan 1974
      Student Liaison Officer

      Responsible for liaison between students and administration, development and support of student government, resource for individual students etc.

    • Vanier College, York University

      Jan 1974 - Jan 1975
      Residence Don

      Responsible for group of approximately 40 students living in residence.

    • Teplitsky, Colson LLP

      Apr 1979 - Jan 2023
      Partner
    • Colson Winterstein LLP

      Jan 2023 - now
      Barrister | Partner

      Colson Winterstein LLP is an offshoot of the firm that was formerly known as Teplitsky, Colson LLP. Our practice is focused on the resolution of employment-related issues for clients at the C-Suite level with particular attention to those who are employed in the financial services sector and have legally complex compensation arrangements. Our legal team collectively brings over 70 years of legal experience to the table. We act almost exclusively for employees whose employment has come to an end and who retain us to maximize the financial return of the termination through a thorough understanding of the factual background, the client's unique goals and objectives, and our extensive knowledge of the law and of the employers who we are acting against. We provide a unique and tailored service to all of our clients and we are committed to working in partnership with them to optimize the final result. We are experienced negotiators and litigators, and the results we obtain for our clients reflect our expertise. Our practice has been built through referrals from former clients who valued the outcome we achieved for them and who felt that the process through which resolution was reached was one that fit with their particular goals and objectives. There is no greater compliment than a referral from a satisfied former client: it allows us to grow our practice by working with like-minded people who in turn have the confidence to refer others.Feel free to explore the profiles of the other members of our legal team, @Michael Winterstein, @Jameel Madhany and @Malcolm Woodside at your convenience. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Civil Litigation

      Law Society of Ontario
    • Named as a Leading Practitioner in Employment Law

      Lexpert
      Jan 2016
    • Rated "Distinguished" by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review for High Professional Achievement and High Ethical Standing

      Martindale-Hubbell
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Colson
      Best Lawyers in Canada Best Lawyers Aug 2021 Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 for expertise as an Employment Law lawyer and a Corporate and Commercial Litigator
    • Awarded to Robert Colson
      Martindale-Hubbell Award for High Professional Achievement and High Ethical Standards Martindale-Hubbell Jan 2016 Peer Rated for as Distinguished for High Professional Achievement and High Ethical Standing
    • Awarded to Robert Colson
      Recognized by LEXPERT as a Consistently Recommended Lawyer for Several Consecutive Years LEXPERT Jan 2012 LEXPERT surveys the legal profession for leading practitioners in various areas of practice.
    • Awarded to Robert Colson
      Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation Law Society of Upper Canada Jun 1997 Certification renewed annually from 1997 to date
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Server

      Issued by Lawyers Feed the Hungry on Nov 2014
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