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I consulted with multiple lawyers prior to finally being referred to Tatha. I was told she was the Michael Jordan of employment law! She was the only one who took the time to really understand my case from the first consultstion. All others told me to take the initial settlement. I am so happy I went with Tatha as she was able to negotiate significantly more than what I was offered. She explained the process, costs, and set realistic expectations regarding timelines from the very beginning. There were no surprises throughout the process and she continuously communicated next steps and gave me sound advice on how to proceed at every step. This was an extremely stressful period in life and I am grateful to have had Tatha and her team on my side.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have benefited from the legal expertise of Tatha. Throughout our entire duration working together Tatha was thorough, prescriptive, and timely in all communications and engagements. I’d highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal services.
I consider myself fortunate to have been referred to Tatha Swann when I needed legal advice. Working with Tatha was a pleasure. The first consultation left no room for confusion—clear expectations were set. Tatha was patient, empathetic, and extremely professional. She was dedicated to my case, and her expertise and deep understanding of employment laws and regulations resulted in an excellent outcome. I highly recommend her services and would readily seek her expertise again if needed.
I had a consultation with Deborah of Swann Law to seek legal advice regarding my employment contract. Deborah is more than professional and organized. She understands my concerns without separately being mentioned. In the consultation, she gave me a walk through of the employement contract, providing me with important recaps of the contract terms, also altering me on terms where I need to be aware of. She explained complicated contract concepts in simple terms to me, and structured the consultation in a very organized and efficient manner. As a customer seeking legal advice, my concerns were “What is this contract about?”, “How does this contract affect me?”, “What are my options?”, “What are the pros and cons and What is my best option?”. Deborah helped me tackled all those questions, addressed all my concerns. Deborah gave me solid legal advice I need to make the best informed decision of my best interests. I appreciate Deborah’s diligence and professionalism in offering the legal support I needed.
I had the opportunity to work with Tatha Swann recently, and I was very impressed with her professionalism and unwavering commitment to honesty throughout the entire process. Tatha possesses a vast amount of industry knowledge, and her clarity in explaining each step made me feel thoroughly informed, contributing to the overall positive experience. I was exceedingly pleased working with her, and I highly recommend her services.
I had the pleasure of being referred to Tatha Swann while in need of legal services. Tatha was a pleasure to work with. Started off with a good first meeting to define expectations where Tatha was very clear as to what I should expect. During the course of services I was always responded to with very little delay even during evening or weekend hours. I found her use of time to be very effective which kept her billings reasonable. Happy to recommend and would definitely use her services again if required.
My experience working with Swann Law, specifically with Tatha Swann was great. She took the time to get to know me, my needs and set realistic expectations. I liked the quick turnaround with responses and I never felt like I was left hanging. It was great to have a female legal counsel who was able to relate to me and my concerns, she was patient, kind, empathetic and extremely professional.Thank you Tatha for an exceptional experience and a great outcome. I couldn’t have done it without you.Ida
Tatha is one of the best litigators in Toronto; she begins by fully understanding the facts, works with her clients to understand the situation and begins to leverage her experience and knowledge to secure a successful outcome for her clients. I would strongly recommend her services to any person looking for a professional and understanding litigator whom will look out for your interests at all times throughout a stressful process which was made easier through Tatha's experience and professionalism!
Swann law firm represented me during the negotiation of my severance package after I was laid off. I was impressed by Tatha from the first virtual consultation meeting. Before the meeting, I sent her my termination letter and employment contract. After our conversation about my situation, she clearly laid out the outcomes, stages, timeline, and cost for my specific case. She spent time going through my documents, and she communicated precisely while understanding my concerns. Her firm is efficient in both negotiating and responding to me, even on weekends and at night. They addressed my concerns right to the point, and the payment process was well managed with no time wasted. I am extremely satisfied with the result and overall process. I highly recommend Swann law firm.
Tatha and her team knew exactly what to do during the entire process. I would reccomend Swan Law to any friends or family in the future.
Tatha's solid counsel and guidance made a very confusing and challenging time much easier to navigate. This is not a road you want to go down alone. Tatha's support and advice were always right on point and lead to a very satisfactory resolution to my issues. I'd definitely recommend Tatha Swann to anyone experiencing any kind of labour issues.
Tatha was empathic to my situation and offered me great advice. I strongly recommend her services.
I had the opportunity to work Swann Law recently, and I must say, the experience was outstanding. From the initial consultation to the resolution of my case, they demonstrated a deep understanding of employment laws and regulations. Their communication was clear, concise, and timely, making sure I was informed every step of the way. They were dedicated to my case, and their expertise was evident in the positive outcome we achieved. I highly recommend this employment lawyer for their professionalism and commitment to their clients.
Ms. Swann provided empathetic credible advice throughout all phases of my unplanned departure from my place of employment. In addition, she anticipated the course of events accurately and provided excellent advice on how to achieve optimal outcomes. This ensured an excellent and timely outcome that together meant that I was able to confidently prepare for the next phase of my career. While difficult emotionally, I can unequivocally attest that my situation is greatly improved as a result of Ms. Law's expertise and service.
This is my first time needing to hire a lawyer, and I was very nervous about the whole process. Tatha and her team were with me every step! Tatha was always in my corner and fought hard, getting me the settlement I deserved. I would highly recommend her and her team!
Tatha Swann is committed to the truth. Her principles are guided by a keen intellect matched with experience and integrity. She is thoughtful and caring, an excellent communicator and a skilled professional. Tatha will stand up for you.
I've worked with Tatha twice and both times she got me a lot more severance than I expected. She also took the time to explain my situation in detail and answered my questions very proficiently to explore my options. I would really recommend her!
I had Tatha represent me in a labour issue. I found Tatha to embody the qualities I wanted and needed for legal representation: empathic to my situation, demonstration success related to my situation, honest and upfront, provided pragmatic advice and counsel, and kept in regular communication. I'm happy I sought her counsel and would definitely recommend her.
I am so pleased with my experience working with Tatha. She is very approachable, listens to understand and has sound knowledge of labour laws. I would and have recommended Tatha to anyone looking for a good employment lawyer.JB
Tatha is well spoken, thorough and very friendly. She is quick to respond and was open to any questions we had. We had the opportunity to work with her and she assured us everything would be ok. She mapped out the process and updated us at every turn. We highly recommend her.
Tatha’s attention to detail and calm manner make her a phenomenal legal partner when navigating the toughest of situations. She is honest, consistent, and incredibly thorough. I would absolutely recommend Tatha and her group to anyone needing her services.
Tatha was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She took the time to explain every step in the process and by doing so, eliminated the stress and anxiety associated with a very difficult situation. The kindness and empathy she shows is genuine which creates trust and confidence. I highly recommend Tatha Swann.
Tatha is fantastic. She took the time to get to know me and my situation and guided me to the best possible outcome. Her advice saved my finances and put my mind at ease. I’ll definitely be recommending her to friends and family!
Tatha was great in helping me with my severance package review. She was professional from the beginning, outlined options and charges early, and provided a strong course of action for negotiation. After the initial discussion with my former employer, she took a second crack and achieved a better result. I'd highly recommend her services.
A Google User
11:29 22 Mar 23
I enjoyed working with Tatha. She is very knowledgeable in the public sector related employment matters. Most importantly I felt that I can trust her and she helped me greatly for my legal needs. She is very creative and emphatic.
I enjoyed working with Tatha. She is very knowledgeable in the public sector related employment matters. Most importantly I felt that I can trust her and she helped me greatly for my legal needs. She is very creative and emphatic.
I was very impressed with Tatha and had a great experience working with her. I was referred to her by a friend and found her to be very thorough, knowledgeable and down to earth. She was able to get started very quickly and took the time to ensure I understood employment law as well as the process. I have already referred her a few times to other colleagues and friends and will continue to do.
I worked with Tatha on a termination package after a long tenure as a senior exec in Toronto. Tatha was tremendously knowledgeable, eminently practical but also a fantastic and appropriately aggressive advocate. I’m confident Tatha procured the best possible arrangement for me. Furthermore, Tatha was responsive on all my queries and addressed them in a logical way. I would highly recommend.
I have used Tatha and her firms services a few times over the years, and always found her advice efficient and empowering. She got back quickly, explained the situation and law to me so I could make risk based decisions, , and managed everything so I have didn’t have to worry and could focus on other things.I have used her in specific situations to avoid lawsuits, to review contracts prior to accepting positions, to draft and review employment contracts (when hiring), and also for specific situations where I was not sure of my rights as an employee….the level of comfort gained and help protecting my rights was invaluable.Thank you Tatha and associates!
Tatha helped negotiate my severance package with my former employer. She is very thorough, efficient and very easy to work with. She responded very quickly, understood my situation and explained the various options. Her services are very reasonably priced.I definitely recommend Tatha and Swann Law
I have been extremely impressed with Tatha Swann. I was referred to her by a friend, which is lucky because I know how hard it is to find a knowledgeable, experienced, dependable lawyer online. Tatha is all of these things and more - she was friendly, professional, sympathetic, and able to get to the heart of my concerns with my employer within just a few minutes and was incredibly responsive to all my questions and needs - I never had to wait long to get a response from her. You might be convinced that the larger firms will have more to offer but I believe the opposite is true. With Tatha you won't just be another number or account - she will make sure you feel supported and give you expert advice you need to achieve whatever outcome is best for you.
Tatha's years of experience combined with her vast knowledge puts you at an advantage from the beginning. Most importantly she has people skills, empathy being a rare highlight. She will take the time to listen to your story, like really listen, and understand it. She then has the ability to guide you through the process, obtain the factual information that you need, and professionally navigate the legal steps to get you what you deserve. I had initially found her services for a family member, recommended her to friends, and one day had to use her services myself. I learned a lot and cannot recommend her enough. If you would like a more detailed reference, she has the authority to share my information with you.
Tatha was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her legal services. I reached out to her last minute and she was a fast communicator, provided detailed notes of our meeting, and made sure I had all of my questions answered. She is knowledgeable and detail-oriented and gave me great advice. The entire process was seamless and easy. Thank you again Tatha!
Tatha is very smart! She knows how to steer the case and constantly keeps in communication with you, 24/7 service always. She meets your needs and beyond - she truly helped me and my heart goes out to her!!!
Tatha took a very difficult situation and handled it calmly and with expertise. She balanced what she has seen in the law and what your situation could claim. She does not make false promises and found her to be reasonable and completely professional. I felt I was in very good hands and had a good outcome.
Not even sure where to start after my employment was suddenly terminated, I did a quick search and found Swann Law. I filled out the online form requesting information on my options. I got a reply within the hour and after a few emails we had a quick call to review my options.I hope I don't find myself in this situation again. But if I do I will know who to contact.Even though everything was done by phone and email, it was important to me that I dealt with some local and in my neighbourhood.
Tatha Swann provides expert, effective and caring legal services in difficult labour situations, listening and responding meticulously to specific needs and circumstances. She brings clarity and fairness to a highly stressful process, ensuring proper guidance for her clients and a rightful resolution. She provides support not only through her excellent advice and procedure, but also with kindness and calm much needed throughout an otherwise distressing experience. I continue to rely on her counsel and would go back to her for any future employment and labour matters. I highly recommend her!
I consulted with multiple lawyers prior to finally being referred to Tatha. I was told she was the Michael Jordan of employment law! She was the only one who took the time to really understand my case from the first consultstion. All others told me to take the initial settlement. I am so happy I went with Tatha as she was able to negotiate significantly more than what I was offered. She explained the process, costs, and set realistic expectations regarding timelines from the very beginning. There were no surprises throughout the process and she continuously communicated next steps and gave me sound advice on how to proceed at every step. This was an extremely stressful period in life and I am grateful to have had Tatha and her team on my side.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have benefited from the legal expertise of Tatha. Throughout our entire duration working together Tatha was thorough, prescriptive, and timely in all communications and engagements. I’d highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal services.
I consider myself fortunate to have been referred to Tatha Swann when I needed legal advice. Working with Tatha was a pleasure. The first consultation left no room for confusion—clear expectations were set. Tatha was patient, empathetic, and extremely professional. She was dedicated to my case, and her expertise and deep understanding of employment laws and regulations resulted in an excellent outcome. I highly recommend her services and would readily seek her expertise again if needed.
I had a consultation with Deborah of Swann Law to seek legal advice regarding my employment contract. Deborah is more than professional and organized. She understands my concerns without separately being mentioned. In the consultation, she gave me a walk through of the employement contract, providing me with important recaps of the contract terms, also altering me on terms where I need to be aware of. She explained complicated contract concepts in simple terms to me, and structured the consultation in a very organized and efficient manner. As a customer seeking legal advice, my concerns were “What is this contract about?”, “How does this contract affect me?”, “What are my options?”, “What are the pros and cons and What is my best option?”. Deborah helped me tackled all those questions, addressed all my concerns. Deborah gave me solid legal advice I need to make the best informed decision of my best interests. I appreciate Deborah’s diligence and professionalism in offering the legal support I needed.
I had the opportunity to work with Tatha Swann recently, and I was very impressed with her professionalism and unwavering commitment to honesty throughout the entire process. Tatha possesses a vast amount of industry knowledge, and her clarity in explaining each step made me feel thoroughly informed, contributing to the overall positive experience. I was exceedingly pleased working with her, and I highly recommend her services.
I had the pleasure of being referred to Tatha Swann while in need of legal services. Tatha was a pleasure to work with. Started off with a good first meeting to define expectations where Tatha was very clear as to what I should expect. During the course of services I was always responded to with very little delay even during evening or weekend hours. I found her use of time to be very effective which kept her billings reasonable. Happy to recommend and would definitely use her services again if required.
My experience working with Swann Law, specifically with Tatha Swann was great. She took the time to get to know me, my needs and set realistic expectations. I liked the quick turnaround with responses and I never felt like I was left hanging. It was great to have a female legal counsel who was able to relate to me and my concerns, she was patient, kind, empathetic and extremely professional.Thank you Tatha for an exceptional experience and a great outcome. I couldn’t have done it without you.Ida
Tatha is one of the best litigators in Toronto; she begins by fully understanding the facts, works with her clients to understand the situation and begins to leverage her experience and knowledge to secure a successful outcome for her clients. I would strongly recommend her services to any person looking for a professional and understanding litigator whom will look out for your interests at all times throughout a stressful process which was made easier through Tatha's experience and professionalism!
Swann law firm represented me during the negotiation of my severance package after I was laid off. I was impressed by Tatha from the first virtual consultation meeting. Before the meeting, I sent her my termination letter and employment contract. After our conversation about my situation, she clearly laid out the outcomes, stages, timeline, and cost for my specific case. She spent time going through my documents, and she communicated precisely while understanding my concerns. Her firm is efficient in both negotiating and responding to me, even on weekends and at night. They addressed my concerns right to the point, and the payment process was well managed with no time wasted. I am extremely satisfied with the result and overall process. I highly recommend Swann law firm.
Tatha and her team knew exactly what to do during the entire process. I would reccomend Swan Law to any friends or family in the future.
Tatha's solid counsel and guidance made a very confusing and challenging time much easier to navigate. This is not a road you want to go down alone. Tatha's support and advice were always right on point and lead to a very satisfactory resolution to my issues. I'd definitely recommend Tatha Swann to anyone experiencing any kind of labour issues.
Tatha was empathic to my situation and offered me great advice. I strongly recommend her services.
I had the opportunity to work Swann Law recently, and I must say, the experience was outstanding. From the initial consultation to the resolution of my case, they demonstrated a deep understanding of employment laws and regulations. Their communication was clear, concise, and timely, making sure I was informed every step of the way. They were dedicated to my case, and their expertise was evident in the positive outcome we achieved. I highly recommend this employment lawyer for their professionalism and commitment to their clients.
Ms. Swann provided empathetic credible advice throughout all phases of my unplanned departure from my place of employment. In addition, she anticipated the course of events accurately and provided excellent advice on how to achieve optimal outcomes. This ensured an excellent and timely outcome that together meant that I was able to confidently prepare for the next phase of my career. While difficult emotionally, I can unequivocally attest that my situation is greatly improved as a result of Ms. Law's expertise and service.
This is my first time needing to hire a lawyer, and I was very nervous about the whole process. Tatha and her team were with me every step! Tatha was always in my corner and fought hard, getting me the settlement I deserved. I would highly recommend her and her team!
Tatha Swann is committed to the truth. Her principles are guided by a keen intellect matched with experience and integrity. She is thoughtful and caring, an excellent communicator and a skilled professional. Tatha will stand up for you.
I've worked with Tatha twice and both times she got me a lot more severance than I expected. She also took the time to explain my situation in detail and answered my questions very proficiently to explore my options. I would really recommend her!
I had Tatha represent me in a labour issue. I found Tatha to embody the qualities I wanted and needed for legal representation: empathic to my situation, demonstration success related to my situation, honest and upfront, provided pragmatic advice and counsel, and kept in regular communication. I'm happy I sought her counsel and would definitely recommend her.
I am so pleased with my experience working with Tatha. She is very approachable, listens to understand and has sound knowledge of labour laws. I would and have recommended Tatha to anyone looking for a good employment lawyer.JB
Tatha is well spoken, thorough and very friendly. She is quick to respond and was open to any questions we had. We had the opportunity to work with her and she assured us everything would be ok. She mapped out the process and updated us at every turn. We highly recommend her.
Tatha’s attention to detail and calm manner make her a phenomenal legal partner when navigating the toughest of situations. She is honest, consistent, and incredibly thorough. I would absolutely recommend Tatha and her group to anyone needing her services.
Tatha was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She took the time to explain every step in the process and by doing so, eliminated the stress and anxiety associated with a very difficult situation. The kindness and empathy she shows is genuine which creates trust and confidence. I highly recommend Tatha Swann.
Tatha is fantastic. She took the time to get to know me and my situation and guided me to the best possible outcome. Her advice saved my finances and put my mind at ease. I’ll definitely be recommending her to friends and family!
Tatha was great in helping me with my severance package review. She was professional from the beginning, outlined options and charges early, and provided a strong course of action for negotiation. After the initial discussion with my former employer, she took a second crack and achieved a better result. I'd highly recommend her services.
A Google User
11:29 22 Mar 23
I enjoyed working with Tatha. She is very knowledgeable in the public sector related employment matters. Most importantly I felt that I can trust her and she helped me greatly for my legal needs. She is very creative and emphatic.
I enjoyed working with Tatha. She is very knowledgeable in the public sector related employment matters. Most importantly I felt that I can trust her and she helped me greatly for my legal needs. She is very creative and emphatic.
I was very impressed with Tatha and had a great experience working with her. I was referred to her by a friend and found her to be very thorough, knowledgeable and down to earth. She was able to get started very quickly and took the time to ensure I understood employment law as well as the process. I have already referred her a few times to other colleagues and friends and will continue to do.
I worked with Tatha on a termination package after a long tenure as a senior exec in Toronto. Tatha was tremendously knowledgeable, eminently practical but also a fantastic and appropriately aggressive advocate. I’m confident Tatha procured the best possible arrangement for me. Furthermore, Tatha was responsive on all my queries and addressed them in a logical way. I would highly recommend.
I have used Tatha and her firms services a few times over the years, and always found her advice efficient and empowering. She got back quickly, explained the situation and law to me so I could make risk based decisions, , and managed everything so I have didn’t have to worry and could focus on other things.I have used her in specific situations to avoid lawsuits, to review contracts prior to accepting positions, to draft and review employment contracts (when hiring), and also for specific situations where I was not sure of my rights as an employee….the level of comfort gained and help protecting my rights was invaluable.Thank you Tatha and associates!
Tatha helped negotiate my severance package with my former employer. She is very thorough, efficient and very easy to work with. She responded very quickly, understood my situation and explained the various options. Her services are very reasonably priced.I definitely recommend Tatha and Swann Law
I have been extremely impressed with Tatha Swann. I was referred to her by a friend, which is lucky because I know how hard it is to find a knowledgeable, experienced, dependable lawyer online. Tatha is all of these things and more - she was friendly, professional, sympathetic, and able to get to the heart of my concerns with my employer within just a few minutes and was incredibly responsive to all my questions and needs - I never had to wait long to get a response from her. You might be convinced that the larger firms will have more to offer but I believe the opposite is true. With Tatha you won't just be another number or account - she will make sure you feel supported and give you expert advice you need to achieve whatever outcome is best for you.
Tatha's years of experience combined with her vast knowledge puts you at an advantage from the beginning. Most importantly she has people skills, empathy being a rare highlight. She will take the time to listen to your story, like really listen, and understand it. She then has the ability to guide you through the process, obtain the factual information that you need, and professionally navigate the legal steps to get you what you deserve. I had initially found her services for a family member, recommended her to friends, and one day had to use her services myself. I learned a lot and cannot recommend her enough. If you would like a more detailed reference, she has the authority to share my information with you.
Tatha was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her legal services. I reached out to her last minute and she was a fast communicator, provided detailed notes of our meeting, and made sure I had all of my questions answered. She is knowledgeable and detail-oriented and gave me great advice. The entire process was seamless and easy. Thank you again Tatha!
Tatha is very smart! She knows how to steer the case and constantly keeps in communication with you, 24/7 service always. She meets your needs and beyond - she truly helped me and my heart goes out to her!!!
Tatha took a very difficult situation and handled it calmly and with expertise. She balanced what she has seen in the law and what your situation could claim. She does not make false promises and found her to be reasonable and completely professional. I felt I was in very good hands and had a good outcome.
Not even sure where to start after my employment was suddenly terminated, I did a quick search and found Swann Law. I filled out the online form requesting information on my options. I got a reply within the hour and after a few emails we had a quick call to review my options.I hope I don't find myself in this situation again. But if I do I will know who to contact.Even though everything was done by phone and email, it was important to me that I dealt with some local and in my neighbourhood.
Tatha Swann provides expert, effective and caring legal services in difficult labour situations, listening and responding meticulously to specific needs and circumstances. She brings clarity and fairness to a highly stressful process, ensuring proper guidance for her clients and a rightful resolution. She provides support not only through her excellent advice and procedure, but also with kindness and calm much needed throughout an otherwise distressing experience. I continue to rely on her counsel and would go back to her for any future employment and labour matters. I highly recommend her!
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