We only work for one side of the workplace — employees, regulated professionals, and unions.
Fierce Advocacy.
Clear Guidance.
GoodWin is a workplace law firm in British Columbia.
Labour, employment, professional regulation, and workers' compensation — for employees, regulated professionals, and unions.
We advocate for you at every step, and make sure you understand each one.
How We Help
Our Team
Carolyn Janusz
Founder, Principal Lawyer
Fred Sierecki
Lawyer
Jeremy Miller
Lawyer
Leigh Lester
Lawyer
Leah Graham
Legal Assistant & Office Manager
Intake & Consultation Steps
Four steps, from your first message to the point where you decide whether to hire us.
1. You get in touch.
Call us, or use the form on this page — whichever is easier. If you call, our office manager will ask you a few questions. It takes about fifteen minutes.
At this stage, we only need the outline, not the whole story: what the issue is, who the other party is, whether you or they belong to a union, and any dates that matter — a deadline, a hearing, a termination date.
2. We book your consultation.
Our office manager works with our lawyers to match you with the right one — based on the kind of matter, your budget, who is available, and any preference you have about who you speak with. Then we arrange a time. If you work shifts, tell us, and we will book around that.
Consultations are $300 for up to 90 minutes, and we take a credit card when we book.
4. You decide.
Nothing so far has committed you to anything. Take the time you need.
If you'd like to retain us, your lawyer goes through the retainer agreement with you before you sign — every term, for as long as it takes. Sometimes that happens during the consultation. If it takes a separate call, that call is free. We spend our working days making sure people understand what an employer is asking them to sign. Our own agreement gets the same care.
You'll hear exactly how our fees work: what the retainer covers and what it doesn't, what we bill for — including our calls and emails with you, and each draft of a document — what disbursements are, and when we may ask you to add to your retainer.
Once you've signed, we collect the client identification the Law Society of British Columbia requires of every firm, and then we begin.
3. We talk.
This is your consultation with your lawyer — by phone, by video, or in person. You tell us what happened, the full story this time, and we ask what we need to ask. If you have documents — an employment contract, a termination letter, correspondence — send them ahead. If you do not have any documents, let us know.
By the end, you'll know what your options are, what we'd recommend, what the work would involve, and what it is likely to cost. You'll also know whether we're the right firm for you.
Need help?
Get in touch with us.
Start with the outline; not the whole story.
Please note that we do not provide services on a contingency basis. For more information on our fees, initial intake and consultation process, please visit Good to Know.