It’s a question that many individuals across Ottawa have asked in the wake of job loss, restructuring, or denied disability claims. As one of Canada’s most visible employment lawyers—and the public face of the Employment Law Show on CTV and Newstalk 580 CFRA—employment lawyer Lior Samfiru is no stranger to public attention.
But while some headlines have focused on his legal tactics, the clients who’ve hired Samfiru and his team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP tell a different story—one where results come first, and legal fees often don’t come out of pocket.
A local office with national results
With a growing office and over 200 five-star reviews from clients across Ottawa, Samfiru has built a reputation for resolving wrongful dismissal, severance disputes, and disability denials across the province. Nationally, the firm has earned more than 3,000 Google reviews, the most of any Canadian law firm.
Clients praise not only the legal outcomes—but how the firm handles costs, as reflected in hundreds of client reviews from across Canada.
“All of my legal fees were secured through the agreement and did not cost me a dime,” wrote Ken V., who worked with the firm on his severance matter.
Another reviewer, Krista S., noted that her lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP was able to double her original severance offer—while getting the employer to pay the legal fees entirely.
These experiences echo what many clients in the region have come to realize: hiring a top lawyer doesn’t mean paying top dollar.
No upfront costs for most cases
One of the major barriers to legal representation is fear of cost—especially for individuals who’ve just lost their job or income. Samfiru removes that fear by offering a contingency fee model for most employment cases, where clients only pay if compensation is successfully recovered.
For long-term disability, accident, and many severance matters, the firm also offers free consultations and explains any potential fees upfront.
“If we take on your case, it’s because we believe in it,” says Samfiru. “Our model is built on the idea that everyone deserves access to justice—without the fear of unaffordable legal bills.”
In many cases, the firm goes one step further by negotiating settlements that include reimbursement of legal costs by the employer, meaning clients keep more of their compensation—another reflection of the firm’s fair and transparent fee structure.
Another reason costs remain low for clients? The vast majority of cases at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are resolved long before they ever reach a courtroom. Through a unique resolution-focused approach—backed by decades of experience and strategic negotiation—the firm can secure strong results efficiently, sparing clients the time, stress, and expense of litigation.
Ottawa Case Win: Full Severance and Legal Costs Recovered
In one notable Ottawa case, the firm represented a 57-year-old dental hygienist who was terminated after more than three decades of service when her employer sold the business. She was asked to accept reduced job terms or be let go. When she refused, she was terminated without cause.
A judge sided with her, awarding her 24 months’ pay, continued benefits, and nearly $20,000 in legal costs, citing bad faith on the part of the employer. It was a clear message to workers—and employers—that the law protects long-term employees from unfair treatment and wrongful dismissal.
Other cases show the financial upside
While that case unfolded in Ottawa, the same results play out across Ontario.
In one situation, the firm successfully challenged a termination clause in a fixed-term contract and secured over $157,000 for a client who was fired after just two months on the job.
In another, the courts awarded 17 months of severance and legal costs exceeding $7,000 after a client rejected a demotion and sought advice and assistance from Samfiru.
The takeaway: Clients are often made whole—and then some.
Behind the search: what “lior samfiru cost” really means
Typing “Lior Samfiru cost” into Google might suggest a simple question, but it usually signals something deeper—a search for reassurance. Can I afford legal help? Will it be worth it? What am I really getting?
In Ottawa and across Canada, Samfiru’s clients are finding the answers. With a track record of high-value settlements, an approach that puts financial risk on the firm—not the client—and a reputation built on transparency, the true cost of hiring Lior Samfiru often looks nothing like people expect.
For those still weighing their options, hundreds have shared their experiences working directly with Samfiru—many of which appear in this article on Lior Samfiru reviews.
If anything, the real cost may be in not picking up the phone.
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