Robert Dowhan

Robert Dowhan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario. He was called to the bar in 2001 and has worked for SmithValeriote for five years.

Bob has extensive experience in Employment and Labour Law, which includes drafting, interpreting and implementing workplace policies and systems and advising employers on compliance with all applicable employment statutes and regulations along with any common law obligations, wrongful dismissal and Human Rights litigation.

He has a firm understanding of:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act litigation
• Consultation with employers on labour relations issues including:
• interpretation of collective agreements
• negotiation of collective agreements
• grievance procedure
• practice

• The Ontario Human Rights Code, Canada Labour Code,
  Employment Standards Act and the Ontario Labour Relations Act including:
• Applications
• Adjudications
• Mediations

In addition, Bob has extensive trial experience and practices in the areas of Civil Litigation, Insurance Litigation and Construction Litigation and has been successful before all levels of court in the Province of Ontario.

Bob’s areas of practice include:

• Employment Law
• Labour Law
• Civil Litigation
• Construction Law
• Insurance Law

Bob and his wife, Kate have a rambunctious son, “Little B”, who keeps him busy during his free hours. As an avid physical fitness enthusiast, Bob enjoys basketball and baseball. He also spends his leisure time playing sports, fishing and exploring the outdoors. Kate is a trained chef, so they share a love of cooking, baking and eating.

Bob is also actively involved in the community as a member of the Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington, a participant in the “Fat Mans” Basketball League, and a Board Member of the Guelph Youth Music Centre.

Email: RDowhan@SmithValeriote.com
Voice: 519 837 2100 x 230