Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hamilton
Since 1915, our firm has built a legacy of providing honest legal advice, sound judgment, and effective advocacy to the Hamilton community. Our team of experienced lawyers specializes in employment law, personal injury, real estate, small business support, and litigation, combining deep local knowledge with decades of legal expertise. We prioritize personalized service, treating each client as an individual rather than a case number, and have earned a reputation for compassionate yet tenacious representation.Our lawyers hold leadership roles in professional associations and have been recognized for excellence in trial advocacy and civil litigation. We offer free initial consultations and work collaboratively with clients to resolve complex legal challenges while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. With over a century of service, we remain committed to protecting client interests through both out-of-court negotiations and courtroom litigation when necessary.
Services
Employment Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate
Small Business
Wills & Estates
Litigation
Survivor Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1915
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined legal experience serving Hamilton clients.
- Our lawyers are certified specialists in civil litigation and employment law.
- We provide personalized service with a focus on client communication and transparency.
- Our team includes past presidents and directors of the Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association.
- We offer free initial consultations with no-pressure legal guidance.
What people say
Genuine personal care
Professional and ethical
Excellent advice
Compassionate understanding
Favorable outcomes
Services
Employment Law
We represent employees and employers in wrongful dismissal, human rights violations, and labor disputes. Our expertise spans group benefits, employment contracts, and workplace safety issues. With decades of experience, we help clients navigate complex employment law matters while protecting their rights and interests.
Personal Injury
Our firm advocates for injury victims in car crashes, slip-and-fall incidents, and defective product cases. We handle insurance disputes and court proceedings to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our lawyers have over 50 years of combined litigation experience in this field.
Real Estate
We provide comprehensive real estate legal services for property purchases, sales, mortgages, and condominium transactions. Our team ensures proper title transfers, contract negotiations, and closing procedures while protecting client interests throughout the process. We handle both residential and commercial real estate matters.
Wills & Estates
Our lawyers assist with creating wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration. We help clients plan for succession, manage estate disputes, and ensure proper distribution of assets. With specialized expertise in estate litigation, we protect family interests during probate proceedings.
Survivor Litigation
We represent survivors of sexual violence, workplace assaults, and professional misconduct. Our team helps clients pursue civil litigation for compensation while providing trauma-informed legal support. We work to hold perpetrators and enabling institutions accountable through court proceedings and settlement negotiations.
People
Franco Ciarlo
Partner
With over 20 years of experience, Franco specializes in insurance litigation and employment law. He focuses on disability claims and wrongful dismissal cases, combining practical solutions with compassionate client support.
Dermot P. Nolan
Certified Specialist
A civil litigation specialist with 50+ years' experience, Dermot is a founder of the Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association. He has received multiple awards for trial advocacy excellence and specializes in complex insurance disputes.
Ned Nolan
Employment Lawyer
Focusing on employment law and social justice, Ned brings extensive knowledge of workplace rights and insurance benefits. He serves as a director of the Hamilton Medical-Legal Society.
Heather McKinnon
Corporate Counsel
With 15 years of business experience before practicing law, Heather specializes in real estate and commercial litigation. She provides practical legal solutions for property transactions and business disputes.
Kennedy Nolan
Litigation Attorney
A former director of the Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association, Kennedy focuses on long-term disability claims and survivor litigation. He has extensive experience in courtroom advocacy and insurance dispute resolution.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in employment law, personal injury claims, real estate transactions, small business support, estate planning, and civil litigation across Ontario.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation consultations for all our practice areas to discuss your legal options.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Our firm has served Hamilton and surrounding areas since 1915, providing continuous legal representation for over 100 years.
Can you help with insurance claim disputes?
Yes, we specialize in insurance litigation including disability claims, accident benefits, and denied coverage cases across Ontario.
Do you handle cases outside Hamilton?
While based in Hamilton, we represent clients throughout Ontario in employment, personal injury, and civil litigation matters.
Reviews (4)
Imad Kamel
Apr 11, 2021
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I would like to say thanks to Nolan.ciarlo LLP law firm and team. Also would like to say that mark daly has been very easy to work with he understands people also he is a very kind person. A very straight up and honest . So once again thanks to mark daly and team. I highly recommend mark daly for any legal advice and I wish him more success in his profitional courier
Isabella H.
Mar 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Thank you Dermot for all your advice, guidance and support with my accident case. I appreciate all of your efforts on my behalf dealing with the insurance company. I would highly recommend Dermot for his legal advice on any matter.
Thank you Dermot for all your advice, guidance and support with my accident case. I appreciate all of your efforts on my behalf dealing with the insurance company. I would highly recommend Dermot for his legal advice on any matter.
Michele Gilbertson
Feb 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Ned Nolan replied to my email promptly and arranged to call me the next day. He asked me pertinent questions with regards to my labour dispute and offered me sound advice in a friendly, professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Ned Nolan replied to my email promptly and arranged to call me the next day. He asked me pertinent questions with regards to my labour dispute and offered me sound advice in a friendly, professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Kim Slamka
Dec 24, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Ned and his team are professional, attentive and resolved our issue as promised. Working with them is totally different than many other law firms as they are down to earth and with you the whole way. highly recommended!
Ned and his team are professional, attentive and resolved our issue as promised. Working with them is totally different than many other law firms as they are down to earth and with you the whole way. highly recommended!
