Mark J. Zega, Employment Attorney in the United States
Over 36 years of legal practice
Partner
Practicing employment since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
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Mark J. Zega is a partner based in Hamilton, ON. The practice focuses on Employment. Mark has over 36 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Hamilton, ON
- Experience
- over 36 years
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- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Hamilton, ON.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mark J. Zega: Mark J. Zega is a partner based in Hamilton, ON. The practice focuses on Employment. Mark has over 36 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Mark J. Zega
Mark concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Mark takes employment matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Mark J. Zega — Over 36 years of the U.S. employment experience
Mark J. Zega is a partner based in Hamilton, ON. The practice focuses on Employment. Mark has over 36 years of legal experience.
Executive Summary
Mark J. Zega is a partner in the Hamilton office of Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP. Mark is experienced in providing a full range of legal services on human resources and public law issues. Practice specialties include labour, employment, human rights, administrative and public law, with a special focus on education and healthcare law issues. He has extensive experience as a litigator and in providing counsel to clients on human resource, risk management, governance and regulatory issues.
Mark represents many large public institutions as well as private sector clients. Mark regularly counsels and represents employers. As an experienced litigator, he regularly advocates on behalf of clients before administrative tribunals and the courts. Mark has extensive experience in collective bargaining, arbitration, mediation, workplace investigations and facilitations. He also acts as tribunal counsel to internal administrative panels and as an employer nominee on rights and interest arbitration panels.
Mark also provides legal counsel to tribunals conducting administrative hearings under the Statutory Powers Procedures Act and/or under internal policies. Litigation and tribunal counsel experience includes discipline and termination of medical residents; workplace violence; discrimination and harassment; safe schools proceedings; student discipline and expulsion; code of conduct; faculty tenure and promotion and academic appeals. In addition, Mark has provided legal counsel to Boards of Trustees, Municipal Councils and Boards of Governors, and Boards of Directors.
Mark is a Past President of the Hamilton Lawyers' Club, Past Chair and member of the Executive Committee of the Hamilton-Wentworth Industry-Education Council, and former Chair of the Human Resources Committee of the Hamilton and District Chamber of Commerce.
Memberships and Professional Affiliations
• Law Society of Ontario
• Canadian Association of University Solicitors
• Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education
• Ontario Hospitals Association Labour Relations Bulletin Member
• The Canadian Bar Association
• Hamilton Lawyers' Club (Former President)
• Hamilton Law Association
• Hamilton and District Chamber of Commerce (Former Chair of the Human Resources Committee)
• Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE)
• The Score Inc. (Score Digital), Director since 2000
How Mark handles employment matters
Executive Summary Mark J. Zega is a partner in the Hamilton office of Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP. Mark is experienced in providing a full range of legal services on human resources and public law issues. Practice specialties include labour, employment, human rights, administrative and public law, with a special focus on education and healthcare law issues. He has extensive experience as a…
The kind of cases Mark takes
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Credentials
Mark J. Zega's legal education and bar admissions
University of Windsor LL.B.
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University of Western Ontario (Western University) B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Mark's state bar admissions
Ontario
1990 · ACTIVE
Mark studied at — in University of Windsor LL.B. and — in University of Western Ontario (Western University) B.A..
Law school and academic background
Mark completed — in University of Windsor LL.B. and — in University of Western Ontario (Western University) B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Mark J. Zega's office in Hamilton
Mark's primary office is at 1 King Street West, Suite 1500, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1A4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Mark J. Zega — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mark
Mark discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mark's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mark J. Zega
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mark offer a free consultation?
Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mark take my case if I'm outside the area?
Mark evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Mark's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Mark?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mark accepting new employment clients right now?
Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.