Atty. Al Burton

Atty. Al Burton

Al Burton is a lawyer practicing planning & municipal, environmental law, expropriation. Al received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

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Profile Summary

About Al Burton at a glance

Al Burton is a Partner based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Thomson Rogers LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2002). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., 2000) and McGill University (B.A. Urban, 1996). Active member of Ontario Bar Association – Municipal and Environmental Sections The Advocates’ Society Ontario Expropriation Association Editor of the Ontario Municipal Board Reports Canadian Association of Black Lawyers. Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Al Burton is a lawyer practicing planning & municipal, environmental law, expropriation
  • Al received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Al practices at Thomson Rogers LLP in Toronto, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Al Burton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Al Burton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Al Burton

Where is Al Burton's law office located?
Al Burton's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Thomson Rogers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Al Burton handle?
Al Burton focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Al Burton practiced law?
Al Burton has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Al Burton go to law school?
Al Burton earned their education at (LL.B., 2000); (B.A. Urban, 1996).
How can I contact Al Burton for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall Law School
- 2000
B.A. Urban
McGill University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 2002

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