Atty. Ian Mathany

Atty. Ian Mathany

Ian Mathany was a partner at one of the largest law firms in Canada prior to starting Mathany & Higgs Law with Christel Higgs in 2018. Ian’s practice is focused on real property litigation with an emphasis on expropriation law.

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About Ian Mathany at a Glance

Ian Mathany is a real estate and government attorney, practicing at Mathany & Higgs Law. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2009). Educated at Queen’s University (JD, 2008) and University of Toronto (BA (Hons), 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Expropriation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About Ian Mathany

  • Ian Mathany was a partner at one of the largest law firms in Canada prior to starting Mathany & Higgs Law with Christel Higgs in 2018
  • Ian’s practice is focused on real property litigation with an emphasis on expropriation law
  • Ian appears frequently at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and at the Board of Negotiation in expropriation cases and has significant experience assisting public sector clients, including transit authorities, local and upper tier municipalities, and private sector clients, including pension funds, corporations, small businesses, developers and homeowners

Practice Areas Explained

Ian Mathany's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Mathany handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Government & Administrative Law

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What practice areas does Ian Mathany handle?
Ian Mathany focuses on real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Ian Mathany practiced law?
Ian Mathany has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Ian Mathany go to law school?
Ian Mathany earned their education at (JD, 2008); (BA (Hons), 2005).
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What awards or recognition has Ian Mathany received?
Ian Mathany's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Expropriation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Professional Profile

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Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Ian Mathany brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering real estate and government, Ian Mathany can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

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Ian Mathany's Practice Areas & Specializations

Education & Law School Background

JD
Queen’s University
- 2008
BA (Hons)
University of Toronto
- 2005

Awards & Professional Honors

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Expropriation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Ontario
Admitted: 2009

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