Atty. Matthew Baer
Matthew is a partner in the Class Actions group at McKenzie Lake Lawyers in London, Ontario, Canada. His practice focuses on Plaintiff side class actions and mass torts, particularly product liability and consumer protections claims.
Class Action Litigation Attorney · Serving London, ON · 23+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Baer at a Glance
Matthew Baer is a class action attorney based in London, Ontario, practicing at McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2003). Educated at University of Western Ontario (LL.B., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026). Serves clients in London, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Baer
- Matthew is a partner in the Class Actions group at McKenzie Lake Lawyers in London, Ontario, Canada
- His practice focuses on Plaintiff side class actions and mass torts, particularly product liability and consumer protections claims
- Matthew offers his clients a depth of experience and track record of success in many types of class actions
- Since 2003, he has worked on some of the leading Canadian class actions
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Matthew Baer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Baer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in London.
Class Action in London
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in London
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 London 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 venue, 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.
London Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a London-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in London Choose Matthew Baer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Baer's practice in the field of class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Baer brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Class Action Practice
Concentrating on class action means Matthew Baer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in London
A London-based practice means Matthew Baer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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