Atty. Matthew Rendely
Matthew Rendely is a Partner and co-lead of the Estate Litigation practice group at Loopstra Nixon LLP. He practices exclusively in the areas of wills, estates, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and capacity related litigation.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Toronto, ON · 11+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Rendely at a Glance
Matthew Rendely is a trusts attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Loopstra Nixon. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2015). Educated at Bond University (JD, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — ™ (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2024 for work in: (2026). Serves clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Rendely
- Matthew Rendely is a Partner and co-lead of the Estate Litigation practice group at Loopstra Nixon LLP. He practices exclusively in the areas of wills, estates, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and capacity related litigation
- Matthew is a strong and passionate advocate for his clients
- He has successfully represented clients at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada
- Matthew’s expertise in estate litigation is widely recognized by his clients and colleagues
- In addition to his recognition in Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” Matthew has been ranked in the “Private Wealth Disputes – Canada” category of Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide as an “Up and Coming” lawyer
- In 2021, Matthew was awarded the Hoffstein Book Prize by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) for his contributions and achievements to the area of wills, trusts and estates
- He currently serves as the Vice-Chair on the OBA’s Elder Law Executive committee
- Click here to learn more about Matthew
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Matthew Rendely's Areas of Legal Practice
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Trusts in Toronto
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Toronto
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 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.
Toronto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Toronto-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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Why Clients in Toronto Choose Matthew Rendely
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 Rendely's practice in the field of trusts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Rendely brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Matthew Rendely's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Toronto
A Toronto-based practice means Matthew Rendely 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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