Atty. Matthew Urback

Atty. Matthew Urback

Matthew Urback practices in the areas of Civil and Commercial Litigation, with a focus on Wills and Estates, Employment Law, and Professional Liability. He has appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal as well as various courts of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including the Estates List, Commercial List, and the Small Claims Court.

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About Matthew Urback at a glance

Matthew Urback is a Partner, practicing at Shibley Righton LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on wills, estate planning, employment, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2011). Educated at Queen's University (LL.B., 2010) and University of Toronto (B.Sc. University, 2007).

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About

  • Matthew Urback practices in the areas of Civil and Commercial Litigation, with a focus on Wills and Estates, Employment Law, and Professional Liability
  • He has appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal as well as various courts of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including the Estates List, Commercial List, and the Small Claims Court
  • Matthew articled with Shibley Righton LLP in 2010-2011 and during that time appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on a variety of matters
  • He then returned to the firm as an associate in the commercial and civil litigation practices
  • He maintains a general litigation practice with a focus on insolvency law, employment law, and commercial litigation
  • Matthew graduated from law school at Queen's University where he made the Dean's Honour List and won the R. W. Leonard Prize in Trusts
  • While at Queen's, he was a columnist for the law school newspaper and President of his graduating class
  • Prior to law school, he obtained his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics and Human Biology at the University of Toronto, and graduated with Distinction
  • He is a member of the Ontario and Canadian Bar Associations
  • Memberships • Law Society of Upper Canada • Ontario Bar Association • Canadian Bar Association • The Advocates' Society

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Urback's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Tax Law

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What practice areas does Matthew Urback handle?
Matthew Urback focuses on wills, estate planning, employment, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Matthew Urback practiced law?
Matthew Urback has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Matthew Urback go to law school?
Matthew Urback earned their education at (LL.B., 2010); (B.Sc. University, 2007).
How can I contact Matthew Urback for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Queen's University
- 2010
B.Sc. University
University of Toronto
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 2011

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