Atty. Maureen Whelton
Maureen has a large and diverse litigation practice which includes commercial litigation, competition law litigation, property disputes, employment disputes, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. She appears regularly before all levels of court in Ontario as well as in mediations, arbitrations and before a number of tribunals.
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About Maureen Whelton at a glance
Maureen Whelton is a personal injury, business, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Whelton Hiutin LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1997). Educated at University of Toronto (Faculty of Law: LL.B.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Maureen has a large and diverse litigation practice which includes commercial litigation, competition law litigation, property disputes, employment disputes, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation
- She appears regularly before all levels of court in Ontario as well as in mediations, arbitrations and before a number of tribunals
- In addition, Maureen has significant experience in injunction proceedings and has both written and spoken at conferences on Mareva injunctions
- Maureen has also been appointed by the Superior Court of Justice as an independent supervising solicitor where an injunctive relief has been granted by the court
- While Maureen has an extensive trial practice, she brings a practical and solution focused approach to her clients’ disputes
- Maureen graduated valedictorian from St. Francis Xavier University and she studied law at the University of Toronto and the Sorbonne
- She is a member of the Advocates’ Society and the Ontario Bar Association
- Maureen has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 16th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
Practice Areas Explained
Maureen Whelton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maureen Whelton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Maureen Whelton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ontario →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Maureen Whelton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Maureen Whelton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ontario →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Maureen Whelton is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ontario →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Maureen Whelton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ontario →
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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