Atty. Michael B. McWilliams
Michael B. McWilliams is a partner at Loopstra Nixon LLP and the head of the firm’s Commercial and Construction Litigation Group.
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Michael B. McWilliams is an attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practforg at Loopstra Nixon. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael B. McWilliams is a partner at Loopstra Nixon LLP and the head of the firm’s Commercial and Construction Litigation Group
- He is a skilled and experienced advocate passionate about helping clients solve their litigation problems effectively and affordably
- Michael works with lawyers and support professionals dedicated to providing outstanding representation and excellent client service
- Michael practices in commercial and construction litigation and has appeared in all levels of court in Ontario
- He represents clients in a range of commercial litigation matters, including disputes involving creditor remedies, enforcement of security, shareholder remedies, real estate, commercial tenancies, mortgage enforcement, breach of contract, professional liability, fraud, defamation and insurance coverage
- Michael also represents owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in various construction litigation matters, including disputes involving construction contracts, liens and deficiency and delay claims
- Michael sits on the Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee and the Student Recruitment Committee at Loopstra Nixon LLP and has been published in Advocates’ Quarterly
- Click here to learn more about Michael
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practforg law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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