Atty. Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper is a partner at Whelton Hiutin. His commercial litigation practice focuses on construction, real estate and leasing, shareholder disputes and employment law.
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Michael Cooper is an attorney based in Vaughan, Ontario, practforg at Whelton Hiutin LLP. They haand 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada (2007). Educated at Queen’s University (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Vaughan, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Cooper is a partner at Whelton Hiutin
- His commercial litigation practice focuses on construction, real estate and leasing, shareholder disputes and employment law
- In the areas of construction and real estate litigation, Michael has represented a number of large land developers and contractors in complex disputes
- He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, representing clients at trials, applications and motions
- He has also appeared before a number of administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Michael obtained his LL.B. from Queen’s University after receiving his Bachelor of Education from the University of Nipissing and Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Ottawa
- Michael is a member of the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations and is a sports enthusiast, he plays competitive basketball, coaches youth baseball and is an avid Crossfitter
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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 Vaughan 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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