Atty. Michael L. Shell

Atty. Michael L. Shell

Michael L. Shell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment law, shareholder disputes and 4 other areas of law.

Markham Markham 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael L. Shell at a glance

Michael L. Shell is a Partner based in Markham, Ontario, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, business, partnership disputes, construction, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1981). Educated at McGill University (B.C.L. McGill, 1978) and McGill University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Markham, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael L. Shell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment law, shareholder disputes and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael L. received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael L. practices at Miller Thomson LLP in Markham, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Michael L. Shell's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael L. Shell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ontario →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael L. Shell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →

Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Michael L. Shell is one of 1,569 partnership disputes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse partnership disputes attorneys in Ontario →

Construction Law

Michael L. Shell is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ontario →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Michael L. Shell is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Markham 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael L. Shell

Where is Michael L. Shell's law office located?
Michael L. Shell's law practice is located in Markham, Ontario. The firm is Miller Thomson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael L. Shell handle?
Michael L. Shell focuses on employment, business, partnership disputes, construction, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Michael L. Shell practiced law?
Michael L. Shell has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael L. Shell go to law school?
Michael L. Shell earned their education at (B.C.L. McGill, 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Michael L. Shell for a consultation?
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Education

B.C.L. McGill
McGill University
- 1978
B.A.
McGill University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1981

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