Atty. Michael Swartz
Michael Swartz devotes his practice to construction law. He represents clients from across the construction industry, in all aspects of projects and construction-related issues.
Construction Law Attorney · Serving Toronto, ON
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About Michael Swartz at a Glance
Michael Swartz is a construction attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at WeirFoulds LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serves clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Swartz
- Michael Swartz devotes his practice to construction law
- He represents clients from across the construction industry, in all aspects of projects and construction-related issues
- Michael represents clients from across Ontario in his construction law practice
- He is involved in every facet of the construction industry, including strategy development – from project inception to completion
- He is experienced in structuring tendering and contract documents related to all aspects of development
- Michael’s practical and time-saving advice has resolved wide-ranging issues arising from procurement and contract disputes and lien, trust and delay claims
- Michael appears frequently before various boards, tribunals and courts, including the Ontario and Superior Courts of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Canada
- Michael speaks regularly to various associations and groups on topical issues concerning the construction industry
- He provides clients with timely and relative updates on court cases, decisions and statute changes
- Michael has taught Construction Law courses for the Ontario General Contractors Association and George Brown College since 2006
- In 2017, Michael was selected by the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) Nominations & Awards Committee as the winner of the 2016 TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence
- He is also listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a repeatedly recommended lawyer in Construction Law
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Swartz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Swartz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Toronto.
Construction Law in Toronto
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Toronto
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 venue, 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.
Toronto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Toronto-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Toronto Choose Michael Swartz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Swartz's practice in the field of construction.
Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Michael Swartz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Toronto
A Toronto-based practice means Michael Swartz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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