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.
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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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- 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
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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 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.
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