Michael R. Swartz

First Year of Call
2002

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Employment Law

Description
Michael Swartz is a leading practitioner in construction law, advising clients across Ontario on the full life cycle of construction projects. His practice spans project strategy, procurement, tendering, contract drafting, and the resolution of complex construction disputes, including liens, trusts, delays, and contract issues.

Clients value Michael’s practical, efficient, and solutions-focussed approach, which consistently helps them navigate challenges and keep projects moving along.

Michael appears frequently before various boards, tribunals and all levels of court. He also provides real-time guidance on legislative and industry developments, and has been a regular instructor, guest speaker, and panelist in construction law for countless industry groups and educational institutions including, but not limited to, the Toronto Construction Association, the Ontario General Contractors Association, the Ontario Association of Architects, the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies, the Ontario Bar Association and George Brown College.

Recognized for his contributions to the industry, Michael received the Toronto Construction Association’s TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence for 2016. He is listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a repeatedly recommended lawyer and is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading practitioner in Construction Law.

Mediation

With construction disputes, timing and credibility matter. Michael brings over two decades of industry and advocacy experience and extensive ADR training to his mediation practice. Known for his steady, solutions-oriented approach, he helps parties break through impasse and achieve practical, cost-effective resolutions that allow projects and relationships to move forward.

Michael is currently accepting mediation appointments for construction-related disputes. To reserve a date or discuss availability, please contact him directly.