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Matthew J.A. Benson

Associate

403.260.0264
mbenson@bdplaw.com

Education:
University of Calgary, Juris Doctor 2020

University of Ottawa, Certification de common law en francais (CCLF), 2020

University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and Philosophy, 2013

Bar admission: Ontario 2021
Industries:
Construction
Practice areas:
Occupational health and safety, Construction litigation, Employment litigation, Employment and labour, Litigation and dispute resolution

Experience

Matthew maintains a broad and general commercial litigation practice with a focus in the areas of construction law and employment litigation, with some experience in estate litigation. He has appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Small Claims Court of Ontario, the Ontario Superior Court, and the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Matthew has provided advice to clients and argued matters in both English and French and established a reputation for finding practical solutions to complex legal problems.

Prior to joining BD&P, Matthew practiced as a commercial litigator at a multi-service firm in Ottawa.

Community Involvement:

  • Pro Bono Ontario
  • Member of the Advocacy Club

Languages:

English and French

 

Awards

Publications:

6 under 6 presenter at the County of Carleton Law Association Litigation Conference.