Michael Lee Shell

Michael L. Shell is an experienced commercial litigator with a proven record of success. He is a former co-chair of the Toronto commercial litigation group and management committee member of a major national law firm. He is adept at handling both simple and complex litigation, advancing and defending claims, and protecting the interests of his clients in a wide range of industries.

Michael is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association, the Toronto Lawyers Association and the County of York Law Association. For the last 25 years, Michael has been responsible for the course content of the Construction Law Course offered by the Toronto Construction Association and The Construction Institute of Canada, for which he has acted as the principal instructor. His contribution to professional education in the construction industry was recognized with the Chancellor’s Award of Excellence by the Toronto Construction Association and The Construction Institute of Canada. Michael has also been recognized by Lexpert as an expert in commercial litigation.

Michael is a past director of the Don Mills Foundation for Seniors and enjoys volunteering with the Community Share Food Bank (Don Mills).

Michael L. Shell Litigation is a boutique commercial litigation firm offering a wide range of litigation services. Michael has been involved in commercial litigation at all levels of the Ontario courts and through alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Over his 35 years of practice, Michael has represented the interests of large, medium and small companies and individuals alike. Michael’s experience and diverse practice allows him to serve the needs of his clients and to offer practical legal advice and guidance to achieve the desired goals.