Matthew J. Sutton

Partner

T: 416-868-3187
F: 416-868-3134

Practice areas

Personal Injury Law

Practice highlights

Biography

Matt is a proud personal injury lawyer and partner of Thomson Rogers. He loves helping people and doing so with kindness.

Before joining the firm in 2019, Matt was a partner of a well-respected insurance defence firm and he practiced exclusively in the area of insurance defence litigation for over a decade. He came to realize, however, that he was more interested in helping the people who suffered injuries and that he was working on the wrong side of the fence.

Matt changed his practice focus to use his legal skills where he could best help injured people receive the compensation they need to aid in their recovery. He hasn’t looked back.

If you are seriously hurt because someone was negligent, Matt would like to help you. His experience includes, but is not limited to, motor vehicle accidents, slip & falls, fire loss and injury, product liability, and commercial host and occupier’s liability claims. Matt mostly handles catastrophic injury claims. All initial consultations are free of charge.

The litigation process can be long, emotionally draining, and rife with difficulties. Matt strives to be a trusted advisor in difficult times.

Matt was called to the bar in 2007. He has experience in all facets of the litigation and statutory accident benefit claims process. He regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the License Appeal Tribunal.

Matt continues to learn from and understand the effects of brain injury directly through his community involvement as President of the Board of the Brain Injury Association of Durham.

Matt’s experience working with injured clients gives him real gratitude for the important things in his life: reading a good book, watching a Star Wars movie for the umpteenth time, and going on day trips to a farm or the zoo (ice cream is a must!) with his wife and his three boys.

Year of Call

2007

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Queen’s University (2003)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Windsor (2006)
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), University of Detroit Mercy (2006)

Accreditations

Brain Injury Association of Durham
The Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association/Canadian Bar Association
Toronto Lawyer’s Association
Past member of the Canadian Defence Lawyers

DECISIONS INCLUDE

Cynthia Russell v. Dumfries Mutual Insurance Company, 2023 ONLAT 20-004264/AABS
Jeganathan Ratnam v. Primmum Insurance Company, 2021 ONLAT 19-006706/AABS

Testimonials

Ericia O.

Matthew Sutton at Thomson Rogers law firm was professional, caring, and helped me through a very complicated case.

I had been with another firm and was bounced around through three different lawyers, and when it was time for mediation, I felt I wasn’t being represented in the fullest capacity and that I was being encouraged to just settle and be happy.

I had a slip and fall that damaged the left side of my being, and I suffer from chronic pain that has required a spinal cord stimulator and ongoing pain medications that I will take for life.

Matthew Sutton not only battled for me, but he also went above and beyond to help lower costs that I didn’t know, like OHIP, and he also dealt with my previous firm. Matthew argued that they needed to have given him a bill so that he could have argued for a better payout to settle them out (which was a ridiculous amount).

I am so happy that I took the risk of getting new representation at the 11 hour. I honestly feel they got me way over what my previous firm was pressuring me to settle for! I had said to Matthew even if I got the same settlement as my previous firm, I felt that it was my choice and that I was being heard and consulted 100% during the process and not just rushed along just to settle.

I felt like the previous firm was just trying to close my case for anything and just move along since I had filed before Covid hit. I understood that this was going to make it longer, but I figured it would help them and me see how I was going to heal and what new developments were going to happen with me physically.

Thank you, Mathew Sutton at Thomson Rogers, for helping me when I needed it the most!
Mrs. Ericia O.

Uzoma U.

I googled and researched the top law firms in Toronto and scheduled interviews with them for my relatives. In the end, one law firm stood out: Thomson Rogers Lawyers. The client connected instantly with Matthew Sutton, and since then, the journey has been amazing.

The lawyers and paralegals at Thomson Rogers Lawyers have been exceptionally kind. During calls with Matthew Sutton (with consent of family member), Matt always inquired about my well-being and my journey to requalifying as a lawyer. He even offered to tutor me in criminal law since my background was business law. One of the female partners, Stacey Stevens, took it upon herself to mentor me, providing tips on resettling in Canada as a foreign-trained lawyer. She reviewed my resume and encouraged me to stay in touch.

Whenever we missed some details regarding my family member’s case, the paralegal would check on us to make sure we were okay. In the end, I got a job offer from a law firm. My first thought was to thank the lawyers at Thomson Rogers Lawyers. They have been professional and kind.

J. Robinson

Matthew Sutton has to be the best lawyer anyone could ask for. To be honest, he goes beyond the duties of a lawyer. He’s a compassionate and caring person who was there for me and my family throughout the whole process from start to finish. He is a very kind person and spectacular lawyer because he delivered when the time came with more than exceptional results. More importantly, in my opinion, Matt was there for me throughout the process leading up to the result going above and beyond his expectations to not just resolve the matter, but to make sure my family and I were okay. Matt Sutton is more than just a great lawyer, he is family. Thank you Matt for everything! P.S. Lets not forget about the legal team as well, Amanda Lima a special thank you as well. Thank you thank you thank you.

Niki O.

Matthew Sutton demonstrated exceptional professionalism right from the initial conversation. He displayed a remarkable level of attentiveness and genuinely listened to my concerns with compassion and empathy. Matt Sutton undeniably enhances the reputation of this law firm. He skillfully handled my case, achieving remarkable results. Matt’s integrity is unquestionable, and you can rest assured that your case is in capable hands. Notably, he negotiated a settlement quote that exceeded expectations by persuading the other insurance company to add an additional 10k. I extend my sincere gratitude to Matt for his outstanding work. He truly is an outstanding professional.

Sumi R.

Daniel Klein, Matthew J. Sutton and Elaine Becker, thanks for excellent support through out our process and keeping us updated. A caring and friendly service.