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

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.

Richard D.

Matthew Sutton is a very empathetic and compassionate lawyer that cares about his clients and will fight for their current and future needs to ensure their recovery. He is the exact opposite of ambulance chasers that only care about their fee. I know first hand, which is why I switched to Thomson Rogers. The difference between my first law firm and Thomson Rogers was astonishing. They associate with excellent client support personnel. I highly recommend them. Thank you Matt.

Annie R.

Matthew Sutton is a brilliant Lawyer who is passionate about the work he does. The results he achieves are a reflection of his commitment to serving his clients well. I am glad I was lucky enough to have encountered Thomson Rogers Lawyers along with their team of assistants. They are trustworthy Lawyers, I would highly recommend their services.