Matt Taft is an Associate in our Litigation group.
Matt assists individuals, businesses, insurers and municipalities in a wide variety of lawsuits and appeals.
Matt obtained his master’s and law degrees from Queen’s University and has received a number of academic awards and scholarships. Today, he provides services to his clients that include but are not limited to:
- Insurance matters
- Contract and commercial disputes
- Negligence and tort actions
- Serious personal injury and fatality claims
- Fraud claims
- Professional liability claims
Matt’s approach to a lawsuit is a personal and collaborative one. During your initial consultation with Matt, he will help you identify realistic goals, give you an honest assessment of your case, and outline the legal steps and estimated costs required to achieve your desired result.
Throughout your lawsuit Matt will explain and prepare you for each stage of the litigation process. This collaborative approach empowers you to make the important decisions, manage risks, and achieve the best possible outcome—whether at trial or through a negotiated settlement. Because every lawsuit is unique, Matt often engages experts from multiple disciplines to assist him. Depending on the case, this may include private investigators, accountants, engineers, or medical professionals.
Closely connected to the community, Matt has served on several corporate, institutional, and not-for-profit boards and committees in the health care, education, social services, and environmental sectors. He has been an instructor at Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College. Internally, he is actively involved in the Litigation Group’s technology and practice improvement initiatives.
Before becoming a lawyer, Matt lived in the United States, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. To book a free in-person consultation, Matt can be reached by phone at 613-546-8068 or by email.
