Michael Stanton
Michael Stanton
Education: McMaster University, (Hons.) B.A. 2003; University of Ottawa, LL.B. 2006
Called to the Bar: 2007
Memberships: Law Society of Upper Canada, Ontario Bar Association, Hamilton Law Association
Community Involvement: Member of the Bench and Bar sub-committee and the Commercial Litigation sub-committee for the Hamilton Law Association. Past member of the New Lawyers and Continuing Professional Development sub-committees for the Hamilton Law Association. Volunteer Coach for the Ancaster Minor Hockey League.
Areas of Practice
Focused on getting the best resolution possible.
When Mike Stanton works on a case, he gives as much attention to the process as the outcome. “Results are important, but so is how we get there,” says Mike. “We don’t win at all costs. We take a more global look and re-evaluate regularly to make sure clients reach their ultimate goal.”
A civil and commercial litigator with experience in employment law, construction law and debt recovery, Mike’s priority is fixing problems.
“We evaluate the risks of litigation and come up with a fair positive business resolution that satisfies their needs. My advocacy style is to have a conversation with the court. That’s how the court will come around to see my point of view. But long before we see a courtroom, I’m often working with opposing counsel to get the best resolution possible.”
Mike’s favourite cases are the most challenging ones. “I live and breathe my clients’ files, and I’d rather have a grueling case where I get more than the client hoped for than an easy case that was a hands-down win.”
Featured Work
None at this time.
A: I like to see the glass as half full. Being an optimist is much more productive and enjoyable than being a pessimist. It allows you to make the most of opportunities.
A:Without a doubt, the birth of my son.
A:My grandfather. He taught me to play chess and hockey and told me about the war—that got me interested in history and political events, which became my undergrad degree. I looked up to him a lot when I was growing up.
A: My grandfather. He taught me to play chess and hockey and told me about the war—that got me interested in history and political events, which became my undergrad degree. I looked up to him a lot when I was growing up.