Mitchell Jacob Rattner

Mitchell practices in the areas of estate, trust, and mental incompetency litigation, and advises clients on matters of estate planning and administration.

Mitchell takes a compassionate and pragmatic approach in assisting his clients navigate the complexities of the legal system. Mitchell employs creativity to find prudent solutions for his clients, and strives to do so efficiently and economically. Just as clients appreciate Mitchell’s candour, Mitchell also employs a straightforward approach to negotiation, and in his courtroom advocacy. Mitchell regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and has also appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Mitchell utilizes this same approach in serving as a mediator, and welcomes the opportunity to assist parties in trying to resolve their disputes.

Mitchell’s practice also involves working as preferred counsel for LawPRO on matters of professional negligence with respect to estate and trust issues.

Mitchell is currently serving as Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Section Executive, and has been an active member of the Executive for several years.

Mitchell is the current editor of Estate Litigation , 2nd Edition, and has written several papers in the area of estate and guardianship litigation. Mitchell has chaired and spoken at professional engagements, community information sessions, and has guest lectured at Osgoode Hall Law School. Mitchell has been recognized as “One to Watch” in the Best Lawyers Magazine, and as a Top Lawyer in Toronto by Post City Magazines.