Matthew "Matt" Owen-King, General Attorney in the United States
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Matthew "Matt" Owen-King is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Real Estate.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- General · Government · Real Estate
- Handles General, Government, and Real Estate matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Expropriation Law, Toronto (Canada) (2022).
About Matthew "Matt" Owen-King: Matthew "Matt" Owen-King is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Matthew takes on
Matthew concentrates on general, government, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matthew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Real Estate
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General cases nationwide
Matthew takes general matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Matthew takes government matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases nationwide
Matthew takes real estate matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Matthew "Matt" Owen-King — general lawyer in the U.S.
Matthew "Matt" Owen-King is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Real Estate.
Matt works throughout Ontario in expropriation law and related claims litigation. He has been involved in all aspects of infrastructure projects, including hydro corridors, regional road widening, transit, major municipal capital works, and most highway projects in the province, such as Highways 7, 11, 26, 400, 401, 404, 407 East, 410, 427 and the QEW. Matt has extensive experience acting for parties before various levels of the courts and administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Municipal Board/Local Planning Appeal Tribunal/Ontario Land Tribunal.
A Past President of the Ontario Expropriation Association, Matt served as an executive on its Board for many years. He is also a member of the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations, the Advocates’ Society, the International Municipal Lawyers Association and the International Right of Way Association.
Matt has presented on various topics relating to expropriation law before the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators. He addressed a delegation of government officials from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at a symposium hosted by a local university. Matt has also been a speaker at the Annual Conference of the Ontario Association of Municipal Real Estate Administrators (OAMREA) and the educational seminars jointly hosted by the Ontario Expropriation Association and the Ontario Municipal Board/Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
Matthew's approach to general cases
Matt works throughout Ontario in expropriation law and related claims litigation. He has been involved in all aspects of infrastructure projects, including hydro corridors, regional road widening, transit, major municipal capital works, and most highway projects in the province, such as Highways 7, 11, 26, 400, 401, 404, 407 East, 410, 427 and the QEW. Matt has extensive experience acting for…
Clients Matthew works with
Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, government, and real estate matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Matthew has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Expropriation Law, Toronto (Canada)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Expropriation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Expropriation Law, Toronto (Canada) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Expropriation Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
Locations
Matthew "Matt" Owen-King's office in Toronto
Matthew's primary office is at 17 Leader Lane, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Matthew "Matt" Owen-King — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matthew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Matthew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Matthew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Matthew
Matthew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Matthew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Matthew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Matthew "Matt" Owen-King
How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Matthew offer a free consultation?
Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in this state typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside the area?
Matthew evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Matthew's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Matthew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Matthew accepting new general clients right now?
Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.