Matthew Sherman

Senior Associate

Ottawa
[email protected]
613.787.3728

Matthew’s practice focuses on insurance claim defense and healthcare. He has represented clients in Small Claims Court, Superior Court, Federal Court and before the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board.

Matthew completed his articles with BLG’s Ottawa office before joining the firm as an associate. He worked as an intake and assessment worker for the Children's Aid Society before studying law.

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Law Society of Ontario
  • Member, County of Carleton Law Association
  • Member, The Advocates' Society

Community Involvement

  • The ID Project
  • Pro bono
  • Board Member, ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities
  • Canadian Defence Lawyers: Young Lawyers Committee ​

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recognize in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada as “One to Watch” (Insurance Law, Medical Negligence)

Bar Admission & Education

  • Ontario, 2018
  • JD (first-class Hons.), Bond University, 2016
  • Post-Graduate Certificate, dispute resolution, York University, 2013
  • MSW, University of Windsor, 2012
  • BA, University of Dayton, 2010