Michael I. Binetti*, Managing Partner of Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, brings a wealth of litigation experience, with extensive expertise in both trials and appeals. Known for his strategic legal acumen, Michael has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate complex cases and deliver successful outcomes across a wide range of litigation areas. Peers and clients alike praise Michael as an “excellent and creative lawyer” who “finds unique solutions to complex problems” and “knows how to win.” Recognized for his dedication and professionalism, he is described as a “strong advocate who always looks out for the best interests of his clients” and provides “timely, honest, and extremely valuable counsel.” Michael’s reputation for excellence is underscored by his inclusion in ranking services such as Best Lawyers, Lexology, and Lexpert.
Highlights
- Acts as lead counsel on complex trials before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice; appellate counsel before the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal
- Acts for companies subject to competition investigations and class actions; advises and acts on fair business practices disputes, including advertising and marketing business practices
- Advises and acts on construction liens, construction surety disputes, copyright and trademark disputes, termination of employment, fraud, franchise disputes, and product liability
- Acts on insured and uninsured professional negligence matters involving lawyers and investment industry professionals, broker/dealer disputes, regulatory investigations
- Acts for companies and individuals litigating with government, judicial reviews, elections law, integrity investigations, lobbyist registrations, and enforcement of municipal by-laws
- Martindale-Hubbell®: AV Preeminent Rating, awarded for the highest level of professional excellence
- Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion Award: Recognized for exceptional client service and dedication
- Best Lawyers in Canada: Featured for excellence in Administrative and Public Law, Municipal Law, Advertising and Marketing Law, Class Action Litigation, and Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Lexology Canada (formerly Who’s Who Legal): Ranked as Recommended in Lexology Index: Competition, a comprehensive guide to the leading competition and state aid lawyers and economists around the world as well as in the Canada - Competition edition
- Canadian Lexpert® Directory: Ranked as Repeatedly Recommended for Competition Law and Litigation - Corporate Commercial
- Lexpert Special Edition: Included as a Lexpert-ranked lawyer in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers (also 2022 and 2024)
- Mondaq Thought Leader: Recognized in Autumn 2022 for the article “Where’s The Beef? Class Action Alleges Price-Fixing, Restricting Supply”
*Practising through a professional corporation.


