Atty. Cara Shamess
Cara Shamess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law . Cara, who practices law in Markham, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025.
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Cara Shamess is a construction attorney based in Markham, Ontario, practicing at Wilson Vukelich LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Ontario Bar Association (2003). Educated at University of Toronto (J.D., 2002) and University of Western Ontario (—, 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Markham, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cara Shamess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law
- Cara, who practices law in Markham, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Markham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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