Atty. John A. McLeish CS
John’s practice and that of his firm, McLeish Orlando LLP, is dedicated exclusively to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord damage. John also represents family members in wrongful death cases.
Profile Summary
About John A. McLeish CS at a glance
John A. McLeish CS is a personal injury, product liability, and insurance attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at McLeish Orlando LLP. Admitted to practice in Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- John’s practice and that of his firm, McLeish Orlando LLP, is dedicated exclusively to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord damage
- John also represents family members in wrongful death cases
- John is a frequent lecturer and is published widely on continuing legal education programs on trial advocacy and matters related to actions for personal injury and wrongful death damages
- He is a co-author of four textbooks on Personal Injury and Trial Advocacy
- John served as a past president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and is named in the National Post’s list of Best Lawyers in Canada
- He is also recognized in Lexpert’s list of Leading Practitioners in Toronto as Most Frequently Recommended and is rated AV (Pre-eminent) by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
- Most recently John was named Toronto’s 2013 Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers in Canada
- He was also named Toronto’s Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada
- As well, John is an elected Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a North American organization which recognizes excellence in trial lawyers
- Furthermore, Canadian Lawyer Magazine chose McLeish Orlando LLP as one of the top five personal injury law firms in Canada
Practice Areas Explained
John A. McLeish CS's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. McLeish CS handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John A. McLeish CS is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ontario →
John A. McLeish CS is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ontario →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John A. McLeish CS is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Ontario →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Toronto 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.
Looking for additional Ontario attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Toronto or all attorneys in Ontario.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about John A. McLeish CS
Where is John A. McLeish CS's law office located?
What practice areas does John A. McLeish CS handle?
How can I contact John A. McLeish CS for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has John A. McLeish CS received?
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.