Atty. John McLeish
John received an Honours B.A. in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and his law degree from Dalhousie University. John is a founding partner of McLeish Orlando; his practice is devoted to representing individuals and their families who have suffered losses through a serious or catastrophic personal injury or death of a loved one.
Catastrophic Injury & More Attorney · 51+ Years Experience
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About John McLeish at a Glance
John McLeish is a Principal Partner, practicing at McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, pedestrian, tbi/sci, and education. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1975). Educated at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Law (LL.B., 1973) and University of Western Ontario (B.A. Honours, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent.
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About John McLeish
- John received an Honours B.A. in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and his law degree from Dalhousie University
- John is a founding partner of McLeish Orlando
- his practice is devoted to representing individuals and their families who have suffered losses through a serious or catastrophic personal injury or death of a loved one
- John is the co-author of seven published books that deal with personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance law
- One of his publications describes how to properly develop and build a winning case, while highlighting successful settlement, mediation, and trial techniques
- John’s extensive knowledge about traumatic brain injuries is further exhibited in another publication that solely discusses this subject
- John is a past president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, a past governor of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and a past director of the Ontario Brain Injury Association
- He is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario, recognized in Lexpert® list of leading lawyers in Toronto as Most Frequently Recommended, and has been elected a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
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DUI / DWI Defense
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Personal Injury
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Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury
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Education Law
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John McLeish brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, personal injury, and pedestrian, John McLeish can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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