Atty. John McLeish

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.

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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 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

Practice Areas Explained

John McLeish's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John McLeish handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John McLeish

What practice areas does John McLeish handle?
John McLeish focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, pedestrian, tbi/sci, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has John McLeish practiced law?
John McLeish has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John McLeish go to law school?
John McLeish earned their education at (LL.B., 1973); (B.A. Honours, 1970).
How can I contact John McLeish for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John McLeish received?
John McLeish's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Law
- 1973
B.A. Honours
University of Western Ontario
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1975

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