What Mcleish Orlando Lawyers LLP does

McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP is a Toronto-based personal injury law firm founded in 1999 by John McLeish and Dale Orlando, with Patrick Brown joining as a third co-founding partner. The firm limits its practice to serious and catastrophic personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, product liability, occupiers' liability, sports injuries, long-term disability claims, and cross-border injury cases. It operates as a Limited Liability Partnership under Ontario law with 51–100 employees, including seven named partners and three named associates, several of whom hold Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation credentials from the Law Society of Ontario and have served as President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.

The firm operates exclusively on a contingency-fee basis: clients pay no upfront legal fees and the firm receives a pre-agreed percentage of damages upon successful resolution. Client acquisition is direct-to-consumer, driven by content marketing (a blog covering personal injury topics), organic search visibility, a formal lawyer referral program, the "Behind the Suit" podcast, and free initial consultations. The firm was an early adopter of paperless operations in Canada, enabling any team member to access client files from any location, though no AI/ML or proprietary technology platforms are evident in the available data.

McLeish Orlando has produced multiple settlements and judgments exceeding C$10 million, including a C$21 million mountain biking accident settlement (described as the largest damages awarded to a child in Canada) and a C$15.7 million spinal cord injury settlement. It is a founding member of the Personal Injury Alliance with Oatley Vigmond and Thomson Rogers, and has been consistently recognized as a Top 10 Personal Injury Boutique by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers, and a Lexpert-ranked firm. The firm is privately held by its partners with no external investment, no public listing, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Mcleish Orlando Lawyers LLP

Legal name

McLeish Orlando LLP

Website

https://mcleishorlando.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

McLeish Orlando Lawyers LLP is a Toronto-based plaintiff personal injury law firm founded in 1999, exclusively representing individuals with serious and catastrophic injuries on a contingency-fee basis across Ontario and cross-border matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury Law

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Catastrophic injury litigation
• Medical malpractice law
• Motor vehicle accident law
• Wrongful death claims

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Contingency Fees: The firm operates exclusively on contingency fee retainer agreements. Clients pay nothing until their claim is successfully resolved. The firm receives an agreed percentage of damages upon successful settlement or judgment. This allows access to experienced legal representation without upfront costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McLeish Orlando LLP is a Toronto-based personal injury law firm that provides legal representation to individuals who have suffered serious or catastrophic injuries due to the negligence of others. The firm handles case evaluation, litigation, and settlement negotiation across motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, brain and spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, product liability, occupiers' liability, sports and cycling injuries, long-term disability, and cross-border injury claims, operating on a contingency fee basis with no upfront cost to clients.

Product overview

McLeish Orlando LLP is a Toronto-based personal injury law firm offering a unified suite of legal services focused exclusively on serious injury cases. The firm provides comprehensive representation across multiple practice areas including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries (traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury), wrongful death, product liability, occupiers' liability, cycling accidents, sports injuries, long-term disability claims, and cross-border injury cases. The practice operates on a contingency fee model, meaning clients pay nothing unless the firm successfully resolves their case. The firm was founded in 1999 and has been consistently recognized as a top personal injury boutique in Canada, including recognition by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Best Lawyers in Canada, and Lexpert rankings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motor Vehicle Accident Law Legal representation for victims of motor vehicle collisions including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and e-bike accidents, helping clients obtain compensation for injuries and damages.
• Medical Malpractice Legal services for victims of medical negligence, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and negligent care during pregnancy and childbirth.
• Long Term Disability Claims Legal assistance for individuals seeking long-term disability benefits due to illness or disability preventing them from working.
• Catastrophic Injury Law Specialized legal representation for severe injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and quadriplegia, focusing on securing comprehensive compensation for lifelong care needs.
• Wrongful Death Claims Legal representation for families who have lost a loved one due to the negligence of others, pursuing justice and compensation.
• Product Liability Law Legal services for individuals injured by defective or dangerous products, holding manufacturers accountable for harm caused.
• Occupiers' Liability Law Legal representation for injuries sustained on premises due to unsafe conditions, including slip and fall accidents and swimming pool accidents.
• Cycling Accident Law Legal advocacy for cyclists injured in accidents, representing victims and families affected by cycling-related injuries.
• Sports Injury Law Legal services for serious injuries resulting from the negligence of facility operators, participants, or coaches during sporting activities.
• Cross-Border Injury Law Legal representation for individuals injured in accidents abroad and their families, navigating international injury claims.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Law Specialized legal services for traumatic brain injury victims, including pediatric brain injury claims with focus on long-term care and compensation.
• Spinal Cord Injury Law Legal representation for spinal cord injury victims, securing compensation for ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications.
• Orthopaedic Injury Law Legal services for severe orthopaedic injuries including fractures and musculoskeletal injuries from accidents.
• Paediatric Injury Law Legal representation for children who have suffered serious injuries, focusing on long-term needs and future care requirements.
• Accident Benefits Claims No-fault accident benefits claims processing including income replacement, medical/rehabilitation benefits, attendant care, and caregiver benefits for motor vehicle accident victims.
• Car Accident Law Legal representation for victims of car accidents, pursuing damages for injuries and losses caused by negligent drivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• $21 Million - Mountain biking accident settlement (largest damages awarded to a child in Canada)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Personal Injury Alliance (PIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017McLeish Orlando is a founding member of the Personal Injury Alliance (PIA), which also includes Oatley Vigmond and Thomson Rogers. The alliance has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Personal Injury Law Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, representing a network of specialized personal injury boutiques that collaborate and share expertise in serious injury litigation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mcleishorlando
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcleish-orlando-llp

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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