ABOUT US - YOUR CALGARY LAWYERS

New Name, But Same Dedication

Mr. Smith established Osuji & Smith (formerly, Smith Law Office) in 1980. He had practiced law for many years before Mr. Osuji was even conceived. They grew up half a world apart, and over four decades in-between. Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon. D.) joined the firm in 2013 as an articling student and, in a short time, with his energy and enthusiasm in the practice of law, became a Partner in the firm, which was renamed Osuji & Smith Lawyers in 2016. Shortly thereafter, Charles became the sole of owner of the firm and its Managing Partner.

The success of Osuji & Smith is a testament to the fact that when people from different backgrounds come together and focus on shared core values such as excellence and compassion, while ignoring all artificial divides, magic happens. The firm continues to focus on excellence, diversity, inclusion, compassionate representations, and achieving results for our clients

DIVERSE, COMPETENT AND APPROACHABLE CALGARY LAWYERS

The legal staff and support staff at Osuji & Smith reflect the changing face of Calgary’s professional groups – bringing a range of perspectives (cultural, linguistic, international, and experiential) to solving legal problems for its clients. Our lawyers combine to bring sensitive and caring customer service to our clients who are looking for exceptional legal representation. Our client base includes long-time Calgary residents and folks who may be newer to the Calgary community. This success in representing clients is no accident. It requires a staff that understands and appreciates both the Calgary work environment and an office space that is inclusive enough to welcome and encourage perspectives from abroad. The diversity of legal, financial and lived experiences has become the cornerstone of growth for the firm.

GET TO KNOW OSUJI & SMITH LAWYERS

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Founded in 1980, acquired by Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon. D.) in 2017, and now renowned as one of the largest black-owned law firms in Canada, Osuji & Smith is a diverse, fast growing, award winning Calgary full service law firm with focus on Employment LawCivil LitigationReal EstateFamily & DivorcePersonal Injury, ImmigrationBusiness and CorporateWills and Estate with two locations in the heart of Calgary, and a presence in Dubai, Yukon, Ottawa, and Airdrie. For several years, Osuji & Smith has been voted as one of the best rated Employment, Business, Civil, Divorce and Estate Planning Lawyers in Calgary through multiple platforms. Our lawyers have an insatiable thirst for success and know nothing but perfection when it comes to representing our clients.
Our team provides representation that is tailored to the specific needs and concerns of each client. We are mindful that the dispute is the client’s, and, therefore, it is the client’s objectives that must be addressed. We value close engagement with the client at an early stage in the dispute process. This gives us an opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the case at hand, as well as the various surrounding factors influencing the dispute. The end result is a cost-effective strategy that is tailored towards our client’s objectives. Learn more about us…

At Osuji & Smith, our primary focus is settlement and saving money for our clients. However, if litigation is the only route to go, we stop at nothing when defending our clients because our clients are our family, and will be treated as such.

At Osuji & Smith, we do everything differently. That is why we are successful. We have a modern and progressive approach to law. Hiring a lawyer at Osuji & Smith means that you have hired all of our lawyers because we constantly meet to discuss all of our cases and jointly come up with the best strategy to resolve your case. We ensure that the lawyers at Osuji & Smith maintain the highest standards of quality and service in their service to their clients.

Three Best Rated for Best Rated Employment Lawyers in Calgary – 2024  Top Choice Award for Business Law Services in Calgary - 2024

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WHY CHOOSE OSUJI & SMITH CALGARY LAWYERS

DIVERSITY
We are a Calgary law firm of diverse lawyers. Our success is proof that there is value in diverse professionals working together for the common goal of adding value to the lives of their clients.
EFFECTIVE LAWYERS
Our lawyers do not waste your time or money. As skilled negotiators inside and outside the courtroom, we work hard to resolve disputes early and amicably when possible.
PROVEN RESULTS
With decades of experience in transactions and litigation, we know how to develop winning strategy for our clients. Working hand in hand with our clients, we advance their interests and resolve their legal issues both in and out of court. We have successfully represented thousands of clients throughout Calgary and beyond.
ASSERTIVE, NOT AGGRESSIVE
We are not aggressive. We are assertive. The aggressive lawyer looks for conflict. The assertive lawyer looks for resolution while not being a push over. We strive to achieve fair, long-term results, not wage a war for short-term gains. Not every dispute warrants protracted litigation, particularly if the claim can be resolved efficiently at the outset. However, for those claims that cannot be resolved in a r reasonable manner, a targeted strategy can often result in an outcome that is both favourable to the client and mindful of the business costs of litigation. We set reasonable budgets and alternative fee arrangements that provide clients with cost certainty throughout the life of a dispute. We listen to, and know, our clients’ objectives.
INNOVATIVE
We are successful because we are different. Our lawyers are innovative. They understand the growing demand for a customized, progressive approach for our clients.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES
Community service has always been an integral part of Osuji & Smith, and our firm will continue to support deserving organizations by giving back. We currently volunteer with Legal Aid and the Lawyer Referral Service. Our Managing Partner currently runs a monthly legal clinic in the Calgary North East area in collaboration with Aspen Family & Community Network Society.
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…Osuji & Smith Calgary lawyers has just won the 2024 Three Best Rated for Best Rated Employment Lawyers in Calgary. This is our eight win having won it in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024. We have also won the 2024 Three Best Rated for Best Rated Business Lawyers in Calgary for 2024. This is our sixth win having won it in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024. Osuji & Smith has also won the Three Best Rated for Best Rated Divorce, Civil Litigation and Estate Planning Lawyers in Calgary for 2024. This is our third win. We have also won the 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Top Choice Award for Business Services in Calgary and the Hope Awards, Aspen, among other awards.

“Diversity and inclusion is at the core of our Calgary law firm mission and strategy. We walk the talk when it comes to diversity and multiculturalism. Also, effective communication is the key to our success. Our friendly and multilingual legal team speaks more than 32 languages including English, Mandarin, Uyghur, Turkish, Ibo, French, Edo, Urdu, Punjabi, Urhobo, German, Itsekiri, Italian, South Korean, Twi, Ewe, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, Hindi, Yoruba, Pashto, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Bengali, Hausa, Esan, West African Pidgin, Gujarati, Kiswahili, Moldavian, honesty and efficiency. We speak your language. Our lawyers will connect with you and understand your instructions.”

Our Strategic Advantage

We are diverse. We speak your language. We speak English, Igbo, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, Spanish, Japanese,Korean, French, Hindu, Punjabi, and Urdu.

We have settled over 90% of our cases. We achieve results.

We have been consistently voted as one of the top 3 Employment & Business Lawyers in Calgary.

We offer various fee structures: flat rates,hourly rates and contingency fees depending on the client’s case and financial abilities.

DO YOU HAVE A CASE? REQUEST A CONSULTATION

Osuji & Smith Lawyers is known for its friendly team of legal professionals. We are client-focused and also driven to produce practical results for you.For years, our clients have trusted our experience and skill in solving their legal matters. Our skill is based on knowledge of the law and our ability to interpret it depending upon the facts of each case. Our dedicated team of lawyers is constantly striving to find unique resolutions for your complex issues. Our office is conveniently located in Kensington close to downtown Calgary, Alberta. For easy access, we also have free parking available for our clients.

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