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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.

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. Charles Osuji 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.

Our Lawyers
Charles (3)paint
CHARLES OSUJI
CEO & Managing Partner
Charles (3)paint
JAMES (JIM) SMITH
Retired
Phil Lalonde
PHIL LALONDE
Senior Counsel
Charles (3)paint
CHUKWUEMEKA IBEZIM DIMIRI (CHUK’)
Senior Associate
Amanda Ovaici
AMANDA OVAICI
Senior Associate
ROWAN FISHER - Calgary Immigration Lawyer
ROWAN FISHER
Managing Lawyer, Immigration Division
Juliette Ukpabi
JULIETTE UKPABI
Senior Associate
Deborah Pearce
DEBORAH PEARCE
Senior Associate
Kate Eseonu
KATE ESEONU
Senior Associate
SALLY OSUJI
SALLY OSUJI
Associate
Juliette Omonigho
JULIETTE OMONIGHO
Associate
LUCY DIALE MEWANU
LUCY DIALE MEWANU
Associate
JEMIMA AKLAMANU
JEMIMA AKLAMANU
Associate
Daniel Hermann
DANIEL HERMANN
Associate
Giavanna Valacco
GIAVANNA VALACCO
Associate
Christie Eze
CHRISTIE EZE
Senior Associate
David Chan
SUKHCREET SIDHU
Associate
Imtiaz Hafiz
IMTIAZ HAFIZ
Legal Strategist / Student-at-Law
Shikha Shukla
SHIKHA SHUKLA
Legal Strategist / Student-at-Law
Harsimrat Nahal
HARSIMRAT SINGH NAHAL
Legal Strategist / Student-at-Law
Nonye Opara
NONYE OPARA
Senior Legal Strategist / Student-at-Law
CHUKWUEMEKA A. EZEOGU (“LYON”)
CHUKWUEMEKA A. EZEOGU (“LYON”)
Legal Strategist / Student-at-Law
Joshua Bode Williams
JOSHUA BODE WILLIAMS
Legal Strategist / Student-at-Law
Phil Lalonde
Phil Lalonde
Senior Counsel
ROWAN FISHER - Calgary Immigration Lawyer
ROWAN FISHER
Managing Lawyer, Immigration Division
Amna Bhatti - Calgary Immigration Lawyer
AMNA BHATTI
Immigration Lawyer
Anzhela Said
ANZHELA SAID
Senior Immigration Lawyer
Gurbhajneek Singh Samra
GURBHAJNEEK SINGH SAMRA
Senior Immigration Lawyer
Kate Eseonu
KATE ESEONU
Senior Immigration Lawyer
Juliette Ukpabi
JULIETTE UKPABI
Senior Immigration Lawyer
Olha Senkovych
Olha Senkovych
Immigration Administrative Assistant
Adela Teoteoi-Pîrlică
Adela Teoteoi-Pîrlică
Immigration Legal Assistant
Jaclyn Dorchak
Jaclyn Dorchak
Immigration Legal Assistant
Harpinder Sanghera
Harpinder Sanghera
Immigration Intake Specialist
Our Support Staff
CLAIRE ROBERTS
CLAIRE ROBERTS
Client Relations and Business Development Manager
AMANDA MURILLO GARCIA
AMANDA MURILLO GARCIA
Account Manager
Oluwatobi Ibiyemi
OLUWATOBI IBIYEMI
Legal Assistant
YASMIN DHALLA
YASMIN DHALLA
Executive Administrator / E.A to Charles Osuji
Ashley Adrian-Sauvé
ASHLEY ADRIAN-SAUVE
Legal Assistant
Airat Abu
AIRAT ABU
Legal Assistant
Claire Son
CLAIRE SON
Legal Assistant
Abby Ghanem
ABBY GHANEM
Intake Specialist
Ibrahim Bakarr Fofanah
IBRAHIM BAKARR FOFANAH
Real Estate Paralegal
Anastasia Lussier
ANASTASIA LUSSIER
Senior Real Estate Paralegal
Charles (3)paint
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Social Media Marketing
Vincent Tudor - SEO Legal Marketing Director
VINCENT TUDOR
SEO, SEM & PPC Manager

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.

What People Say About US

JENNIFER L.

“Charles was fantastic to work with! He was very professional, made sure I knew my options and supportive to the end. He successfully handled my employment matter and I would hire Charles again if needed.”

KIRSTEN A.

Aniedi Davidson at Osuji & Smith made our experience of incorporating interesting, accessible and hassle free. She took the time required to help us understand the process thoroughly and was very kind and friendly. Incorporating felt like a large task to us and she made it easy! I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking to incorporate their business.

NEDU A.

Quite frankly, Osuji & Smith is the best. Charles and his team handled my Divorce process with ease. Their level of flexibility and professionalism is second to none! Would advise the general public to contact Osuji & Smith for all their legal needs.

RON H.

I would like to thank Nitin Srivastava of Osuji & Smith for his help on my recent case. He was very professional and knowledgeable and helped me to make the proper decision regarding my case. I would recommend Nitin to anyone needing advice on labour and employment law.

MICHELLE R.

My partner and I had a meeting with Charles today. He was very welcoming and so full of knowledge! Not only that but most importantly, honest. He helped us understand our situation and did so without us retaining him and charging us a ton of money! Such a different experience than any other lawyer I had dealt with in the city. He did not make us feel as if we were just a dollar sign and actually seemed to care. That is not common in lawyers. You’re awesome Charles and we would most definitely recommend you to anyone!

JOSEPHINE O.

Charles Osuji has been my legal advisor for some time now. From the first day I met with him, I came to the conclusion that being brilliant and respectful has nothing to do with race or colour of skin. If you need a smart, efficient, competent, hardworking and professional lawyer, Charles Osuji embodies all these qualities. Charles is a very patient, considerate, hardworking lawyer that works 24/7 for the best interest of his client. He has been handling all my legal matters and has done an amazing job. I should note that he works with a dynamic and friendly team. I highly recommend him and his law firm, Osuji & Smith!

FOERSTER D.

I had a great experience with Charles Osuji and his staff! Very professional and friendly and helpful. They are very reasonable with their hourly rates. I highly recommend Charles Osuji and Osuji & Smith to all my friends and anyone out there who is looking for professional help.

CARMELO M.

Had a great experience dealing with Charles. He looked after our best interests and finished our contract in good time. We will be using Osuji and Smith in the future.

CHRIS W.

Osuji and Smith handles all of our personal and business needs and we could not be happier with them. They are always available to answer any questions and provide sound advice. If you are looking for a great law firm, call them and they will take care of you every step of the way.

ROMINA B.

They are Excellent and I had a wonderful experience especially Mr. Charles! He is very friendly and explained us all the outcomes. And we won the case!

GLORIA N.

Charles and Colleen provided me with some legal and real estate services. They are very professional, competent and on time. Their fees are very reasonable too. I highly recommend Charles Osuji and to anyone looking for a competent and knowledgeable lawyer that can resolve your case quickly at a reasonable price. Thanks, Osuji and Smith for the excellent work!

BORIS N.

We hired Charles to help us with Employment law. He was very knowledgeable on the matter, he worked very efficiently and he achieved a favorable result in a short period of time. He was also very reasonable priced. I highly recommend him to anyone in a need of legal advice and services.

OLA F.

I came to Osuji & Smith to review a commercial lease for my new business location. Charles and Alessia thoroughly reviewed my lease with me so that I understood it, and provided me specific notes about the present lease to take back to the landlord. Charles exceeded my expectations by also giving me additional tips on legal contracts on top of sharing some business advice that will be invaluable to the future of my business and my success as a new business owner. I feel the value I received from this office is why I will surely choose them again in the future.

JAMES G.

I worked solely with Charles on an employment case that was very personal to me. From the get go he displayed nothing but the highest standard of respect, knowledge, case fact competency and actually cares about your interest & well being. Always reachable even whilst I was overseas in multiple countries. His consistency, experience, historic reference, and flawless case punctuality are very noticeable in the way he handled every single matter. I can’t thank him enough for his honest work, support, and dealings. Osuji and Smith law-firm is an amazing establishment. Thank you again, Charles.

JOSEPHINE O.

Charles Osuji has been my legal advisor for some time. From the first day I met with Charles I came to conclusion that being brilliant and respectful has nothing to do with race or colour of skin. If you need a smart, efficient, competent, hardworking and professional lawyer, Charles embodies all these qualities. Charles is very patient, considerate, hardworking lawyer that works 24/7 for the best interest of his client. He has been handling all my legal matters and had done an amazing job. He works with a dynamic and friendly team. I highly recommend him and his law firm Osuji & Smith Lawyers.

FRANKLIN O.

I have used them once and all I can say is their services are top notch, didn’t have anything to complain about. Hence I will definitely recommend them to friends and family.

SEBA P.

I had the opportunity to have Charles Osuji providing legal services for myself and I can say that he and his team dealt with my matter in a very professional way. They are very responsive and Charles worked even on a Sunday to have my issue solved as soon as possible. Reasonable priced and more than that, he offered me the most cost-efficient alternatives for my case. Highly recommend this law firm.

SARATHY

I hired Charles for a prenuptial agreement. He is amazing from day 1. Unlike other corporate family lawyers, Charles calls you back even after 9 pm and even on a Saturday or Sunday. You can directly talk to Charles anytime unlike other lawyers who are not so easy to talk. His prices are reasonable and he is very professional. I would highly recommend Osuji & Smith for your legal needs.

TERRY T.

I worked with Charles and Colleen for the sale of my old home and the purchase of my new home. They were so wonderful to deal with. Very professional and helpful. I would highly recommend Osuji & Smith for your legal needs!

ANGIE N.

Charles is amazing. He handled my divorce efficiently and professional and put up with some craziness on my part. Would definitely recommend!