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Our lawyers and legal staff are internationally trained and between them speak the languages of the communities we serve. The person reviewing your matter is the person who answers your call.

The Telesh Law Firm team
Caleesis Telesh, Founder & Principal Lawyer
Founder

Caleesis Telesh

Founder & Principal Lawyer

An Ontario licensed lawyer with eight years across the Ministry of the Attorney General, Gardiner Roberts LLP, and RBC Wealth Management. Caleesis advises businesses on incorporation, agreements, transactions, and compliance, and represents clients in contract, debt, property, employment, and small claims disputes. She works with clients in Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Dari, and some Punjabi.

Credentials · LL.B., University of Birmingham
Shaneisha Mattis, Foreign Trained Lawyer

Shaneisha Mattis

Foreign Trained Lawyer

A foreign-trained lawyer holding a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, and a Certificate of Qualification (NCA) from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. Shaneisha is enrolled in the Law Society of Ontario's licensing process and works on legal research, contract negotiation, policy drafting, and client relations.

Credentials · LL.B. (Hons), UWI · NCA
Diego Herrera, Internationally Trained Lawyer

Diego Herrera

Internationally Trained Lawyer

A licensed lawyer in Peru, now based in Toronto, with prior experience handling corporate and commercial litigation matters. Diego supports legal research and file preparation while completing his LLM in Canadian Common Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Credentials · LLM candidate, Osgoode Hall · NCA
Daniel Osei, Student Legal Assistant

Daniel Osei

Student Legal Assistant

Daniel is completing a Paralegal Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic, graduating in June 2026. As a Student Legal Assistant, he handles document management, client intake, and legal research, keeping corporate and civil files organised and case progress tracked.

Credentials · Paralegal Diploma, Seneca (2026)
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