DeRusha Law Firm
3 lawyers · Peel Region
One of 570 law firms listed in Mississauga, and one of 253 handling Family Law.
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DeRusha Law Firm is a family, civil, and business law firm based in Mississauga, Ontario, operating from an office on Matheson Boulevard East for more than 25 years. Lawyer Haig DeRusha founded the firm in 1994. Three lawyers now practice there, working in family law, family and estate mediation, business and corporate law, criminal defence, employment law, civil litigation, and wills and estates. Between them they speak English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Punjabi, and the firm serves clients across Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, Vaughan, Milton, and Oakville.
The firm leans heavily on mediation as an alternative to litigation. Haig DeRusha is certified through the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario as a mediator and can draft a legally binding separation agreement directly rather than referring clients elsewhere, and the firm works alongside a registered social worker who practices as a marriage and family therapist to support clients through separation. Haig DeRusha, a Family Law Specialist certified by the Law Society of Ontario, has also taught in the Bar Admission Program for new Ontario lawyers and was designated by the Superior Court of Ontario as a Dispute Resolution Officer in family law conferences.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founded in 1994 by lawyer Haig DeRusha.
- Haig DeRusha is a Family Law Specialist certified by the Law Society of Ontario and a Certified Family Mediator through the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario.
- Haig DeRusha has taught in the Bar Admission Program for Ontario lawyers, covering advocacy, professional responsibility, and criminal procedure.
- Syed Kabir was called to the bar in England and Wales and in Bangladesh in 1999, then to the Ontario bar in 2014, after a career that included serving as general counsel for a multinational corporation.
In the community
- Haig DeRusha is an active participant in the Royal Canadian Legion.
- Haig DeRusha is a member of the Peel Law Association, the Peel Criminal Lawyers Association, and Mediation/Arbitration Peel.
- Syed Kabir is a member of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
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Free consultationLawyers 3
Certified Specialists
A designation granted by the Law Society of Ontario, not a self-declared area of focus.
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1984–2021 · median 12 years in practice 3 of 3 lawyers
- Law schools
- Guru Nanak Dev University, University of Dhaka, University of Windsor 3 of 3 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
DeRusha Law Firm's office sits on Matheson Boulevard East in northeast Mississauga, near Toronto Pearson International Airport with quick highway access. It's a working business district of office and light industrial buildings rather than a courthouse square or a heritage main street, a practical fit for a firm whose practice spans business and corporate law alongside family and criminal matters. From there the firm serves clients across Mississauga and Brampton, and into Toronto, Vaughan, Milton, and Oakville.
Frequently asked questions
- Does DeRusha Law Firm offer family mediation as an alternative to going to court?
- Yes. Haig DeRusha is certified through the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario as a mediator and can draft a legally binding separation agreement directly, instead of only issuing a memorandum of understanding. Parties can mediate with a shared lawyer, with their own separate lawyers, or without a lawyer present.
- Can DeRusha Law Firm help me incorporate a business in Mississauga?
- Yes. The firm handles business incorporation, including choosing between federal and provincial registration, business name searches, and drafting the Articles of Incorporation.
- I've been charged with a criminal offence. Can DeRusha Law Firm represent me?
- Yes. The firm defends Criminal Code charges ranging from theft and fraud to more serious offences, as well as Highway Traffic Act matters, and it offers a free consultation to review the charge and discuss next steps.
- Can DeRusha Law Firm prepare my will and power of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills and powers of attorney and keeps the signed originals in safekeeping for clients, though it doesn't provide estate tax planning advice. Its posted fee for a basic will, including disbursements, was $672.35.
- Does DeRusha Law Firm offer a free consultation?
- Yes. The firm offers a free half hour consultation by phone or email before you commit to hiring a lawyer.
- What languages can I get help in at DeRusha Law Firm?
- Between its lawyers, the firm can assist clients in English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Punjabi.
Where to find them
1015 Matheson Blvd. East, Suite 1, Mississauga, ON L4W 3A4 · 905-625-2874
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