Desa Law
4 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Desa Law
Desa Law is a small civil and commercial litigation firm in downtown Toronto's financial district. Miranda Desa founded the firm in 2019 after being called to the Ontario bar in 2011, following law studies at Queen's University and an undergraduate honours degree in philosophy and political science at Lakehead University. The firm represents businesses and professionals in disputes touching business law, property law (both real estate and intellectual property), and tort claims, and it also offers consulting, advisory, and government relations services to companies and non-profit organizations.
The team includes senior litigation counsel Will O'Hara, a Law Society of Ontario Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation who studied law and music at Dalhousie University and has decades of experience in real property and intellectual property disputes. Associate Zainab Olasege holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto and an honours science degree combining biology and professional writing, also from U of T. Counsel John Reiterowski is licensed to practice in both Ontario and New York State, has experience in matters before courts across Ontario and British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada, and served previously in the Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Miranda Desa was called to the Ontario bar in 2011 and founded Desa Law in 2019.
- A lawyer at the firm is a Law Society of Ontario Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation.
- Counsel at the firm has experience in matters before the Supreme Court of Canada.
In the community
- Miranda Desa has volunteered with Lawyers Feed the Hungry, a program run by the Law Society Foundation of Ontario that serves hot meals to people who need them.
Good to know
Woman-owned
LGBTQ+ friendlyLawyers 4
John Reiterowski
Counsel
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionEmployment & Labour Law
Miranda Desa
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBusiness & Corporate Law
Will O'Hara
Senior Litigation Counsel
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionReal Estate Law
Zainab Olasege
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2011 · median 15 years in practice 1 of 4 lawyers
- Law schools
- Dalhousie University, Queen's University, University of Toronto 3 of 4 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Desa Law's suite is at 55 University Avenue, an 18 storey office tower at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Wellington Street in the heart of Toronto's financial core. The building dates to 1978 and connects directly into the underground PATH network and to St. Andrew subway station on the Yonge University line, which makes it an easy meeting point for clients coming from across the city.
The office is part of Wolf Law Chambers, an arrangement in which a number of independent lawyers share space and practise on their own rather than as one firm. Senior litigation counsel Will O'Hara, for instance, runs a separate practice, William S. O'Hara Law, while also serving as counsel to Desa Law's clients.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of legal work does Desa Law handle?
- Desa Law focuses on civil and commercial litigation, covering business disputes, real estate and intellectual property matters, and tort claims. The firm also provides consulting, advisory, and government relations services to companies and non-profits.
- A client owes my business money and won't pay. Can Desa Law help?
- Yes, this is within the firm's regular commercial litigation practice. Founder Miranda Desa has written about strategies for collecting overdue payments and moving disputes toward a faster resolution.
- I think I was wrongfully dismissed. Does Desa Law handle employment disputes?
- Yes, the firm handles employment matters. It has published guidance for employers on changes to employment agreement requirements, reflecting its experience in this area.
- Will my case go to trial, or does Desa Law try to settle first?
- Desa Law says it favours moving matters to early resolution where possible, including through summary judgment motions, but will take a case to trial when that is in the client's interest.
- How big is Desa Law and who would work on my file?
- The firm is small, with founder Miranda Desa working alongside senior litigation counsel Will O'Hara, counsel John Reiterowski, and associate Zainab Olasege, supported by a legal assistant and a director of business development.
- Where is Desa Law located and how do I reach the firm?
- The office is at 55 University Avenue, Suite 1100, in downtown Toronto. The firm can be reached at 647-660-3166 or info@desalaw.com.
Where to find them
55 University Ave, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON M5J 2H7 · 647-660-3166
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