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Established 1980

A Legacy of
Excellence
Our Evolution

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 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.

Our Professional Identity

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.

Contact Osuji & Smith Lawyers — A Calgary Full-Service Law Firm with focus on:

Employment Law
Civil Litigation Law
Real Estate Law
Family & Divorce Law
Immigration Law
Business & Corporate Law
Wills and Estate
Personal Injury Law
The Osuji & Smith Story

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Osuji & Smith Office Atmosphere

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 Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Family & Divorce, Personal Injury, Immigration, Business and Corporate, Wills 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...

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 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.

New Name,
But Same Dedication

Professional Legal Collaboration

Diverse, Competent
& Approachable

The Osuji & Smith Team Perspective

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.

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.

Our Competitive Advantage

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 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.

Proven Authority

Legacy Of Recognition

9YEARS

Best Rated Employment Lawyers

Osuji & Smith has won the Three Best Rated for Best Rated Employment Lawyers in Calgary for 9 consecutive years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

7YEARS

Best Rated Business Lawyers

Our 7th consecutive win for Three Best Rated Business Lawyers in Calgary: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

5YEARS

Divorce, Civil & Estate Awards

Winning the Three Best Rated for Best Rated Divorce, Civil Litigation and Estate Planning Lawyers in Calgary for 2025. This marks our 5th win in these categories.

5YEARS

Top Choice Award Winners

Proud recipients of the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Top Choice Award for Business Services in Calgary, as well as the Hope Awards and Aspen recognitions.

32+

Global Diversity Calgary

Languages Spoken

A Global Perspective in Calgary
Our Global Identity

We Speak Your Language.
We Understand Your Journey.

"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."

EnglishMandarinUyghur TurkishIboFrench EdoUrduPunjabi UrhoboGermanItsekiri ItalianSouth KoreanJapanese ArabicSpanishHindi YorubaPashtoPolish RomanianRussianUkrainian UzbekBengaliHausa EsanGujaratiKiswahili

"Our lawyers will connect with you and understand your instructions."

The Blueprint of Success

Our Strategic Advantage

The Global
Connection

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

Proven
Settlement Rate

We have settled over 90% of our cases. We achieve results. Our focus is on building resolutions that save our clients time and money.

Top Tier
Rankings

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

Flexible
Fee Structures

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

Taking the First Step

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Osuji & Smith Lawyers is known for its friendly team of legal professionals. We are client-focused and driven to produce practical results for you. For years, our clients have trusted our experience and skill in solving their legal matters. Our office is conveniently located in Kensington close to downtown Calgary, with free parking available for your ease of access.

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