PEOPLE
Welcome to the Magnus Law team page. Our experienced attorneys and dedicated staff are committed to providing exceptional legal services. Discover the professionals who will advocate for your rights and guide you through every step of your legal journey. Contact us today to learn more about our team and how we can assist you.
Practice Leaders
Duncan Magnus
Lawyer and Mediator
LL.B.
B.A.
Duncan Magnus, a dedicated trial lawyer, specializes in litigation and dispute resolution, passionately advocating for his clients across all court levels in British Columbia.
Sanjeev Patro
Associate Counsel
LL.B.
BSc.
Sanjeev, Associate Counsel at Magnus Law, brings over a decade of experience in civil and commercial litigation, representing diverse clients across all court levels in British Columbia.
Talan Suleyman
Lawyer
J.D.
B.A.
Talan H. Suleyman, a Litigation Associate at Magnus Law, specializes in civil litigation and has represented clients in both Provincial and Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Languages: English, Kurdish
Krystal Rahmati
Articled Student
Krystal holds a JD from Thompson Rivers University and a BBA with an Advanced Diploma in Accounting from Capilano University.
Languages: English, Kurdish
Our Team
Haleh magnus
Office Manager and HR
Haleh Magnus, Office Manager at Magnus Law, has 23 years of accounting experience and previously worked for international CPA firms and her own accounting business.
Languages: English, Farsi
Kim Murphy
Paralegal
Kim Murphy, a litigation paralegal at Magnus Law with over 20 years of experience, has worked with Duncan Magnus since 2011 and specializes in civil litigation. She graduated from the Paralegal program at VCC and excels in file management, client meetings, drafting legal documents, and trial preparation.
Shirley Holonko
Paralegal
Shirley Holonko, a litigation paralegal at Magnus Law since 2017, has 30 years of experience in civil litigation. She is dedicated to assisting clients with resolving their legal issues.
Kellye White
Paralegal
Alyshia Pisarski
Junior Paralegal
Alyshia, a Junior Paralegal at Magnus Law, brings a background in private investigation to her role, supporting legal professionals with research and document preparation. She continues her legal education at Capilano University and excels in maintaining organized records and using legal software.
Avdeep Gill
Junior Paralegal
Avdeep Gill, a Junior Paralegal at Magnus Law since 2021, holds a Paralegal Certificate from Vancouver Career College and has advanced her expertise from Personal Injury to Civil Litigation.
Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi
Lida Magnus
Student Lawyer
Kelly-Ann McCaffrey
Bipasha Patro
Tanya Braithwaite
Receptionist/Admin
Tanya Braithwaite, the Receptionist at Magnus Law since September 2023, assists with front office administration and has over 30 years of office experience.
Hediyeh Sadegh
Tarane Talebi
Web Developer
Tarane is a software developer with 3 years of experience. She currently works at Magnus Law as a web developer, maintaining the website's design and content.
Emotional Support Experts
Ollie Magnus
Emotional Support
Ollie, an Australian Shepherd, joined Magnus Law in May 2020 and ensures everyone gets love and attention. Always ready for a pat or hello, he supports both our team and clients with his affectionate nature.