OUR TEAM

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.

Sanjeev Patro

Associate Counsel

LL.B.

BSc.

Talan Suleyman

Lawyer

J.D.

B.A.

Languages: English, Kurdish

Krystal Rahmati

Articled Student


Languages: English, Kurdish

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 all levels in court, including Provincial and Supreme Court  British Columbia and British Columbia Court of Appeal..

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/HR

Kim Murphy

Paralegal

Shirley Holonko

Paralegal

Kellye White

Paralegal

Kelly-Ann McCaffrey

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Alyshia Pisarski

Junior Paralegal

Avdeep Gill

Junior Paralegal

Lida Magnus

Student Lawyer

Bipasha Patro

Tanya Braithwaite

Receptionist/Admin

Hediyeh Sadegh

Admin Assistant

Tarane Talebi

Web Developer

Haleh magnus

Operations 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 specialized in civil litigation since 2011. A VCC Paralegal program graduate, she excels in file management, client meetings, and trial preparation.

Shirley Holonko

Paralegal

Shirley Holonko, a litigation paralegal at Magnus Law since 2017, has over 30 years of experience in civil litigation. She is dedicated to assisting clients with resolving their legal issues.

Kellye White

Paralegal

Kellye, with over a decade of experience, joined Magnus Law in 2020 and is known for her innovative problem-solving and dedication to client and case management.

Kelly-Ann McCaffrey

Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Kelly McCaffrey is a seasoned Paralegal and Legal Assistant with a broad expertise in areas such as ICBC defence, corporate litigation, and class action law.

Alyshia Pisarski

Junior Paralegal

Alyshia, a Junior Paralegal at Magnus Law, leverages her private investigation background to support legal professionals with research and document preparation while continuing her legal studies at Capilano University.

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

Lida, a Magnus Law team member since 2016, is pursuing a BCOM at UBC Sauder, with plans to attend law school, inspired by the firm's positive impact.

Bipasha Patro

Tanya Braithwaite

Front Office Coordinator

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

Account Receivable

Hediyeh Sadegh is an administrative assistant at Magnus Law with expertise in finance, holding an Accounting degree and a bookkeeping certificate.

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 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.