Abdullah Saleem

Abdullah Saleem is an associate lawyer called to the Ontario Bar in 2025. He maintains a broad civil and commercial practice, with a preference for commercial litigation, real estate, estate litigation, and insolvency matters. 

Abdullah earned his Juris Doctor from Toronto Metropolitan University’s Lincoln Alexander School of Law, where he strengthened his advocacy skills through moots and negotiation exercises, including the Legal Research and Writing Moot, the Indigenous and Aboriginal Law negotiation, and the HRTO negotiation in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Prior to attending law school, Abdullah attended the University of Toronto, pursuing a Bachelor of Science, and was one of few students who were admitted to law school after three years of undergraduate work, due to his academic standing. 

He also completed his Integrated Practice Curriculum placement with the Department of Justice, contributing research and analysis to the Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves (OSI).

Before private practice, Abdullah served as vice president of a real estate development company, where he gained first-hand experience in acquisitions, financing, and property management

Outside of his legal practice, Abdullah is a lifelong martial artist with more than 20 years of experience in karate. He is a Nidan (second-degree black belt) in Itosu-Ryu Karate, training under the Hombu Dojo of Shihan Tsumura. A dedicated competitor, Abdullah has won multiple Kumite tournaments and continues to bring the same discipline, focus, and perseverance from martial arts into his professional practice.

Recently, Abdullah relocated to Barrie with his fiancée, where he is committed to building his legal career and contributing to the community. He is fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.