about us
welcome to northam law
Our mission is to help clients achieve their legal objectives with skill, integrity, and professionalism. We are also committed to providing our clients with personalized attention and responsive communication.
We take a client-focused approach to every case we handle, working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and develop effective strategies to achieve their goals.
We stand out for our exceptional service and commitment to consistently delivering excellence. We are dedicated to providing our clients the highest quality of legal services.
about northam law
Excellence, experience, integrity
Northam Law Corporation is a reputable Vancouver law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. Established in 2019, our firm is dedicated to helping clients achieve their legal objectives with skill, integrity, and professionalism.
With a solid foundation built on excellence, experience, and integrity, Northam Law Corporation has proudly served a diverse clientele with a focus on the Filipino community. We are native Tagalog speakers, and we bring the ‘caring’ culture of the Filipinos in delivering exceptional service that transcends borders and cultural backgrounds. Many Filipino companies, both in British Columbia and the Philippines, consider Melissa as their Filipino lawyer in Vancouver.
We recognize the unique needs and challenges faced by our clients, drawing upon our deep understanding of the different markets and cultures to provide specialized services tailored to our clients’ requirements. This sets us apart as a trusted provider within the community.
At Northam Law Corporation, we embrace diversity, and are privileged to work with individuals – and corporate clients – from different backgrounds and nationalities.
Our experienced attorneys possess a broad range of legal acumen, including business law, real estate law, employment law, wills and estates and family law. We take a client-focused approach to every case, understanding that each situation is unique and requires tailored strategies to achieve the best outcomes.
what we stand for
committed to success
In addition to our legal expertise, we are also committed to providing our clients with personalized attention and responsive communication. We understand that legal matters can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why we strive to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Whether you are an individual or a business, Northam Law Corporation in Kitsilano is here to provide you with the legal guidance and support you need to achieve your goals. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you.
commitment to success
Meet Our team
We bring each client a combination of deep industry knowledge and expert perspectives from other industries on the issue at hand
lawyer, JD, CPHR, CIC.C
Melissa’s legal experience and passion for people & law led her to establish Northam Law in 2019
Klaire is a Barrister and Solicitor in Ontario and British Columbia. Originally trained in the Philippines, she earned her Juris Doctor from De La Salle University Manila and completed degrees in Applied Economics and Finance; she built early experience in corporate law, intellectual property, and international compliance as a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. After completing her LLM at Osgoode Hall Law School, she began practicing in Canada with a focus on immigration law, supported by her strong cross‑border background.
Outside work, Klaire loves classic Broadway musicals—especially Phantom of the Opera and Wicked, which she can watch endlessly. She divides her time between Toronto and Vancouver, but nothing beats a Vancouver summer spent on her favourite sunset walk‑run from Science World to English Bay.
associate lawyer
Klaire earned her Juris Doctor from De La Salle University Manila and completed degrees in Applied Economics and Finance; she also built early experience in corporate law, intellectual property, and international compliance. With her strong cross-border background and upon completing Law School in Canada, she began her practice with a focus on immigration law.
Haisarine Tiago is a legal administrative professional with experience in drafting legal documents, filing motions, and conducting legal research. She has a Paralegal Diploma from Vancouver Career College and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the Cordilleras.
She loves to hike and explore new terrains.
Junior paralegal
Haisarine has a Paralegal diploma as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
Sue was born and raised in Vancouver and now calls Burnaby home. She is a Conveyancer and brings with her over 30 years' experience in both residential and commercial real estate transactions. Sue speaks and understands Cantonese.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, taking long walks, hiking, traveling to warm places and spending quality time with family and friends.
sue ma
conveyancer
Sue has over 30 years experience in residential & commercial real estate transactions.
Torah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Victoria and earned her Juris Doctor with Distinction, specializing in Canadian law, from Bond University in Australia. She also successfully completed her NCA qualification exams, further strengthening her expertise in Canadian law.
Committed to continuous learning and thoughtful advocacy, Torah draws from both local and international legal experience to deliver insightful and effective solutions.
In her free time, Torah enjoys exploring nature with her partner and dog, travelling, and connecting with loved ones through meaningful time together.
Torah Lee
articling Student
Torah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and earned her Juris Doctor with Distinction specializing in Canadian law. She gained practical legal experience across various fields as a legal assistant, complementing her academic training and contributing to her thoughtful, client-focused approach.
Grace graduated with a Bachelors in Computer Science but has always yearned to do work for the greater good. Through her years of clerical experience, she provides attention-to-detail to tasks at hand while keeping things in order as much as possible.
In her spare time, she goes out for walks or long drives, does birdwatching or goes for an occasional food trip. To slow down, she reads, knits or carves stamps.
Grace LTH
Administrative assistant
Grace has more than a decade’s worth of clerical work experience with an educational background in Computer Science.