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Please note: the Law Society does not vet candidates or firms, or participate in any of the subsequent negotiations or terms of engagement.
Locum #2016-L001
Location: Province-wide
Area of Law: Criminal
“I am a practising criminal defence lawyer. I have successfully appeared in all levels of court in Alberta as counsel of record. I have extensive trial experience where I have been counsel for matters as small as theft up to aggravated assault. I have co-counseled on several large complex frauds, homicide and appeal files. I have excellent attention to detail and am very skilled at drafting Charter notices as well as written arguments. I am available to travel as required and can work throughout the year.”
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Locum #2016-L002
Location: Province-wide
Area of Law: Civil Litigation
“I have 32 years trial experience. From Manitoba originally, I had a firm of 6 lawyers in Manitoba but now am a sole practitioner. Semi-retired, civil litigation. Practised in Alberta since 2001. Located in Edmonton and Peace River Alberta. Available to consult or run a practice.”
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Locum #2016-L005
Location: Calgary
Areas of Law: Civil Litigation, Commercial, Corporate, Intellectual Property
“I am a flexible, experienced Calgary lawyer with a recent corporate commercial experience, a litigation background and experience covering maternity leaves for corporate legal departments. Recent experience:
- Commercial procurement contracts, with an IP/IT focus, general commercial work and in-house counsel advice, research and opinions.
- Litigation management of complex, multiple files at many stages of the process.
- Construction contracts and the acquisition of lands and businesses for industrial and resource development.”
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Locum #2016-L006
Location: Calgary
Areas of Law: General Law
“I provide legal locum, legal research and statistical expert services to busy practitioners working in firms or in-house. I can provide on-site services or remote services. I have extensive experience in Civil Litigation in numerous areas and I have also worked in-house with a senior oil and gas company. I have a Ph.D in math (statistics) and am an Associate of the Society of Actuaries. I was called to the Alberta Bar in 2007.”
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Locum #2016-L007
Location: Calgary
Areas of Law: Arbitration/Commercial/ Corporate/Estate Planning & Administration/ Intellectual Property/International Business (as to oil and gas agreements and asset transactions)/Real Estate and Conveyancing (as to oil and gas surface and mineral rights)
“I was called in 1989. My practice focuses on corporate transactions in oil and gas, mining law, construction law, commercial agreements, corporate structure and governance, regulatory compliance, labour and employment law, and estate planning and administration. I am also a professional engineer in economic evaluations and in software development. My practice in intellectual property, oil and gas law, mining law, construction law and arbitration is informed by this experience. I am skilled in managing, training and leading legal project teams. My experience includes national, large regional, and small firms. I am currently a sole practitioner. I am available in the Calgary area, but may relocate to support term projects. I can travel as required and am available full-time or part-time throughout the year.”
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Locum #2016-L008
Location: Province-wide
Areas of Law: Bankruptcy & Insolvency/Civil Litigation/Commercial/Corporate/Criminal/Estate Planning & Administration/Immigration/Intellectual Property/Labour & Employment/Matrimonial-Family/Mediation/Real Estate Conveyancing
“I was called in 1992. For twelve years, I have been a court ordered custodian and as such, have maintained and/or wound up lawyer’s Law Practices. I have done this in all areas of Law: Real Estate, Immigration, Family, Personal Injury, Criminal, Wills & Estates and various Litigation.”
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Locum #2016-L010
Location: Edmonton
Areas of Law: Commercial/Corporate/ Intellectual Property/Labour & Employment
“I have over 23 years of broad legal, strategic and leadership experience. I continuously demonstrate a practical, results-orientated approach to the law and risk management. I have had general counsel (and in-house counsel) roles – regional, national and international – with several great organizations. Industries are varied: software, industrial construction and fabrication, retail, video-games developer, aeronautics, municipal and telecommunications. This breadth of experience translates into the ability to provide unparalleled business insight and strategic thinking to support any growth-orientated organization.”
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Locum #2016-L011
Location: Edmonton
Areas of Law: Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Civil Litigation/Criminal
“I have been a barrister and solicitor since 1991. I am the owner/operator of J.P. Research Services, providing legal research expertise and file support for members of the Alberta Bar in both Civil and Criminal matters including the professional preparation of reports, legal memoranda, briefs and opinions. I have both litigation and research experience in Criminal law, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Foreclosure, Insurance and Personal Injury. I am available for temporary full-time or part-time work.”
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Locum #2016-L013
Location: Province-wide
Areas of Law: Administrative/Civil Litigation/Criminal/Immigration/Matrimonial-Family/Mediation
“I was called to the Bar in 1985 and have been a general practitioner with current focus on Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Immigration and Family Law. I started primarily as a criminal practitioner and have extensive trial, jury trial, (civil jury too) and administrative (Immigration) hearing background. I have served as a Dispute Resolution officer in Court of Queen’s Bench since 2008.”
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Locum #2016-L014
Location: Edmonton
Areas of Law: Commercial/Corporate/Estate Planning & Administration/Real Estate-Conveyancing
“I have over 25 years of experience as a corporate commercial lawyer and have significant experience in reviewing, negotiating & drafting various agreements, acquisitions and sale of businesses, the sale, purchase and leasing of real property. I have also worked in the areas of will drafting, tax reorganizations and securities. I am presently practicing pro bono and am available to work on a full-time or part-time basis.“
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Locum #2016-L016
Location: Calgary
Areas of Law: Administration/ Arbitration/ Commercial/Corporate/Environment/Intellectual Property/International Business
“I am an experienced oil and gas law specialist with over 30 years experience with several major corporations in Canada. I have international experience also from working in Qatar in the liquefied natural gas business. This broad experience includes litigation and claims management, aboriginal law, regulatory and basic commercial and oil and gas transactions. I am available throughout the year.“
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Locum #2016-L017
Location: Calgary
Areas of Law: Civil Litigation
“I was called in 2002. During my articling year, and up until 2012, I practice both insurance defence and plaintiffs’ personal injury. From 2012-2016 (when I decided to take a brief sabbatical) I focused on plaintiff files. I have extensive experience in case assessment, research of insurance law issues, conducting questionings, and have represented clients numerous times at settlement meetings/mediations/JDRs. I have also been co-counsel or second counsel on several trials and appeals, and appeared at both regular chambers and special chambers applications. I can work in and around Calgary and I am available full-time or part-time.“
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Locum #2016-L019
Location: Province-wide
Areas of Law: Commercial/Corporate/International Business/Real Estate and Conveyancing
“I am a senior lawyer with extensive experience; providing comprehensive corporate and commercial legal counsel to corporate and non-corporate clients located in Calgary, Edmonton and at various locations in British Columbia; providing legal counsel to Canadian businesses and individuals setting up branch offices and business operations in the USA, Mexico and parts of South America. Additionally, I have some experience advising aboriginal individuals and organizations setting up business operations in Canada and Mexico.”
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Locum #2016-L022
Location: Calgary, Red Deer and Drumheller
Areas of Law: Administrative/Civil, Litigation/Commercial/Corporate/Tax
“I am detailed oriented, a strategic thinker and practiced in statutory interpretation of complex legislation and regulations. I have practiced in tax planning and dispute resolution in a law firm and in-house. As a dispute lawyer, I advised clients at all stages of litigation – from audit queries through discovery to settlement. As a planner, I considered strategies for tax minimization at the corporate group level and project level. My years in practice have made me adept at presenting ideas and concepts to clients, colleagues, courts and government agencies. I will likely transition easily to administrative/regulatory law given my familiarity with government agencies in the tax context. My background in business and familiarity with financial statements will give me a strong footing for corporate matters. I am flexible regarding the length and type of engagement as a Locum. I am eager to widen my skillset and am open to stretch/growth opportunities.”
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Locum #2016-L023
Location: Calgary/Red Deer
Areas of Law: Estate Planning & Administration/Matrimonial-Family/Real Estate-Conveyancing
“I was called in 2013 in Saskatchewan & Alberta. I articled with Saskatchewan Legal Aid and gained a large amount of court experience in that time. Since then I relocated to Alberta and have practiced primarily Family and Matrimonial Law. This has included custody/guardianship, access/parenting/contact, child support, spousal/adult interdependent support, property division, cohab agreements, prenup agreements, separation agreements, ILA, protection issues, child representation and adoption. I have assisted clients in reaching numerous settlement agreements and have successfully argued various cases before Queen’s Bench and Provincial Court. I have recently expanded my practice to include more Real Estate, Wills and Estate work. I am available to assist other lawyers on a part-time basis between and including Red Deer and Calgary areas.”
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Locum #2017-L025
Location: Calgary/Edmonton/Red Deer/Lethbridge/Drumheller
Areas of Law: Aboriginal/Administrative/Civil Litigation/Commercial/Corporate/Criminal/Environment/Estate Planning & Administration/Mediation/Real Estate Conveyancing
“I was called in 1983. My practice has included Civil and Criminal Litigation. I have also practiced Agricultural Regulation and the “bread & butter” files typical of a small general or rural law office. I am mobile and I am available to work in central and southern Alberta. I will however consider extended contracts anywhere in Alberta throughout the year..”
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Locum #2017-L026
Location: Calgary/Red Deer/Drumheller
Areas of Law: Administrative/Arbitration/Bankruptcy and Insolvency/Civil Litigation/Commercial/Corporate/Criminal/International Business/Labour and Employment/Matrimonial-Family/Mediation/Real Estate Conveyancing
“Called in 2011, I have had a wide variety of experience in my practice, including but not limited to Family Law, Civil Litigation, General Corporate/Commercial Law, Residential and Commercial Real Estate and Employment Law. I have represented clients in numerous trial proceedings at the Provincial Court and Court of Queen’s Bench. I am available part-time or full-time and can travel as required.”
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Locum #2017-L027
Location: Calgary/Red Deer/Edmonton/Drumheller
Areas of Law: Corporate/Estate Planning & Administration/Real Estate & Conveyancing
“I was called to the Alberta Bar in 2011 and I started my own practice in 2015. I work as a sole practitioner from my home office in Central Alberta. My practice has focused on Wills and Estate Planning, and Real Estate transactions. I can provide legal research and document review services in all areas of law. I can assist with overflow work, and fill-in when a sole practitioner or small firm lawyer is away. I am available for part-time work throughout the year. I am located in Central Alberta and I can travel as required. I can provide on-site or remote services.”
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Locum #2017-L028
Location: Calgary
Areas of Law: Business/Commercial/Charities/Labour & Employment/ Environmental & Natural Resources/Health/Real Estate/ Wills & Estates
“I am a corporate commercial lawyer with over 10 years experience. Transactional work including PSAs, Banking, Securities, Contracts.”
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Locum #2017-L029
Location: Calgary
Areas of Law: Administrative/regulatory, Arbitration/mediation, Business/commercial, Construction, Labour & employment, Environmental/natural resources, International, Real estate
“A transactional attorney with experience cutting across Canada-wide and cross-border commercial transactions.
In various legal and business capacities (such as legal counsel, contracts manager, claims consultant, etc.), I have stewarded to a broad spectrum of transactions – from simple contracts involving thousands and millions of dollars (for individuals and small businesses) to mega-capital projects valued at billions of dollars (for conglomerates, consortia, and multi-national corporations).
My primary interests are in construction law, project finance, project management, claims management, commercial litigation, real estate law, corporate law/corporate restructuring and negotiation/management of commercial contracts.
The sectors I have served (in legal and business capacities) include, oil & gas, mining & extractive industries, infrastructure, manufacturing, consulting (“Big 4”), technology, engineering, and construction.
Besides Alberta (2015), I am licensed as an attorney in New York State (2014), and in Nigeria (2002). I am certified as a project management professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute.”
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Locum #2017-L030
Location: Edmonton
Area of Law: Arbitration/Mediation, Civil Litigation, Family, Wills & Estates
“Provides legal research, records and information management, and trial/discovery services for Edmonton lawyers on an hourly-fee basis. I am an Edmonton lawyer with a background in family law and a passion for paperwork. I obtained my LL.B. from the University of Ottawa in 2003, and was called to the Alberta Bar in August of 2004. From 2005 to 2012 I worked as Legal Counsel and Assistant Program Coordinator at the Family Law Information Centre, a project managed by Alberta Justice. In the fall of 2012 I became a non-practicing lawyer in order to pursue my Masters in Library and Information Studies (MLIS). I obtained my MLIS in June of 2016.”
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Locum #2017-L031
Location: Calgary
Area of Law: Civil Litigation/Construction/Entertainment/Intellectual Property
“I am a junior lawyer called in Alberta (2016), Ontario (2015) and Michigan (2014). I practice in Civil Litigation, Corporate-commercial and Intellectual Property. Prior to law I was involved in the sciences and am familiar with medical charts, bio-tech and start-ups. I am available part-time and have my own transportation.”
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Locum #2016-L004
Location: Edmonton
Area of Law: Commercial/Corporate/Estate Planning and Administration/International Business/Real Estate Conveyancing/Tax
“I am an Edmonton based lawyer with over 25 years experience, primarily in corporate/commercial matters with an emphasis on taxation. I have been in private practice most of my professional life but also have recent experience working as legal counsel in the public sector. I have held positions as associate, partner and counsel and have worked for large national and regional firms and as a sole practitioner. Although I have primarily worked as a solicitor, I do have litigation experience. I am flexible regarding length and type of engagement as a locum and will consider engagements outside of Edmonton.”
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Locum #2018-L032
Location: Calgary
Area of Law: Business/Commercial, Personal Injury, Real Estate
“I was called in 2017. My practice focuses on Real Estate, personal injury and business law. I love drafting contacts and legal researches as well. Before my call, I had practiced in another jurisdiction and I have worked as a legal assistant in a Canadian Law Firm. I have a car and I am willing to travel. I can also stay up late to make sure deadlines are met.”
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Locum #2018-L033
Location: Calgary
Area of Law: Arbitration/mediation, Charities/not for profit, Civil Litigation, Construction, Labour and Employment, Entertainment, Insurance, International, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Landlord/tenant, Wills & Estates
“I have been practicing in various areas of law since my call in 2009. I am currently in Calgary and I have extensive experience handling litigation defence matters , including in the areas of insurance defence and construction. I have also handled residential real estate transactions and some basic corporate and commercial matters, among other things. Before entering law, I was in business school and have put those skills into practice and office management roles. I have led many Provincial Court matters and been second counsel on several Queen’s Bench matters as well as participating in numerous mediations. I am available full-time or part-time.”
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Locum #2018-L034
Location: Calgary
Area of Law: Civil Litigation, Labour & Employment, Personal Injury, Wills & Estates
“I am a third year lawyer in Calgary with extensive experience handling plaintiff-side personal injury claims, wills, and estate and employment law. I have been co-counsel on Queen’s Bench trials and have participated in numerous mediations. I am available full-time and part-time.”
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Locum #2018-L035
Location: Calgary
Area of Law: Criminal Law
“I am a first year lawyer with research and courtroom experience and looking for same and legal work. I am available beginning March 24, 2018.”
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Locum #2018-L037
Location: Calgary
Area of Law: Administration/regulatory, Arbitration/mediation, Civil Litigation, Labour & Employment, Personal Injury
” 1987 AB call (1993 BC) with broad experience in personal injury, employment, workplace harassment investigations, human rights, family, mediation, regulatory hearings and real estate. Available full or part time. Long or short term.”
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Locum #2018-L038
Location: Province Wide
Area of Law: Family Law
“I was admitted to the bar in 2016 and practiced primarily in family law. I also do some civil litigation, particularly employment law, refugee claims and wills. In family law, I have experience with parenting, contact, support, property division and divorce. I also do child welfare (CYFEA) work. I have appeared in Provincial Court and QB. I have done Special Chambers and a PC Trial. I’m based in Edmonton, but have appeared in other jurisdictions and am willing to travel anywhere in Alberta. I have my own transportation and am available for work throughout the year. I have my own solo practice, so I can do only part-time work.”
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Locum #2018-L039
Location: Province Wide
Areas of Law: Aboriginal, Administrative, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Constitutional, Insurance, International, Municipal, Personal Injury, Privacy, Landlord/tenant, Wills and Estates
“I am currently an inactive member in good standing. Prior to performing any work and accepting any contracts I must submit the required information to become an active member again and purchase insurance.
I am seeking remote work (contract, part-time or full-time), but am able to attend hearings, trials, discovery and all other necessary matters that require my presence in-person. After about 10 years I graduated with three degrees: Bachelor of Education, Common Law (LL.B) and Civil Law (LL.L). I am a teacher as well, attended law school in French and have studied, worked and/or volunteered throughout Canada and overseas. I was called to the Alberta Bar on August 27, 2009 and practiced law successfully until March, 2018 at which time I resigned due to relocation. As a law student I worked for a solo practitioner, as a research assistant, for a municipal prosecutions department and one of the largest international arbitration departments in Paris. My team and I also won first place in Canada’s National Laskin Mooting Competition. I continue to greatly enjoy legal research, writing and litigation. I have access to Canlii, Westlaw and am extremely resourceful. Past employment, character and educational references are readily available upon request.“
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Locum #2019-L040
Location: Calgary
Areas of Law: Business/Commercial, Civil Litigation, Construction, Labour/Employment, Family/domestic, Intellectual Property, Municipal, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, Wills and Estates
“I have a broad spectrum of experience, 45 plus years, with the ability to cover a sole practitioner’s office or to cover a lawyers who is on an extended vacation or simply looking for a break. I can do human resources for a smaller firm along with legal work. My strength is effective communication skills and flexibility in handling a variety of legal challenges. I have particular strengths in the areas of real estate both in the areas of conveyancing and mortgage processing along with Wills and Estates (both in the areas of administrative matters and disputes). I also have extensive experience in handling corporate commercial clients.”