How Kahane Law Office Is A Different Firm

We aim to exceed expectations! As a Calgary law firm, we also have signing agents in Calgary, Okotoks, Canmore, Edmonton, Red Deer and Fort McMurray, allowing us to conduct purchases and sales throughout Alberta.

  • High levels of customer satisfaction. We follow up with surveys of client satisfaction to ensure high levels of customer service. In our last client survey, 90% of the responses indicated clients were very satisfied with our services.
  • Custom designed software enables efficient and effective file conduct.
  • We offer low flat rate fees, which means no surprises and no hidden fees.
  • Friendly, knowledgeable staff who return calls.
  • Convenient toll free access and a 24 hour Real Estate hotline for realtors.
  • Use cash back mortgages to pay our flat fees.
  • Evening and weekend signings are available by appointment, and lastly.
  • Easy to understand, plain language documents drafted by a Calgary law firm.

The greatest compliment we receive is when our clients refer their friends and family members to our Calgary law firm or send us their thanks.

The Help You Need When You Need It

While the Law Society of Alberta sets standards for all lawyers in Alberta, we always aim to exceed those standards. Our internal policy is for our team to respond to each initial call or email within a business day. Often we respond the same day. Further, with our innovations, we provide legal services on a flat rate basis whenever we can. This lets our clients know the fees they face before committing to us and, of course, we value their privacy.

A Calgary Law Firm

Kahane Law Office, a Calgary law firm, is a full service firm offering a variety of legal services. Our experienced staff of lawyers provide assistance in the areas of Real Estate, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Employment and Labour Law, Wills and Estates, Powers of Attorney, Corporate Services, Criminal Law, Family Law / Uncontested Divorces, Occupational Health and Safety Law. Please also note that all the lawyers in our Calgary team are also attorneys.

Kahane Law Office was established by Jeffrey V. Kahane (BA, BEd, LLB) in 2004 and has a staff with over 100 years experience. Since the firm’s inception, the response from clients, contacts, the legal profession, real estate agents, and lenders has been excellent.

We boast a growing staff of 20 lawyers, a summer law student, 18 expert paralegals, and five office support assistants. With a third party ranking us as “One of the Best Places to Work in Calgary” demonstrates our strong commitment not only to our clients, but to our employees as well.

Our Calgary law firm has come to be known for its concentration in Real Estate law. Our real estate lawyers have been ranks as the Top Real Estate Law Firm in Calgary but Top Choice Awards for 8 consecutive years. We are proud to offer low flat rate fees for a majority of our Real Estate services. Our focus is to make a difference for people wanting to enter into the difficult process of buying or selling a home. We strive to make the process easier to understand and have fun while we do it.

About Kahane Law Office

Founded in 2004

2 Offices

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Family
Real Estate
Elder Law
Employment & Labor
Business
Immigration
Criminal Defense
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Accidents & Injuries

Languages spoken
French
English

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Practice areas

Family

Family Law In Calgary

The family law lawyers at Kahane Law Office have a wide range of experience in the area of family law including independent legal advice on uncontested matters and in-depth representation on contested matters. We also have a number of family law lawyers who are able to help. You can learn more about all of our Calgary family lawyers here.

If you have an idea of the type of family law service that you require, you can click on one of the links below for more information on that family law topic.

If you are not sure about what you need to help make your situation better, please email us. Our contact information is set out below. An email with the basics of what you are currently going through, will allow us to connect you with a family law lawyer quickly. We usually connect lawyers with a team member the same business day. If you email us in the afternoon or during the weekend or evening, then we will get back to you the next business day. We are always happy to help and understand the stress that comes from family related legal issues.

  • Divorce
  • Uncontested / desk divorces
  • Common-law separation, including unjust enrichment claims its corresponding defences and property division settlement
  • Matrimonial property division
  • Custody/parenting matters, including residency, access, decision-making, and enforcement
  • Child support and enforcement
  • Spousal/partner support
  • Applying for Emergency Protection Orders
  • Review of emergency protection orders
  • Mobility issues
  • Moving with children post divorce
  • Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Collaborative Law and the Basics
  • Private adoptions
  • Family law agreements
  • Cohabitation agreements
  • Prenuptial agreements
  • Post nuptial agreements
  • Separation agreements
  • Guardianships
  • Trusteeships
  • Independent legal advice and reviews of various agreements

The Range Of Family Law Services Offered

Kahane Law Office provides our family law clients with a number of procedural options, including ways to settle matters outside of the courts, however, we are prepared to make court applications in appropriate circumstances. We have appeared at the Provincial Court and Court of Queen’s Bench for regular chambers applications, ex parte applications, special chambers applications, judicial dispute resolutions and trials. We have also been involved in family law mediation and settlement negotiations throughout the process.

Our family law lawyers provide a number of family law services ranging from limited retainer agreements for a particular issue, document preparation, representation in court, agency assistance, mediation of self-represented disputes, and full litigation representation. We also have experience representing children in custody/parenting disputes.

To provide economic efficiency and timely results, we recommend local representation; however, we may provide Alberta-wide representation for family law and rare inter-provincial services in appropriate circumstances.

Family law is a dynamic area of the law; therefore, we are committed to ongoing legal education through legal courses and research in order to keep apprised of current legislation and case law.

Family law is often intertwined with other legal matters, such as real estate law, civil litigation, and estate matters. Please talk to your family law lawyer if any of these issues are affecting you as well.

How Family Law Lawyers Bill

Family law matters are generally billed on an hourly basis, in accordance with the lawyer’s level of experience. For time-based services, Kahane Law Office requires an up-front retainer which will be discussed with the lawyer based on the issues to be addressed. We may be able to offer flat rates on certain services, to be determined in discussions with the lawyer. Click here to see our Flat rate fees. You can also read here on how to help keep your fees for divorce attorneys lower.

As a firm we pride ourselves on exceptional service. That is easy to say and more difficult to prove. We were recognized by the Top Choice Awards as the Top Family Law Firm in Calgary. While our family law lawyers first won this award in 2013, the firm has won many such awards over the past decade. Our whole team is proud of this achievement.

Take The Scary Out Of Lawyers

Many people fear visiting lawyers due to the cost. One of the most cost effective services we offer is a one time consultation. For a one time fee and no retainer at all, we will review your whole situation with you and outline your options, legal position and what you should and should not do with regards to your situation. People can save thousands of dollars in legal fees, lost opportunities and immeasurable stress by avoiding certain actions when facing family law related legal issues. Due to the number of family law lawyers at the firm, we can usually get you in for a consultation fairly quickly.

Retaining Family Law Lawyers In Calgary

Kahane Law boast a large, experienced family law team. Team members range in practice focus areas and levels of expedience. We ensure that you get the right family law lawyer for your specific matter and situation. To schedule a consultation with a member of our family law team to discuss your family law entitlements and obligations, please contact our experienced team at Kahane Law Office. Please feel free to reach us in Calgary, Alberta at 403-225-8810 or toll-free at 1-877-225-8817, or email us directly here.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Marriage

Real Estate

Real Estate Law Firm In Calgary, Alberta

Kahane Law Office offers a number of real estate law related services. We understand that the process of buying, selling and refinancing your home frequently creates stress for people. At Kahane Law Office we help get rid of that stress. With offices centrally located in Calgary, Alberta, we pride ourselves on our ability to help simplify and explain the process. This helps to ensure that your real estate transaction is as stress-free as possible. We are a residential real estate law firm that cares. The help you need when buying, selling or refinancing a home is as close as a call or email. Please call us in Calgary: 403-225-8810.

Additional Information related to real estate law and real property law:

  • See our video on How to Pick a Real Estate Lawyer.
  • Our easy to use and understand legal real estate dictionary / glossary

Our Real Estate Law Tea

Our team of experienced Edmonton and Calgary based lawyers and legal assistants assist buyers and sellers of both residential and commercial properties. Further, we help to facilitate these transactions from the stage of initial real estate contract drafting and review of contracts right through to possession. In addition, we help with all necessary steps dealing with the preparation of mortgage documents from your lender as well as the preparation or review of vendor take-back mortgages as required. Lastly, for clients refinancing an existing mortgage, we expedite the process to ensure that clients receive funds properly and on time. Let us do the worrying for you.

Depending on your city in Alberta, we help.

Learn more about our Calgary real estate lawyers here.

If in Edmonton, this provides you with information on Edmonton real estate lawyers.

 

Helping You Understand Real Estate Law

At Kahane Law Office, we believe in education. By educating our client about their options, things that they should or should not do, and the legal consequences of their choices, allows our clients to make better decisions. As part of our real estate education, we provide legal information at no charge. For example, our website highlights many aspects of real estate law including: Understanding Registrations On Your Land Title that you discover through an Alberta land titles search and details on the new ban regarding foreign home ownership starting January 1, 2023. From broad questions to specific, we help. For example, even questions on grow ops. Have questions? Call us.

Brokerage
Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Real Estate Due Diligence

Elder Law

Wills Lawyers and Estate Lawyers In Calgary

The wills and estates lawyers at Kahane Law are here to give you peace of mind. Estate planning lets you have your wishes followed, protect your beneficiaries and prepare for physical or mental incapacity. We know and respect that your needs are personal, individual and there may be sensitivities surrounding family members.

Calgary Estate Planning Services

Our estate planning services include wills and estates lawyers who protect you with:

Wills

Wills let you decide who manages your estate and who inherits your assets on your death. Our wills lawyers know this process can be complicated and confusing. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and ability to simplify the process. Our wills lawyers help you prepare your will, estate planning, setting up testamentary trusts, review your existing will, update or change a current will with a codicil, or answer any questions about wills or holographic wills. Learn more about wills after you have babies/children. Our wills lawyers have the expertise to assist you. Click here to learn more about the risks associated with not having a will. Our Wills lawyers can help you plan and prepare for your future in various ways.

Power of Attorneys

Learn more about the different types of Power of Attorneys. These include enduring, general, specific and durable. Our POA lawyers will help you understand the risks as well as benefits of each kind. We will also help you pick which POA will work best for you.

Personal Directives

A personal directive, advanced care planning or advanced medical directive allows someone to make decisions about your health and well being if you lose mental capacity. This involves deciding everything from what treatment or medicine you will or will not receive to where you will live. If you lose capacity without a personal directive, someone may need to make an application to the court for guardianship.

Probate

In Alberta, when a person with real property or assets dies with a will, the Estate must apply for a Grant of Probate to establish the validity of the will. When probating an estate, our wills and estate lawyers will assist in all aspects of this complex and emotional time. Learn more about probate here. We are also able to help with the Alberta probate of wills from another province.

Letters of Administration (Intestate – Death Without a Will)

Like probate, letters of administration or grant of administration determines who administers an estate and who inherits the estate when there is no will. The process is similar to probate and we are here to help you. Learn more about dealing with an estate where there is no will here.

Estate Administration

Estate administration includes dealing with all aspect of finalizing the estate. For example, as a part of estate administration, a person must deal with all the assets of the estate, the debts and payout the beneficiaries. Often executors decide to hire estate administration lawyers to administer the estate for them.

Estate Litigation Lawyers

Our civil litigation lawyers deal with situation where people are disputing a will or in a disinheritance. This includes if you think there has been undue influence in the process of making a will. We can act for the person disputing the will or defend the estate if it is challenged. In this regard we act for beneficiaries, executors and administrators. Learn more about estate litigation here.

The laws surrounding wills and estate administration have changed! The Wills and Succession Act was proclaimed in Alberta on February 1, 2012. This legislation incorporates substantial changes into the areas of wills and estates in Alberta.

Please view our video on Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys, and Probate. Click here for our video on wills packages.

Wills and Estates Flat Rate Fees: Value and Peace of Mind

Our wills lawyers and estate lawyers have flat rate fees for our wills and estates services allowing you to know exactly what you pay, with no surprises or hidden costs. Call 403-225-8810 or email us directly here.

Estate Planning
Trusts
Will & Testament

Employment & Labor

Navigating The Legal Pitfalls Of Employment Law

Labour & Employment laws are crucial to both employees and employers. They protect by setting up the rules that everyone must follow. Kahane Law offers a variety of services in the area of labour law and employment law. Labour & employment law is an area of law that can have huge financial and other consequences for both employees and employers. It is vital to make any key decisions regarding labour & employment law issues with proper legal advice. For help in Calgary call (403) 225-8810.

What is Employment Law?

Employment Law is an area of the law that deals with the employer and its employee relationships. It involves non-unionized situations. The law surrounding employment issues is governed by provincial and federal employment standards legislation and also employment and employee rights determined by the common law and contracts. Legislated employment standards are the minimum rights that employees are entitled to. Common law employment laws are decisions made by judges that are binding. Usually it is the common law decisions that give employees more rights than the basic ones given by employment related legislation. This most often comes up in the issue of severance pay.

What is Labour Law?

Labour law is an area of law that deals with employees and employers in a union context. There are two areas of labour law. They can be collective or individual. Collective labour law deals with the relationship between a union, employer and employees. Similarly, individual labour law deals with employees’ rights in the workplace. Most important to note is that these rights are determined by collective bargaining agreements.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination

Business

Corporate & Commercial Law

Kahane Law Office, with offices in both Calgary, Alberta and Edmonton, Alberta, has extensive experience and expertise in all areas of Corporate Law and Commercial Law. This is also sometimes referred to as Business Law. Our business lawyers have experience with all types of business organizations and the laws that govern them. Not understanding the law that governs your business, can put it at risk. It is important to get the help that you need so that you can focus on what you are great at: running your business. In Calgary, call (403) 225-8810 and in Edmonton, please call (780) 571-8463.

We believe than the law is about the people who practice it. Our Calgary corporate lawyers work with our clients to ensure that they stay one step ahead of problems. Learn more about our Corporate and commercial lawyers here.

Corporate Law, Commercial Law & Business Law Services:

Our corporate legal team is proud to offer the following services to our clients. Since many clients rely on us to help guide them, if you lack clarity of what you need to protect yourself and your business, please connect. If you have questions as to if we can help or even what legal help you require, feel free to email or call.

Acquisitions and Dispositions

Many people state that the whole purpose of starting a business is to ultimately sell it. Whether you just love running your business, are buying a new one, selling an existing one or passing your business on to the next generation, we can help. From a corporate law perspective (and tax law as well) properly structuring your acquisition or disposition of a corporation is important to complete right from the start.

  • Buying a business (Share or Asset)
    • Corporate Asset Sales
  • Selling a business (Share or Asset)
  • Starting Up A New Business

Corporate Structure

Properly structuring and maintaining your corporation is as important as setting one up in the first place. The right vehicle, structure and documentation all protect you and your business. Once set up, annual and situational procedures continue that protection. Above all, failing to comply with these rules may result in the loss of corporate structure and protection. We explain your options, the pros and cons of each and then help you implement your decision. We offer a full range of these business services. For example, we offer the following:

  • Restructuring existing businesses;
  • Share Transfers;
  • Sole proprietorships;
  • Section 85 Rollovers;
  • Partnerships;
  • Incorporating a business (Learn the Benefits of Incorporation here);
  • Calgary Professional Corporations;
  • Edmonton Professional Corporations;
  • Corporate Securities;
  • Trade Names;
  • Corporate Name Changes;
  • Maintaining Corporate Minute Books;
  • Act as Registered Office for corporations;
  • Annual returns (as required by legislation); and lastly
  • Dissolving Alberta Companies

Corporate Agreements

Ensuring the correct contractual agreements is a key part of any business structure. Properly drafted corporate agreements make the running of a business much easier. They set the rules, avoid disputes and provide a navigation tool for the owners, employees and affiliated companies. Generally, the cost of properly setting up your agreement us much lower than people expect. It is also much lower and less stressful than when clients discover, too late, that they do not have a properly drafted agreement in place. Some clients operate with none at all. For example, we assist our corporate clients with the following corporate agreements:

  • Unanimous shareholder agreements;
  • Partnership agreements;
  • Franchises;
  • Service Agreements;
  • Corporate Financing; and lastly
  • Reviewing and/or drafting agreements (including asset purchase and sale agreements, shareholder agreements, or service agreements)

Corporate Policies and Procedures

Much like the above agreements, policies and procedures set the rules for employees internally. There are many corporate policies that businesses need to protect themselves. For example, these include, anti spam policies, corporate governance policies and more. The following link details many different polices so that you can determine which one your business needs and why. Learn more about the various corporate polices and procedures that may or should be implemented by your business.

Other Corporate Services

  • Corporate litigation
  • Employee Immigration including Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Corporate law affects every aspect of a business. Kahane Law Office can help you to ensure that your business is run legally and efficiently. We can also help minimize collections and reduce your liability. With corporate law, regular corporate maintenance, can save you thousands down the road.

Kahane Law Office prides itself on delivering business-focused solutions that best serve our clients. We strive to provide timely and effective legal advice. Unfortunately, many clients discover they need a corporate lawyer’s help only after there is a problem. We prefer a proactive approach to corporate and commercial related legal matters. Our clients appreciate this approach.

Corporate Law Legal Fee Rates

We believe in transparency and ensuring that clients know where their money is being spent. Many of our corporate law and commercial law services are based on flat rate fees, allowing you to know exactly what you pay, with no surprises or hidden costs. For legal services that we do not offer flat rate fees for, we often give you a fee range and explain why a fee would be on the higher end or the lower end. For instance, if you asked us to do additional work in the course of a retainer, we explain the additional costs. Learn more about our flat rate commercial law and corporate law services here.

Corporate Commercial Lawyers In Edmonton & Calgary

The Lawyers at Kahane Law Office helps with your corporate and commercial legal needs. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional service when you need it. We offer both practical, business and legal advice. Further, we always distinguish between the three so you retain the control in making an informed decision about your business. Most importantly, if you are not sure about something but are concerned, we will set up a consultation with you to review your legal position and how we can help. CONNECT NOW. We can be reached toll-free throughout Alberta at 1-877-225-8817 (or (780) 571-8463 for the Edmonton and surrounding area or (403) 225-8810 in Calgary and surrounding area), or email us directly here.

Administrative
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Board of Investment (BOI)
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Franchising
Investment
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Tax

Immigration

Immigration Lawyers: Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta

With over 7 years of practical experience with Canadian immigration-specific legislation and procedures, Kahane Law Immigration Legal Services has the knowledge and experience to handle all your immigration law needs. Having worked with Citizenship and Immigration Canada in multiple roles and several offices worldwide, including within Canada, our immigration staff will handle your immigration law needs in a professional, efficient, and respectful manner. Call in Calgary, Alberta 403-225-8810 or in Edmonton Phone (780) 571-8463

The decision to move to a new country is a difficult one, and the immigration law process can be confusing, long, and complicated. These processes are made more difficult when your first language is not English. Having worked in the system, our staff understands the specifics of all types of immigration applications and recognize that you may need a little extra help in making sense of the language surrounding the immigration process. We want you to be well represented and give you the chance to fully understand the process. You can also watch our video for more information by clicking here.

Immigration Law Firm Services

Kahane Law Immigration Services provides a full range of immigration-specific services for clients seeking Canadian visas, permits, and citizenship. We are well-informed on the latest changes in Canadian immigration law, and are able to assist our clients in understanding their options, and choosing the best one to suit their immigration needs. We can assist with:

  • Permanent Residency Sponsorships
  • Family Sponsorships including Spousal sponsorships (married people, common law, same sex, etc.) Dependent children, other family members
  • Temporary Status (Visas)
  • Work permits, Visitor Permits, Study Permits, Temporary Residence Permits
  • Work permit renewals or extensions
  • Temporary Foreign Worker Program
  • Labour Market Opinion Letters
  • Foreign child adoption
  • Express Entry Program
  • Provincial nominees
  • Canadian experience class
  • Criminal rehabilitation applications
  • Skilled workers and professionals
  • Investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals
  • Live-in caregivers (such as nannies)
  • Asylum-seekers and refugee claims (these claims require that the individual(s) be in Canada)
  • Review of your self completed immigration forms at flat rates.

Immigration Law Consultations

Many people do not know where to start with the immigration process. Other people want to work on their immigration matters on their own. In order to assist these clients, we offer immigration consultations. There consultations are offered on a flat rate or hourly basis. There are no further financial obligations. The purpose of the consultation is to understand your options, be clear on the expected chance of success, get directions on how to proceed and/or look over proposed paper work prepared by you. Learn more about the immigration consultations here.

Immigration Admissibility Hearings

If there is a question about your admissibility, you then face an admissibility hearing. It is important to make sure you have proper representation for these hearings to maximize your likelihood of a successful outcome. Our admissibility hearing lawyers help clients find the best argument to put forward and then present it to the hearing. Ensure the proper presentation of your matter to the hearing.

What To Expect From Kahane Law Immigration Law Firm Services

At Kahane Law Office in Calgary we have both Alberta immigration lawyers and Registered Canadian Immigration Consultants. Both our immigration consultants and lawyers work together as a team at no extra charge to you for service you can trust. You get:

  • Low cost eligibility reviews (to see if you or your family qualify; except for refugee claims)
  • Professional submission of all immigration paperwork and documentation to ensure the fastest turn-around time possible*. This results in the reduction of unnecessary costs and time delays
  • Periodic follow-up with the relevant government departments with respect to your application
  • Regular updates and correspondence to you, so you know what stage your application is at
  • Assignment of a personal caseworker who will work with you as your application passes through various stages in the immigration process
  • Understanding and compassionate immigration attorneys.
  • Learn how to avoid immigration rejections.

Immigration Appeals

Our firm includes full client advocacy services. Accordingly, our immigration law team helps clients when their applications are denied. We appeal to both the Immigration Appeal Division and the Federal Courts. If you received a denied application, call us. We set up consultations to review the denial and determine what actions, if any, will result in a positive outcome for you. Important matters require proper representation.

Getting Immigration Law Firm Help You Need

Kahane Law Immigration Legal Services has an immigration team with experience, exceptional service and results. We love helping people with immigration matters. Our immigration lawyers are located in both Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta Canada. Call Kahane Law today at 403-225-8810, phone (780) 571-8463 for Calgary and Edmonton respectively, or reach us tool-free at 1-877-225-8817. Email is often faster so you can email us directly here.

*In accordance with current Citizenship and Immigration Canada wait times (i.e., we cannot control the actual Canadian government processing times)

Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit

Criminal Defense

When accused with a crime, many people do not know what to do. From the moment you face a criminal charge, stress and uncertainty often flood your senses. For many people, even when they understand the importance of finding a Calgary criminal lawyer, they do not know who to turn to. Ensuring that you secure competent representation is the first step to proper representation in front of the courts.

Picking a Criminal Lawyer In Calgary

When picking a criminal lawyer in Calgary, it is important to find someone knowledgeable in criminal law. Ideally, the criminal lawyer has run several trials in relation to the specific charge that you have been charged with. At Kahane Law Office we work in association with a number of lawyers to make sure you get the representation you deserve. Often, our firm assists clients from start to finish with criminal matters. Finally, in some instances, we refer a client out to a lawyer who specializes his or her practice for a particular offence.

Why Hiring A Criminal Lawyer Is Important

If you are convicted of a criminal offense, the consequences can be both severe and long lasting. You may not only go to jail or prison but you may lose your job, not be able to be hired for a job and may be barred from traveling to foreign countries, including the United States. Further, you may not be able to get bonded and you may lose your drivers license. If your charge leads to a criminal record, it will follow you for a long time. This is why we anticipate as many issues as possible in advance. This includes preparing our criminal trial witnesses before the trial occurs so the process is familiar to them and less stressful.

Areas Of Criminal Law

If you have been charged with an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada, we can help. This code lists out thousands of offences, so the below only reflects example of potential charges. If you face any specific charge, call or email us. We, at no charge to you, let you know if it is a criminal charge we help people with. For example, our group of criminal lawyers helps with the following types of criminal charges.

  • Drunk driving
  • Impaired driving
  • Manslaughter
  • Assault & other violent offenses
  • Sexual assault
  • Drug charges
  • Theft
  • Shoplifting
  • Murder
  • Gladue Reports
  • Traffic Safety Act charges
  • Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges
  • Fair trading Act charges
  • Fraud
  • Child pornography
  • Dangerous driving
  • Domestic assaults
  • Criminal harassment
  • Obstruction charges
  • Youth Offender matters
  • Property offenses
  • Administrative offenses
  • Internet crime
  • Firearm and weapons offenses
  • Break and enters
  • Regulatory offenses
  • Robbery

Types Of Appearances Our Lawyers Make

People charged with criminal offences face a number of steps. The steps vary based on the offence and if the individual is pleading innocent or guilty. Great importance lays at each step for various reasons. Any missed or improperly handled step may lead to a negative outcome for you or your family member. Our criminal lawyers, in Calgary, appear for you at each level of a matter. For example, these steps include:

  • Initial appearance (where you plead guilty or not-guilty)
  • Bail hearing
  • Trial
  • Sentencing
  • Appeals
  • Traffic court
  • Youth court
  • Peace bonds
  • Speaking to sentence
  • Pretrial conferences
  • Court of Queens bench
  • Preliminary inquiries
  • Forfeiture hearings and lastly,
  • Jury trials

Alberta Legal Aid Certificates

Kahane Law is pleased to offer criminal law legal services to individuals with legal aid certificates. Legal aid offers discounted legal services to people who meet their eligibility thresholds. While a key component, not all aspects of eligibility to receive help from a criminal lawyer, are based on finances. When people meet the eligibility requirements, legal aid grants them a certificate for no cost or reduced cost legal services. People with legal aid certificates receive the same level of care as all our clients. At this time, the firm only accepts legal aid certificates for criminal matters.

Criminal Lawyers In Calgary, Okotoks, Canmore, Didsbury, Strathmore, Drumheller, Cochrane, Airdrie When You Need Them

Never face criminal charges on your own. Not receiving proper legal representation often significantly impacts an individuals life, ability to work and travel. Contact our experienced team when you find yourself needing a criminal lawyer in Calgary. By connecting you with one of our associated lawyers, you will have peace of mind that you are getting the experience that you need. CONNECT NOW. We can be reached toll-free at 1-877-225-8817 (or 403-225-8810 locally in Calgary, Alberta), or, for even fast service, email us directly here.

Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Intellectual Property

Copyright law is an often misunderstood aspect of intellectual property. Copyright lawyers at Kahane Law Office in Calgary, Alberta help people across Canada understand their rights. This protects them and what they have created.

What Is Copyright Law In Canada?

Copyright is a set of laws that protects what an individual has created. In Canada, copyright lawyers use copyright law that comes from both the common law and the Copyright Act in Canada. Copyright has to be an original expression to be protected.

What Types Of Work Do Copyright Lawyers Protect?

The following are all examples of work protected under copyright law, if an original expression:

Written Works Copyright Protection In Canada

Written works include books, short stories, plays, movie scripts and descriptive paragraphs. It is any original expression put into words or writing no matter the language.

Music and Musical Works Copyright Protection In Canada

This includes written works such as lyrics and sheet music as well as recorded music. Music includes both the sounds as well as the sung words. Through the use of Copyright law, you are able to protect your works as well as make royalties on it. Click here to learn more about Royalties and Music Copyright.

Architectural Drawings Copyright Protection In Canada

Copyright laws protect any drawings as original work. In Canada, copyright protects architectural drawings, blueprints, designs and renderings. Our Calgary based copyright lawyers can help with both hand drawn and computer generated copyright protection across Canada.

Computer Software Copyright Protection In Canada

Computer software programs operate with written code. Copyright protection extends to include original expression (original computer programs) that are created in any computing language. This protection extends to websites and source code. Speak to one of our copyright lawyers today to learn more.

Artistic Renderings Copyright Protection In Canada

Lastly, artistic renderings include sculpted art, drawings, paintings, photographs, and any other variety of visual art. Note that copyright law in Canada also protects performance works even if not written down or recorded.

How To Get Copyright Protection Under Canadian Law

Copyright in an original expression is automatic. You do not have to do anything but create an original work. The issue becomes when proving that a work is original and enforcing against copyright infringement. To further protect your copyright interest, our copyright lawyers can register your original expression.

Copyright Lawyers For Litigation In Calgary, Alberta

Has someone stolen your copyright intellectual property? If so, our copyright litigation team can help.

Why Register Your Copyright Interest

Registering a copyrighted work makes proceeding against a copyright infringement easier. Registration does the following:

  • Allows for easier proof that copyright exists in the work;
  • Confirms when copyright existed as against later produced works; and lastly
  • May allow for criminal prosecution of copyright violators.

Calgary Copyright Lawyers

Need help with copyright issues? We help with initial copyright information and legal opinions, right through to copyright litigation. If someone used your materials without consent we also provide cease and desist letter services at a low flat rate fee. Call today. 403-225-8810 or toll-free at 1-877-225-8817, or email us directly here.

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Lawsuits & Disputes

Kahane Law Office has a general civil advocacy practice, offering particular experience in a wide variety of areas. Litigation, civil matter, to sue someone are all common words for this area of law. Whether you require assistance in respect of a dispute in the form of traditional court-based litigation, alternative dispute resolution models, such as arbitration and mediation, or administrative hearings, our lawyers have the skill, expertise and desire to represent you and your interests zealously. For litigation lawyers in Calgary, Alberta call us at 403-225-8810.

Our Calgary litigation law firm also understands the importance of you making a smart business / financial decision with respect to litigation. We will discuss your options and approximate costs. Often it is not possible to determine the full cost of litigation. As a litigation law firm, we have experience to give you a good idea of what to expect.

Litigation Lawyers Services Include:

Our team of litigation lawyers work with you no matter your legal situation. For example,we offer services in the following areas of litigation law:

  • Foreclosure proceedings (for both lenders and borrowers)
  • Breach of confidence
  • Drafting and sending demand letters;
  • Collection, use and disclosure of personal information (privacy law)
  • Debt collections
  • Court of Queen’s Bench actions
  • Small claims court actions
  • Appeals to the Alberta Court of Appeal
  • Requests for production of medical and counseling records by third parties
  • Insurance coverage opinions and litigation
  • Municipal Government Act Section 534: Public Works Injurious Affections
  • Administrative Law
  • Fatal accident litigation
  • Corporate and commercial litigation
  • Shareholder and other business disputes
  • Registering Writs of Enforcement;
  • Negotiation of contracts
  • Slip and fall injuries
  • Personal injury litigation, including serious motor vehicle accidents
  • Corporate oppression claims
  • Franchise disputes
  • Copyright violations
  • Employment litigation (for both employees and employers)
  • Negotiation of commercial leases and litigation relating to commercial leases
  • Residential landlord and tenant disputes
  • Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
  • Condominium Foreclosure
  • Condominium management and board related litigation
  • Latent defects in real estate purchase context
  • General real estate litigation
  • Occupier liability & social host claim
  • Breach of contract
  • Civil Enforcement of Judgments
  • Applications for probate or administration of estates
  • Estate litigation
  • Professional disciplinary proceedings
  • Defamation including both Libel and Slander
  • Many more; Call for details
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Accidents & Injuries

Personal Injury laws are crucial in helping protect you when you are trying to heal yourself. Kahane Law Office has a personal injury lawyers who can help you through this process. Whether you require assistance in respect of a dispute in the form of traditional court-based litigation, or alternative dispute resolution models, such as arbitration and mediation, or administrative hearings, our lawyers have the skill, expertise and desire to represent you and your interests zealously. For Personal Injury lawyers in Calgary, Alberta call us at 403-225-8810.

Our Calgary Personal Injury lawyers understand the importance of you making a difficult decision with respect to choosing to litigate during such a stressful time. We will discuss your options and approximate costs and be transparent with you in the process. Often it is not possible to determine the full cost of litigation. However, as a litigation law firm, we have the experience to be able to provide you with a more accurate estimate of what to expect moving forward.

Types Of Personal Injury Claims Calgary Lawyers Help With

Our team of personal injury lawyers work with you no matter your legal situation. For example, we offer services in the following areas of litigation law:

  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Trip and Fall Accidents
  • Death by Negligence

Types Of Injuries That Our Law Firm Act For

Due to the changes in law, our personal injury lawyers can only represent people for serious injuries when we work on a contingency basis. You are free to retain our personal injury lawyers hourly for non-serious injuries. For example, serious personal injuries include:

  • Brain injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Fractures
  • Serious Soft Tissue Injuries (WAD III)
  • TMJ (jaw) problems
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Any permanent impairment
  • Permanent disabilities
  • Fatal accidents
  • Wrongful deaths

Unless very serious, the law caps soft tissue injury recovery amount. At times, it is not practical to hire a lawyer for these cases. We do remind people to ensure that they know the full extent of their personal injuries before deciding if it is worth pursuing. Never settle on an injury claim without knowing the full extent of your injuries. Please Note: We also help people sued after causing an accident.

Why Contact A Calgary Personal Injury Law Firm Immediately

In Alberta, you have two years from when you knew (or should have known) that you have a claim. If you miss this important date, you may lose the ability to receive the compensation you deserve. No personal injury lawyer is able to help after this time. This two year period is known as a limitation period. Other limitation periods exist depending on where or how the accident happened. Further, exceptions for minor children in accidents exist. Some limitations are measured in months so make sure you call today! These limitation periods are set by the Alberta government by legislation. It is very important that you see your personal injury lawyer with enough prior time to make sure that they can protect your interests.

Legal Fees For Suing For Personal Injury Damages

In most situations, our Calgary based personal injury law firm will work on a contingency basis. This means that payment of our fees happens out of the amount that we collect at the end of the file. You will not have to pay ongoing payments for the legal work that we do. Lastly, due to this structure, you need not give your personal injury lawyer a retainer (money) upfront.

What To Count On With Kahane Law Personal Injury Lawyers In Calgary

Our personal injury law firm has varied experience and offers exceptional service for assisting with your serious personal injury claim. Located in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Call Kahane Law office today to speak to one of our personal injury lawyers at 403-225-8810 or email us directly here.

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