McLeod Law LLP opened its doors in 1980 as a two-person operation. We've grown to a team of more than 60 lawyers with legal services in over 40 different areas. We’re in the business of helping people, and that will never change. Our size and depth of experience mean every client engagement is scaled accordingly for an efficient and effective result.
Our entrepreneurial spirit comes naturally—many of our lawyers have backgrounds in family-run businesses or had prior careers in banking, oil and gas and other industries. Our lawyers are active in Calgary and business communities.
When choosing a professional for advice and guidance, you want someone who’s excellent at what they do. Someone who can get to the heart of the issue and address your needs and goals. Someone you can trust. Our clients trust us because they get:
Employee RightsProtecting and defending you
You have rights as an employee, and we are experienced and adept at defending them. We know how to get to the core issue, find the right options for you, and, if needed, bring the right experts together. We can help with:
We know being laid off or terminated can be shocking. If this happens we can review your situation to ensure you are treated fairly and as the law requires.
Lawyers who listen
You need a responsive lawyer who focuses on your needs and goals and advises you accordingly. We take a practical approach to action and settlement and use plain language—not legal jargon.
Family LawProtecting your rights and your family’s best interestsFree Initial Consultation
Every family is different. Every situation is unique. Divorce, custody, and support issues are stressful for everyone, including children. We’ll be with you every step of the way to help you make informed decisions that are right for you and your family. We have the experience and skill to guide you through the process of your separation, make sure you understand all your options, and manage the relationship with the other side’s lawyer. Our goal is to get to a fair resolution as amicably as possible so you can get on with your life.
The lawyers in our group focus exclusively on family law, and we can help you with:
We know how to choose the right tactics for your situation. If we need a mediator, we’ll select one based on your case. We also have strong, well-established connections with experts, including psychologists, accountants, business and pension evaluators, and parenting consultants.
A firm, but civil approach
We focus on solutions, which means protecting your best interests and reaching a fair settlement. Keeping a good working relationship with the other party helps us avoid unnecessary costs and disputes. We strongly believe in a proactive and cooperative approach to cases, which is why we:
Keeping costs under control
You’re already dealing with a lot, and worrying about legal fees is the last thing you need. We start by weighing costs against benefits and continue to do this at every step of the process. Because we assign tasks to the right people at the right seniority and skill level, you aren’t paying higher fees unnecessarily.
We also don’t have to go outside the firm to access lawyers in related areas. We’ll consult colleagues in our Real Estate, Wills, Trusts & Estates, and Business groups to make sure your needs are covered.
Two convenient locations
We will happily meet with you at either of our offices in southeast Calgary or downtown. Our southeast Calgary office is only a short distance from Quarry Park.
Litigation & Dispute ResolutionSuccessful outcomes in challenging situations
Our group of 14 lawyers focuses exclusively on litigation and dispute resolution. We help individuals and corporate clients with a wide range of disputes, as both plaintiffs and defendants. We know how to get to the core issue, find the best options for you, and bring the right experts together. Our goal is to reach a successful resolution as quickly as possible so you can get back to your life and business.
We’ll help you choose the dispute resolution tactic that's right for your situation. That can include negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial as a last resort. We have extensive experience with mediation and the arbitration process, and often use them to reach a settlement outside of court. If we use a mediator, we’ll choose one based on their strengths and your case.
Impressive trial experience
If a trial is needed, our group’s 10,000+ combined days in court and arbitration have given us the skill to respond quickly, appropriately, and decisively. We’ve appeared in all levels of court in Alberta, and have extensive experience with other administrative and regulatory bodies. We’ve successfully negotiated solutions in highly challenging situations, which is why our offers are taken more seriously by the opposition.
We represent clients in many areas, including:
Lawyers who pick up the phone
You need a lawyer who takes the time to understand your needs and goals. Someone who is available to talk to you and will reply to emails quickly. We make sure you get that level of service throughout the process—which includes using our highly trained support staff—so nothing slips through the cracks.
Adding complicated legal jargon to an already stressful situation isn’t helpful. We’ll communicate with you in plain English and save the legal language for legal documents.
More economical litigation
We start out by weighing costs against benefits and continue to do this at every step of the process. You’ll get estimates by phase, and benefit from our favourable hourly fee structure. Because we assign tasks to the right people at the right seniority and skill levels, you aren’t paying more unnecessarily.
Personal InjuryTaking the stress off your shouldersFree Initial Consultation
You’re not alone in this — let us help relieve your stress so you can focus on recovery. Our knowledge of the law and the complex insurance industry helps you navigate your treatment and maximize compensation for your legal, insurance, and medical claims.
We work with your doctors and experts in the field to make sure you are getting proper care and attention. We will help keep your treatment on track and deal with the insurance companies, so you can focus on healing and getting your life back as quickly as possible.
Proving your claim is crucial. We’ll make sure your caregivers gather the evidence needed to get you the best possible compensation. We’ll be there to listen, answer your questions, respond to developments, keep you informed, and guide you through your recovery every step of the way.
Our Personal Injury group handles claims involving:
Decades of experience
Our group is 40 years old with the skill to negotiate with insurance companies and represent you with the most current legal arguments and law.
Our team of lawyers focuses exclusively on personal injury law. We have litigated at all levels of court and have achieved record-setting precedents in law. Our experience, attention to detail, and organization are well respected in the industry.
Our team meets regularly to:
Collaborate and strategize on our clients’ cases
Apply updated legislation to our methods
Review the impact of new law
Receive a free consultation
We provide a free initial consultation and contingency-based billing. If you have a viable case, it can proceed right away, and you won’t pay any fees until your case settles.
You’ll find out upfront whether or not your case is viable. And if not, we’ll happily advise how to represent yourself and point you to the resources you’ll need to do that.
Mediation experience
We have more than 40 years of experience in negotiating claims through mediation—whether with a judge or a private mediator. We work with the mediator or judge to assist you in reaching a resolution. The goal of mediation is to resolve your claim and give you certainty so that a long trial is not necessary.
Trial experience
Sometimes going to court is unavoidable. We use our decades of legal experience in personal injury to argue your case strongly and maximize your compensation.
Our personal injury lawyers have significant courtroom experience and an exceptional track record. We have lawyers who have worked for insurance companies in their past careers, giving us valuable insight into the insurance industry.
Residential Real EstateMoving your real estate deals forward
Our group of 10 residential real estate lawyers focus exclusively on this practice area. In fact, we’re on par with—or larger than—many national firms. We’re deeply familiar with the local market, its regulations, and players. We make sure we identify risks early and analyze each deal with our clients’ priorities in mind. Our goal is to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible.
Our clients include individuals, estates, and private and public corporations. We provide end-to-end service, from development, to financing and construction, to conveyancing. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor, we manage:
We also represent home builders on the conveyancing of property for new developments.
The deal gets done, no matter how big or small
An efficient process and competitive fee structure keep our services cost-effective and allow us to meet deal milestones accurately and on time. We assign tasks to the appropriate team members and leverage technology, so you aren’t paying higher fees unnecessarily.
Lawyers who pick up the phone
You need a responsive lawyer who’s available to talk to you and will reply to emails quickly. We make sure you get that level of service throughout the process, which is why we return messages within six business hours.
We know how to put complex issues into simpler terms—legal jargon stays in legal documents—so you can move forward with confidence.
Wills, Trusts & EstatesGiving you peace of mind for the future
McLeod Law has the largest, most comprehensive Wills, Trusts & Estates group in Alberta. We help you make informed decisions that are right for you and your situation. We take the time to truly understand your needs and guide you through the process so you can preserve your wealth and family harmony. You can feel confident knowing we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Our services include:
A peaceful process is always the goal, but if a dispute does come up, we’ll give you options to resolve it as amicably as possible. We aim to reach a solution without going to court, and our extensive experience with mediation (both private and judicial) can help. If a trial is unavoidable, you can still rest assured knowing we’ve litigated successfully at all levels of Alberta court.
We are recognized as industry leaders and trend watchers. We educate individuals, financial advisors, and other lawyers on changes in legislation.
An efficient, practical approach
Our group is 40 years old and has 100+ years of collective experience. We’ve been doing this for a long time, which means we’ve developed a clear, simplified intake process. That allows us to be efficient—and cost-effective—so we can focus our attention where it’s needed most.
We’ll meet with you at the beginning to make sure we fully understand your needs and give you a fee range.
Our group also meets regularly to:
The meetings help us refine and improve our routine processes, so we keep everything—and everyone—working as efficiently as possible.
Lawyers who pick up the phone
You need a lawyer who takes the time to understand your situation and goals. Someone who is available to talk to you and will reply to emails quickly. You can decide how you prefer to communicate with us, and we’ll make sure you get the same level of service throughout the process.
Adding complicated legal jargon to an already complex situation isn’t helpful. You never have to worry about trying to translate complicated legal documents because we always take the time to explain things and communicate in plain English.
Business LawMake smarter decisions to advance your goals
Our business law team understands business owners’ drive for success, and provides tailored legal solutions and advice to make it happen. We consider risk, and seek viable solutions to help meet your objectives. We speak in plain English (the legal jargon stays in legal documents, where it belongs).
You’ll get a lawyer who will work to understand your business, your tolerance for risk, and your goals. Each corporate lawyer on our team focuses exclusively on this area. We have extensive transactional experience and industry-specific knowledge to provide you with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
We advise clients on:
Our clients range from new ventures to established businesses, in a variety of sectors, including healthcare and dental, technology, hospitality, real estate, construction, oil and gas, mining, land development, and manufacturing.
Investing in your business
We take the time to understand your business. Having a single-contact lawyer who knows your history helps us create efficiencies, which means we’re up to speed and ready to help when you need it. We use our experience and extensive knowledge to bring you forward-thinking solutions.
We keep things simple and know when to scale up or down. You’ll get a fee estimate at the beginning and because we assign tasks to the right people at the right seniority levels, you aren’t paying higher fees unnecessarily.
You will also benefit from our network and connections, because we make introductions between our clients as often as possible.
Corporate lawyers who pick up the phone
You need a responsive lawyer who’s available to talk to you and will reply to emails quickly. We make sure you get that level of service throughout the process, which is why your lawyer handles all communication, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
Bankruptcy, Insolvency & RestructuringHelping companies in financial distress
For over 70 years, we’ve helped companies in financial distress. We know the law and the judges in this area. Since litigation in this area can be expensive, we develop cost-effective solutions outside the courts whenever possible. We know how to get to the core issue, find the best options for you, and bring the right experts together. Our goal is to reach a successful resolution as quickly as possible so you can move forward.
We provide practical advice and counsel to:
Whatever sector you’re in, we have experience with it, including oil and gas, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, retail, and transportation.
Our services include:
Lawyers who pick up the phone
You need a lawyer who takes the time to understand your needs and goals. Someone who is available to talk to you and will reply to emails quickly.
Adding complicated legal jargon to an already stressful situation isn’t helpful. We’ll communicate with you in plain English and save the legal language for legal documents.
Accessing resources that can help
When additional resources are needed, we can leverage the knowledge of lawyers in McLeod Law’s other practice groups. If you have legal needs outside of Alberta, we can connect you to qualified and respected law firms in other provinces and countries through the TAGLaw global network.
