Appeals Advocacy
Navigating your needs as appellant or respondent to uphold or overturn a judgment.
Unparalleled experience in appellate advocacy
We are recognized as one of Alberta’s pre-eminent appellate litigation firms. We maintain a large and varied appellate practice that ranges across all areas of family law and estate litigation. Our experience as appellate counsel also allows us to act in civil and commercial appellate litigation.
Our lawyers have argued several significant and precedent-setting cases before Alberta’s appellate courts. Andy Hayher KC leads our appellate litigation practice and appears regularly before the Alberta Court of Appeal. Andy shares his professional experience and legal knowledge with others. He has lectured and taught on appellate litigation to both members of the Bar and members of the judiciary across Canada and has written extensively on oral and written advocacy at the appellate level.
Contact us for a consultation where we review the issue you would like to appeal. We meet with you in a consultation to go over the matter and give you a high-level mapping of what happens next.
Areas of Practice for Appeals Advocacy
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Family Law Appeals
Navigating lower court decisions, helping you ensure fairness, and upholding the best interests of your family.
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Estate Litigation Appeals
Offering robust representation when contesting wills, trusts, and estate distributions in appellate courts.
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Arbitration Appeals
Ensuring fair outcomes for you when challenging arbitration awards in appellate proceedings.
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Civil Appeals
Providing strategic representation for you when challenging decisions in civil matters, ensuring your rights are protected in appellate courts.
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Interlocutory Applications
Assisting you in seeking temporary court orders to address urgent matters during ongoing legal proceedings.
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Leave to Appeal Applications
Ensuring your case receives proper consideration from appellate courts.
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Security for Costs Applications
Assisting you in seeking financial guarantees from opposing parties to cover potential legal expenses.
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Stay Pending Appeal Applications
Ensuring your rights and interests are safeguarded during the appeal process.