Smith & Little LLP
Calgary-based law firm
Serving busy professionals with their family law matters
Having the right lawyer is crucial. I cannot recommend Christine highly enough! Navigating such a major life change is never easy, but Christine made the entire process so much more manageable. From our very first meeting, her kindness and compassion were evident. She truly listened to my concerns and made me feel understood.
What sets Christine apart is her confidence and professionalism. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always seemed one step ahead. Her ability to explain complex legal matters in a way that was easy to understand gave me so much peace of mind. I felt fully supported and reassured knowing I had her in my corner.
Before finding Christine, I went through two lousy lawyers who took advantage of me. They didn’t take my case seriously, and I felt lost. However, Christine was a game-changer. She took my case seriously, fought for what I wanted, and finalized my divorce within just one year. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
Beyond her legal expertise, Christine and her team genuinely cared about my well-being. They empowered me to make the best decisions for myself and my family. Her guidance and support went above and beyond, and I’ll always be grateful for the positive impact she had on my life.
If you’re going through a separation or divorce, my advice is to invest in a good lawyer. Christine is that lawyer. She is skilled, professional, compassionate, and will always have your back. I wholeheartedly recommend her and her team!
They have excellent communication and really have the knowledge and energy to fight for things on our behalf. I have only good things to say about them
Thanks to Smith and Little I'm safe from my abuser and free.
Thank you Christine and Kelly!
Our Core Philosophy
Resolutions with Integrity
Our Core Mission
Informed Choice and objective decision making
We Are
- Compassionate
- Professional
- Assertive
- Down-To-Earth
- Strategic
We Will
- Listen to you
- Distill difficult concepts into plain language
- Ask tough questions
- Respond rapidly to your questions
You Will
- Have a solid plan and clear agreements for moving forward
- Make informed decisions you feel confident about
- Save time, money and stress with our value-based fees
I wish for you both, ongoing success, rewarding success, as you bring ‘resolutions with integrity’ to people’s life situations. So grateful for everything.
You have shown tremendous care, professionalism and understanding to my matter.
Thank you for all your continued help and support. You and your firm have been wonderful to work with.
I am humbled and grateful for the services provided by Smith & Little LLP. Keep up the GREAT work Ladies; your services are invaluable!
Best Divorce lawyers in a scary & lonely world of legal system. Reasonable, smart & helpful. Excellent service in every way.
Our Area of Work
Legal Services
Mediation & Arbitration
Smith & Little LLP is excited to introduce our comprehensive Mediation and Arbitration Services, designed to provide efficient and effective solutions for all family law matters.
Our services cater to the unique needs of each family, ensuring prompt and fair resolutions without the delays of traditional court and arbitration processes.
Family/Divorce Law
We prevent and resolve conflicts through communication, negotiation, and where necessary through litigation.
Family law encompasses a wide range of legal issues and we are here to eliminate the confusion and overwhelming feelings while guiding and protecting your interests before, during and at the end of a relationship.
Alberta Court of Appeal
Smith & Little LLP offers full representation before The Alberta Court of Appeal for family law and civil appeals including:
- preparation and argument of applications before The Court of Appeal
- preparation of your Appeal Record and Factum
- presentation of oral argument
Our Team
About Smith & Little LLP
Christine and Kelly are proud to work together in a true partnership and offer the benefit of two minds to all of our clients. We are strongly of the view that two minds are better than one and if a partnership is able to capitalize on the strengths of each individual partner there will be huge advantages flowing to the client. Having spent our first years as lawyers figuring out what pieces of the job we each enjoy the best, we determined that there were certain tasks we enjoyed more than others. Luckily for us our strengths are complementary and while we are able to trade off and step in for each other when required, we like to each perform the tasks we enjoy the most as often as possible.
Current and Former Clients
Testimonials
Provides care and support, as well as exceptional emails and letters brought by Kelly and Christine. Always kept up to date on current developments and willing to work around schedules to accommodate outstanding service to clients.
Kelly and Christine both have very strong skill sets and are phenomenal at what they do. They equally bring these skill sets to the table making them a perfect team to get results and resolutions. The legal assistants on the team are exceptional. Courtney is always ready to help and assist with a smile on her face. Thank you!
Excellent communication and attentiveness. General attention to detail and legal procedure.
Kelly, Christine and their staff are great. Professional, yet empathetic.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation for [Christine’s] patience, professionalism, expertise and hard work on my file.
… I highly recommend that you choose to retain the expert services of SMITH & LITTLE LLP, who DO seek resolutions with integrity!
Thank you for all your efforts …It has been a pleasure working with [you]. I could not have survived this ordeal without your support and guidance.
I appreciate … the 5 years of you guys dealing with everything that came with this case. Your whole office was great. Thank you so much for it all.
I have been very pleased with your work and your clear communication and am confident you will ensure the agreement reflects what we have discussed.
I wish for you both, ongoing success, rewarding success, as you bring ‘resolutions with integrity’ to people’s life situations. So grateful for everything.
You have shown tremendous care, professionalism and understanding to my matter.
I am humbled and grateful for the services provided by Smith & Little LLP. Keep up the GREAT work Ladies; your services are invaluable!
Kelly and Christine,
I want to thank you for all your hard work, research, time and honesty with this process. Again from the bottom of my heart thank you for your honesty and due diligence.
Hello Smith & Little,
I am very pleased with the way Attorney Kelly presented my position in the court today. I hope we will make similar success in the future as to bring the matter to a peaceful end soonest.
Christine Little is a very compassionate person who really took the time to listen to my needs and issues.
She was very diligent and professional in handling my matter and it was a pleasure working with her to resolve my issues.
Thank you Kelly for your email and your detailed explanations!
… the reason why I am so comfortable with you because you are fair and professional. And I am glad you didn’t rush my matter. This piece is an important piece to this whole matter.
Smith & Little LLP serves clients in the following locations:
- Calgary
- Okotoks
- Airdrie
- Cochrane
- Canmore
- Chestermere
- Red Deer
- Olds
- Edmonton
- Grande Prairie
Smith & Little
Blog
Why Hire Kelly Elizabeth Smith as Your Arbitrator or Mediator
When it comes to resolving family law disputes, choosing the right professional matters. Here’s why clients trust me to deliver results that are fair, efficient, and legally sound. What ...
Why Choose Kelly Over a Random Judge in Court?
Judges in Alberta are highly intelligent, educated, and dedicated professionals who work hard to deliver good decisions. But when you go to court, you don’t get to choose your ...
Why the Court System Is Broken and Why Arbitration Is the Smarter Choice
Judges in Alberta are intelligent, dedicated professionals who want to help families resolve disputes. But here’s the truth: the system they work in is broken and it’s not their ...
Why Choosing the Wrong Mediator Can Cost You More Than You Think
Mediation is meant to save time and money but the wrong mediator can do the opposite. If your mediator isn’t efficient or doesn’t have the right style for your ...
The Risk of Going to Trial: What Happens When Your Judge Hates Family Law
Imagine this: You’ve spent years preparing for trial, invested tens of thousands of dollars, and endured endless stress getting your case ready. Finally, the big day arrives. You walk ...
You Need to Mediate Before Going to Court – Choose the Right Mediator
Under Alberta’s new family law rules, you can’t just go straight to court anymore. The Court of King’s Bench now requires parties to attempt Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) before ...