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What is the Role of Legal Assistants?
When you are working with a lawyer you are also working with their entire team, and ...
New Court Process in Alberta – Family Docket Court
Our Alberta courts have been especially busy and industrious in creating new and innovative ways to ...
Lawyering Through a Pandemic – How to Appear in Court Remotely
The global Covid-19 pandemic has certainly proven to be an interesting time for lawyers. The pandemic ...
The Downsides to Limited Scope Retainers
You may have heard of limited scope retainers. This is a trendy idea at the moment ...
Is TV Lawyering Effective?
Lawyers are sometimes portrayed on TV as loud, abrasive, and frankly obnoxious. While it certainly makes ...
Six Reasons Why Form Agreements From The Internet Should Not Be Used
Have you ever heard stories of incorrectly used commas costing a litigant millions of dollars? While ...
What is the Difference Between Paralegals and Lawyers?
We sometimes hear that hiring a paralegal is better than hiring a lawyer because the paralegal ...
Big Changes Coming for Unmarried Couples and Their Property!
There are big changes coming to property owned by unmarried couples on January 1, 2020. Currently ...
If I Win my Court Case, Will My Opponent Have to Pay My Legal Fees?
Clients and potential clients often ask whether or not they will have their legal costs paid ...
What is Appropriate Court Etiquette in the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench?
Clients in the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench may not sit at the counsel table with ...
Behind the Curtain: Crafting a Witness List for a Family Law Trial
There is a true art to preparing a witness list for your family law trial. There ...
Smith & Little LLP Unplugged the Fax Machine – The End of an Era
Recently, we took the bold step of cancelling our fax service. This is a big deal ...
Should I Come to Court with My Lawyer?
We are often asked whether our clients must come to court for their court date and ...
Three Ways To Check Out A Lawyer Before Hiring Them
1. Read Their Reviews and Testimonials Most lawyers are now listed on Google and have a ...
New Program: Early Intervention Case Conference
In the fall of 2018, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta introduced a new program ...
Downtown Lawyers – Why You Want to Pay to Park
We have heard from some clients who prefer to hire a lawyer in their local neighbourhood. ...
Working Efficiently With Your Divorce Lawyer
Dealing with a separation or divorce can be extremely stressful. Your working relationship with your lawyer ...
Should I DIY my Divorce?
In a world where legal information seems to be everywhere and the internet is chock full ...