Carbert Waite LLP is a mid-sized litigation law firm located in downtown Calgary, Alberta, with additional expertise in mediation/arbitration, estate planning and business law matters. With proven experience, we provide clients with trusted insight and innovative solutions.
Our Calgary lawyers are skilled advocates and advisors with experience in a wide range of legal disputes. Our cost-effective approach is results-driven, client centered and service minded.
Our Legal Services
Our experienced litigators practice in all aspects of civil and commercial litigation. We also offer mediation and arbitration services, and advice and representation in estate planning and business law. See our practice area pages for more details on the services we offer.
Commercial Litigation
We offer practical advice and representation to businesses navigating conflict in a broad range of industry sectors. We have the depth of talent and experience at all levels to handle commercial litigation cases from the most complex multi-million dollar disputes to more straight-forward matters.
Condominium Law
We advise and represent condominium corporations, boards of directors, property managers, unit owners, and residents in disputed condominium matters.
Construction Litigation
Our construction litigation team has the experience and resources necessary to handle the most complex multi-party construction disputes. We also handle smaller commercial and residential construction litigation matters in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Our team is experienced in resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and when necessary, litigation.
Employment Law
Whether you are an employee looking for advice on a severance package or potential constructive dismissal or are an employer who needs help managing layoffs or a corporate transaction, we have an experienced employment lawyer who can assist with these or any other employment or human rights matter.
Estate Administration
Estate administration refers to everything that is necessary to wind up the assets and financial affairs after someone dies. Estate administration commences when a person dies and concludes with the transfer of the last of that person’s assets to the persons legally entitled to it. Estates are administered by personal representatives (executors) who are usually people who were somehow connected to the deceased during his or her lifetime. Often, personal representatives are themselves beneficiaries and are more often than not related in some way to the other beneficiaries.
Estate Litigation
Our experienced team of Calgary estate lawyers provides advice and representation in all types of estate disputes across Alberta and western Canada. We represent executors as well as beneficiaries and dependants in wills challenges and claims for support. We also provide advice and representation in guardianship and trusteeship disputes. In addition to representing parties to disputes we also offer mediation and arbitration services in estate litigation and guardianship and trusteeship disputes.
Fraud Law
We advise and represent businesses and individuals who have been the victims of fraud including in search and seizure proceedings and collection litigation. We also advise and represent individuals and businesses who have been accused of fraud or who have been the subjects of search and seizure orders.. Our lawyers have also been appointed by the courts as independent supervising solicitors of Anton Piller and Seizure orders.
Health Law
With one of the largest health law groups in Western Canada, we advise and represent healthcare institutions, nurses, physicians, private clinics and other healthcare professionals in a diverse range of health law matters. Our experienced health law lawyers are nationally recognized and provide advice and representation to health care institutions and health professionals in complex medical malpractice cases and fatality inquiries. We have broad medical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the Canadian health care system.
Insurance Law
Our experienced Calgary insurance lawyers advise and represent regional, national, and international clients on personal and commercial insurance matters. We also represent individuals in a wide variety of insurance disputes.
Mediation & Arbitration
We are comfortable conducting mediations and arbitrations in a wide variety of subject matter areas. Our most significant areas of practice expertise would be in serious personal injury/medical malpractice, general commercial litigation, employment law and estate litigation (including guardianship/trusteeship). In our litigation practice we are for both plaintiffs and defendants and have a balanced and practical approach to the law and to effective dispute resolution. We are skilled at defusing tension and emotional barriers to resolution. We value the role that counsel plays in mediation and always respect their relationship with their client(s).
Personal Injury & Negligence
Our team of experienced Calgary personal injury lawyers has a proven track record in obtaining favourable settlements for our clients who have suffered injuries whether as a result of motor vehicle accidents or other causes.. We have the depth of experience and knowledge of experts to handle the most serious personal injury claims. We are skilled advocates and vigorously pursue resolution whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or trial.
Wills & Estate Planning
Our Calgary wills lawyers have extensive experience developing personalized comprehensive estate plans. Our estate lawyers help guide executors and beneficiaries through the probate process. We assist our clients with drafting or revising wills, enduring powers of attorney or personal directives.
Business Law
We provide practical, cost-effective advice in a wide range of corporate-commercial matters including incorporations, amalgamations, acquisitions and other private company transactions.
Our Legal Services
Our experienced litigators practice in all aspects of civil and commercial litigation. We also offer mediation and arbitration services, and advice and representation in estate planning and business law. See our practice area pages for more details on the services we offer.
Our Lawyers
Our Lawyers
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a legal matter to be resolved- Commercial Litigation
- Condominium Law
- Construction Litigation
- Employment Law
- Estate Administration
- Estate Litigation
- Fraud Law
- Health Law
- Insurance Law
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Personal Injury & Negligence
- Wills & Estate Planning
- Business Law
What Our Clients Say
Lee Rapkoski5Excellent service very honest and considerate
Susan Snell5Highly recommend Joe Oppenheim for any employment legal issues. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and provided me with excellent advice and helped walk me through a difficult time. Joe was very…
Aviva Rotenberg5I’ve dealt with Joseph Oppenheim on a couple of labour/employment issues and have always appreciated his sound counsel, thoughtful approach, and ability to focus on the details and the big…
Ray Yen5Joe Oppenheim is a pleasure to work with! Balanced, practical advice and a consummate professional. I highly recommend.
Laureen Darr5Appreciated Joseph’s candor and authenticity very much. Will call again for future matters.
Mitchell Furlong5Professional and insightful lawyers that are solution oriented, effective and a pleasure to work with. Many thanks guys!
Dana Chequis5Professional, knowledgeable and there to help with your every need
Jordan Salvador5Michael Bokhaut is a professional and is a wealth of knowledge. He was able to provide me with fantastic service when I needed it. I am always happy to recommend…
Britton Ledingham5I’ve known Carbert Waite’s Michael Bokhaut for a few years, and have grown to trust him. I’ve worked to refer him to construction businesses, and know he’ll support them when…
Stavros Kasvikis5I am so happy that found a law firm like this. Very professional services and the best of all is that everything explained in details. I highly recommend this law…
Adam Mansbridge5Michael Bokhaut is a consummate professional and I value his legal advice very highly. In addition, he is a warm and caring person who genuinely wants to provide his clients…
Michael O5Special Thanks to Joe Oppenheim for all the help he has provided me over the last few weeks. It’s been a pleasure working with him, and I would highly recommend…
Stephanie Kochorek5Amazing team — invaluable advice.
Tamara Postma5I would absolutely recommend Joe at Carbert Waite LLP to anyone who is in need of help regarding Labor Law. I myself had a very positive interaction with him. I…
Sebastian Sztabzyb5Joe Oppenheim at Carbert Waite has been representing us for years. He brings a practical, common sense approach to the issues. We highly recommend him for commercial and employment litigation…
Angela Thomas5Carbert Waite came highly recommended by several friends when I needed some advice related to my employment contract. Joe Oppenheim was immensely helpful! He went through every aspect of the…
Josh W5I recently had a case with Joe Oppenheim and his team; they took away nearly all the stress I was experiencing! Joe was very professional and to the point with…
Jeremy Hogan5Worked with them to create a will. Eleanor, our lawyer for the process, was friendly and patient with our questions, thorough in her explanations, and forgiving of our occasional slow…
Vered Levant5Dylan at Carbert Waite has become my go to for employment legal advice. As an HR Consultant I rely on his expertise to ensure I’m providing my clients the best…
Jill Dewes5Expert advice, super responsive – and lovely people to boot. Highly recommend.
Rasheena Atkins5Great firm. Always felt I received good advice on employment related matters.
Stephanie5Joe Oppenheim assisted me. He was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend him. I would definitely use him again.
Amina Hussein5Michael Bokhaut provided us invaluable legal guidance to navigate through a condominium board dispute. He was extremely responsive, quick and efficient in addition to just being a nice person that…
Jonathan Herman5We hired Joe Oppenheim to help us navigate an employment matter. His guidance and expertise was exceptional. Joe acted quickly and efficiently and he took the time to explain things…
Neil Southgate5Michael Bokaut represented me in court previously. I was extremely impressed by his professionalism and preparation and had a very positive outcome. Highly recommended!
B S5Great group of lawyers especially Dylan. His expertise and the way he lays out the information is very helpful. Always available and willing to work with clients.
Ken Erdman5This month my wife & I completed our detailed Wills & Personal Directives under the superior legal advice of Eleanor Carlson @ Carbert Waite LLP. The guidance from Eleanor &…
Saima Rajan5Joe Oppenheim was very helpful, knowledgeable and responsive. I highly recommend him and this firm!