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A civil litigation lawyer Edmonton individuals and businesses can call when a dispute needs a plan.
Litigation is expensive, slow and stressful, and sometimes it is the only way to get what you are owed. A civil litigation lawyer Edmonton clients can call early tells you which category your dispute belongs in, and what the realistic options are.
Gupta Law Services acts for individuals and businesses in civil and commercial disputes before the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench. Our work covers unpaid debts, breached contracts and disputes between business partners.
We try to resolve disputes early, and prepare for court if that does not work.
Choose the kind of dispute you are facing.
Claims and defences when someone does not honour a deal.
Demand letters, claims and enforcement to recover money owed.
Partner, shareholder and commercial conflicts.
A formal demand often produces payment. If not, deadlines for suing are running.
What you say or ignore in response can matter later.
You have a limited time to respond or you can lose by default.
Understanding your rights before acting reduces risk.
Two main courts, one general deadline, and strong encouragement to settle.
Civil claims go to the Alberta Court of Justice for amounts up to $100,000, or to the Court of King’s Bench for larger claims and many complex matters. The Court of Justice has simpler procedures and lower costs, but also lower limits. Claims above the limit can be reduced to fit, which waives the excess.
The Limitations Act generally gives two years from when you knew, or should have known, of the claim, with a ten-year ultimate limit. Missing it can end a claim, even a good one.
Most disputes do not reach trial. Pleadings, document exchange and questioning are followed by settlement discussions, mediation or a judicial dispute resolution conference. Alberta’s Rules of Court require parties to try to resolve disputes before trial.
If you win a judgment, you may still need to enforce it, for example through garnishment or a writ of enforcement. See our debt collection page.
Gupta Law Services is led by Gagandeep Gupta, Barrister and Solicitor, with more than 25 years of international legal experience. We do not escalate for the sake of billing.
Our aim is to resolve the dispute at the lowest sensible cost.
Court terms explained.
We discuss the cost of each step against what is at stake.
We tell you if a claim is weak.
You can reach your lawyer.
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What Edmonton clients ask about civil litigation. Our civil litigation lawyer Edmonton team answers them below.
Generally two years from when you knew or should have known of the claim, with a ten-year ultimate limit.
The Court of Justice hears civil claims up to $100,000 with simpler procedures. The King's Bench hears larger and more complex claims.
It depends on complexity and how hard the other side fights. We discuss cost against the amount at stake.
Most do, often after mediation or a settlement conference.
Respond within the deadline on the claim. Do not ignore it.
Call +1 825-888-1848 or request a consultation online. We are at 8104 160 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 3J8. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Bring your documents, and we will tell you where you stand. Contact our civil litigation lawyer Edmonton team today.
8104 160 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 3J8
Call +1 825-888-1848 to book a time.
