Navigating challenging client relationships
A strong lawyer-client relationship is vital to arriving at the best possible outcome for clients. To help ensure these relationships run smoothly for both lawyers and clients, we offer these tips to help avoid issues that can become harmful to this relationship. Among the strategies we suggest in dealing with difficult client relationships: having a […]
New Legal Aid Agreement reached
To the Legal Aid Alberta Roster, I am pleased to announce to our valued roster lawyers that Legal Aid Alberta, the Government of Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta have finalized a new long-term governance agreement. The new governance agreement will come into effect on September 6, 2024, and continues until September 5, 2029. […]
New legal aid agreement reached
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Deanna Steblyk, KC, president, Law Society of Alberta. The Government of Alberta, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta have finalized a new long-term governance agreement. Through a collaborative process, Alberta’s […]
Ask A Lawyer: Preparation is the best defence when heading to a trial
Legal Aid Alberta’s experienced lawyers break down the work and planning necessary for a proper defence. Courtroom dramas on TV or in the movies don’t tell the full story. In real life, there is an incredible amount of research and planning required for a lawyer to defend someone in a trial. Legal Aid Alberta […]
Important: Scheduled systems maintenance in September – what you need to know
LAA systems are temporarily unavailable or limited use from Sept. 18-23. What is happening? Some of Legal Aid Alberta’s central technology systems, including the Lawyer Portal, will be temporarily unavailable or have limited functionality from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, through to 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. This ground-to-cloud data migration is scheduled maintenance that […]
Coverage of prison issues
Legal Aid Alberta provides extensive coverage on matters affecting incarcerated individuals. In recognition of Prisoners’ Justice Day on August 10, we’ve compiled a list of prison-related legal issues that LAA covers. Roster lawyers are encouraged to reference and share this information with clients who may need these services. Parole Board Hearings LAA does not cover the initial […]
How to join Lawyer Directory
Roster lawyers who would like to be listed on the Legal Aid Alberta Lawyer Directory can request to be added at any time by emailing [email protected]. The directory makes it easier for clients to find the lawyer of their choice. Clients can search by name, courthouse location, area of law, and language spoken. Related article: Lawyer Directory assists legal […]
Ask A Lawyer: Back-to-school primer on child support and co-parenting
It’s time for families who are co-parenting to prepare for fall and the coming school year. Co-parenting can be a challenge at the best of times. But when a new school season is approaching, parents are faced with a flood of expenses. In addition to school registration fees, kids need new clothes. On top […]
Update on continuing Governance Agreement talks
We want to let you know that discussions have started between Legal Aid Alberta, the Ministry of Justice, and the Law Society of Alberta about the Legal Aid Governance Agreement. We know this is an uncertain time, but we commit to keeping you informed regularly. We will update you as much as we can, but […]
Important: Update on continuing Governance Agreement talks
We want to let you know that discussions have started between Legal Aid Alberta, the Ministry of Justice, and the Law Society of Alberta about the Legal Aid Governance Agreement. We know this is an uncertain time, but we commit to keeping you informed regularly. We will update you as much as we can, but […]