Jeremiah Kowalchuk
Jeremiah Kowalchuk
Firm Managing Partner
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Jeremiah Kowalchuk, the firm's managing partner, is experienced litigation counsel, having represented clients before all levels of court in Alberta and in the Federal Court. Jeremiah focuses on commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, corporate governance, construction, real estate disputes, and debt recovery, regularly representing medium to large companies as well as owners, contractors, and engineers.

Jeremiah represents and advises clients in many areas of law, including general litigation, corporate and commercial issues and disputes, and transactional work. This includes:

  • Private lending arrangements and security implementation
  • Purchase and sale of businesses
  • Land and property development
  • Condominium development and sales
  • Franchise system development and implementation
  • Arbitration and mediation
Before being elected Managing Partner in 2019, Jeremiah served on the firm’s Executive Committee for 2 years and is the past chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.  Jeremiah uses his broad experience to help manage litigation cases handled by the firm.
 
Value to Clients
"My experience running my own firm and having a general practice for several years has given me a big picture perspective. That experience helps me understand how clients’ businesses work and gives me the ability to tailor their legal services.”
 
Outside the Office
Jeremiah runs and travels in his spare time.
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Past-President
2017-2018
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
President
2016-2017
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Vice-President
2015-2016
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Treasurer
2014-2015
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Secretary
2013-2014
Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA)
Member
2006-Present
Edmonton Bar Association
Member
2002-Present
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Volunteer Lawyer
2002-Present
Canadian Bar Association
Member
1999-Present
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Board of Directors
2013-2015
Listed Construction Law
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada
2019 - 2024
"Litigation Star"
Benchmark Canada
2017 - 2023
Edmonton Centre for Equal Justice
University of Alberta Law School Moot Program
Blackburne Creek Homeowners Association v Burt, 2019 ABQB 608
Stephen v MacLean, 2018 ABQB 53
Envacon Inc v 829693 Alberta Ltd, 2017 ABQB 623
Terwillegar Towne Residents Association v Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP, 2015 ABQB 14, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
Bizon v Bizon, 2014 ABCA 174, Alberta Court of Appeal
Shefsky v. California Gold Mining Inc, 2014 ABQB 730, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
Black Fluid Inc. v Opulence Clothing Inc. , 2014 ABQB 138
Logithasan v. Chawla, 2012 ABQB 368, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
Asset Capital Mortgage Corporation v. Hartum, 2009 ABPC 92, Alberta Provincial Court
Cunningham v. Alberta (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), 2009 ABCA 239
November 28, 2023
Field Law Community Fund Program Awards $75,000 to Pay it Forward Ideas in Alberta and Northwest Territories
Field Law received a record number of applications and more than 40,000 votes for Community Fund Program initiatives Field Law is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Field Law Community Fund Program, distributing $75,000 to important init...
October 5, 2023
Make Your Voice Heard: Field Law Community Fund Program Now Open for Voting
Members of the public can vote for funding for their favourite local community projects by visiting fieldlawcommunityfund.com. Starting today, voting is open for residents of Alberta and the Northwest Territories (NWT) to support their fav...
September 2023
Field Law Community Fund Program Opens to Applicants
Canadian Lawyer
August 17, 2023
Yellowknife Evacuation Notice
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the ongoing wildfires in the Northwest Territories.Due to the escalating situation, the authorities have issued an evacuation order for Yellowknife, and as a result, our physical office will be temporarily clo...
March 17, 2020
Field Law - Remote Working  
As the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, we are writing to update you on the steps Field Law is taking to ensure the well-being of our employees, clients, and our community. We continue to monitor updates from Alberta Health Servi...
March 13, 2020
Field Law - Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold, Field Law has taken steps to minimize the potential impact of the virus. As of March 12, all our offices (Calgary, Edmonton and Yellowknife) remain open and fully functioning.  In...
July 1, 2019
Field Law Announces New Managing Partner
Jeremiah Kowalchuk elected as Managing Partner effective July 1, 2019
EDMONTON/CALGARY (July 1, 2019) – Field Law is pleased to introduce Jeremiah Kowalchuk as Field Law’s Managing Partner for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2019.Jeremiah is experienced litigation counsel, having represented medium-to-la...
September 2018
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2019
28 Field Law Lawyers Recognized
Field Law is proud to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been included in the 13th edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. These lawyers have been recognized in 17 service areas, resulting in a total of 36 rankings.Among the 28 Field Law l...
Education
University of Alberta, 2002, Bachelor of Laws, With Distinction
University of Saskatchewan, 1999, Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Admissions
Alberta,2003