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 - 2024
Edmonton Centre for Equal Justice
University of Alberta Law School Moot Program