Business Details
Calgary Litigation Lawyers
HMC Lawyers is a litigation boutique based in Calgary with over 130 years of cumulative experience advocating for clients in Alberta and Western Canada. Our approach prioritizes proactive risk identification, tailored legal strategies, and minimizing exposure to costs through skilled negotiation and mediation. We represent corporate and individual clients in complex disputes across construction law, employment law, family law, insurance claims, and serious personal injury litigation.Our team of seasoned litigators combines technical legal knowledge with industry-specific insights to deliver practical solutions. We pride ourselves on responsive service, transparent communication, and maintaining long-standing client relationships built on trust and results-driven advocacy.
Services
Construction Law
Employment Law
Family Law
Personal Injury Claims
Mediation Services
Arbitration Representation
Insurance Disputes
Commercial Litigation
Condominium Litigation
Contract Negotiation
Highlights and features
- We offer 130+ years of cumulative litigation experience in Alberta courts
- Our team includes Queen's Counsel and certified mediators/arbitrators
- We prioritize alternative dispute resolution to minimize client costs
- We provide industry-specific legal insights for construction and employment sectors
- Our lawyers regularly appear before all Alberta court levels and tribunals
Services
Construction Law
Our construction law practice advises industry participants on contractual disputes, builders liens, professional liability claims, and project risk management. We represent owners, contractors, and design professionals throughout project lifecycles, offering technically informed legal solutions that prevent disputes and resolve complex multi-party litigation effectively.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services for employers and employees, covering wrongful dismissal claims, contract negotiations, human rights disputes, and workplace policy development. Our proactive approach helps businesses maintain compliance while protecting workers' rights under Alberta's Employment Standards and Human Rights legislation.
Personal Injury Claims
Our personal injury team advocates for clients in motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall cases, and catastrophic injury claims. We secure compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering while guiding clients through insurance negotiations and courtroom litigation when necessary.
Family Law
We handle family law matters including asset division, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. Our resolution-focused approach prioritizes mediation while maintaining litigation readiness to protect clients' interests in complex divorce proceedings and custody disputes.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate alternative dispute resolution for commercial, construction, and civil litigation matters. This process helps clients avoid protracted court battles by finding mutually beneficial solutions that preserve business relationships and reduce legal costs.
People
David Corrigan
Partner
David Corrigan is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in insurance and personal injury law. He focuses on strategic legal advice for complex claims, combining courtroom expertise with practical risk management solutions for institutional clients.
Kristen Hagg
Partner
Kristen Hagg specializes in employment law and human rights matters. She provides proactive legal counsel to businesses while advocating for employees' rights, with particular expertise in workplace harassment cases and employment standards compliance.
Michael Hokanson
Partner
Michael Hokanson is a certified mediator and arbitrator with deep expertise in construction law. He represents industry participants in contractual disputes and complex litigation, leveraging technical knowledge to resolve multi-party construction project conflicts.
Sean Jeffers
Partner
Sean Jeffers focuses on commercial litigation and insurance coverage disputes. With Queen's Counsel designation, he brings decades of courtroom experience to high-stakes disputes, emphasizing early case assessment and cost-effective resolution strategies.
Erin Viala
Partner
Erin Viala specializes in family law and civil litigation. She advocates for clients in complex divorce proceedings and property division cases, prioritizing negotiated settlements while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Questions
What areas of law does HMC Lawyers specialize in?
We focus on construction law, employment law, family law, personal injury claims, and commercial litigation. Our Calgary-based team handles complex disputes for both corporate and individual clients across Western Canada.
How does HMC Lawyers approach dispute resolution?
We prioritize alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation to minimize costs and preserve relationships. When litigation is necessary, our experienced trial lawyers advocate aggressively while maintaining strategic focus on client objectives.
Do you represent both employers and employees?
Yes, our employment law team provides balanced representation for both parties. We advise businesses on compliance and policy development while protecting employees' rights in wrongful dismissal and harassment cases.
What experience do your lawyers have in Alberta courts?
Our team has appeared before all levels of Alberta courts and tribunals for over 130 combined years. We regularly handle multi-party litigation and complex cases involving construction disputes, insurance claims, and commercial conflicts.
How do you handle personal injury cases?
We take a compassionate approach to serious injury claims, focusing on securing maximum compensation for medical expenses and lost income. Our litigators have extensive experience with motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and catastrophic loss cases.
