Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Peace River, AB
Mathieu Hryniuk LLP has served Northern Alberta for over 60 years, operating 10 offices across 100,000 square kilometers. Our team of 30 professionals, with over 70 combined years of experience, specializes in real estate, corporate law, estate planning, and commercial litigation. Bilingual services in English and French ensure accessibility for diverse clients. Recognized with the Alberta Small Business Award of Distinction, we prioritize community engagement while maintaining rigorous legal standards.Our practice combines generational expertise with modern legal strategies to protect client interests. Integrity, confidentiality, and timely service form the foundation of our client relationships. With deep roots in the Peace Country and Lesser Slave Lake regions, we remain committed to evolving with our communities' needs.
Services
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Estate Administration
Business Sales
Corporate Law
Highlights and features
- 60+ years of community-focused legal service
- Bilingual English-French legal professionals available
- Specialized expertise in Northern Alberta real estate law
- Award-winning small business commitment to clients
- 70+ combined years of legal experience in practice areas
Associations and certifications
- Alberta Chamber of Commerce
Services
Real Estate
Our real estate practice handles residential, commercial, and agricultural property transactions across Northern Alberta. With generations of regional experience, we manage purchases, sales, leasing, and financing arrangements. Our team ensures proper title registration and compliance with local land use regulations while protecting client interests throughout the conveyancing process.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans tailored to individual family needs. Our services include drafting wills, establishing powers of attorney, and creating personal directives. The team provides strategic guidance on asset distribution, tax implications, and succession planning while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the planning process.
Corporate Law
Our corporate department serves businesses of all sizes across Northern Alberta. We handle incorporations, shareholder agreements, corporate reorganizations, and financing arrangements. The team provides ongoing compliance support including annual returns and minute book management while advising on commercial contract negotiations and business structure optimization.
Estate Administration
We guide executors through complex estate administration processes including probate applications and asset distribution. Our services cover both testate and intestate estates, with expertise in navigating court requirements and resolving beneficiary disputes while ensuring proper tax filings and debt settlement.
Business Sales
The firm specializes in business purchase and sale transactions, preparing asset and share purchase agreements. We handle due diligence reviews, financing document preparation, and regulatory filings. Our team ensures smooth transaction closures while protecting client interests during business ownership transitions across Northern Alberta.
People
Colin A. Gagnon
Partner
Partner practicing real estate, corporate, and estate law in High Prairie and Peace River regions. Active in Francophone community organizations and local school boards. Graduated from Universit de Moncton Law School in 2003.
Boyd E. Langford
Partner
Partner with expertise in real estate and corporate law, serving High Level and La Crete areas. Former mayor and council member with extensive community leadership experience. Graduated from University of Saskatchewan Law School in 2005.
Davin D. May
Partner
Partner specializing in real estate, wills, and corporate law. Active in Manning community organizations including golf course board and petroleum association. Graduated from University of Alberta Law School in 2012.
Braeden Reynolds
Partner
Partner practicing real estate and corporate law in Peace River and Slave Lake. Involved in local chambers of commerce and hockey organizations. Graduated from University of Calgary Law School in 2019.
Mila Walisser
Associate
Bilingual associate practicing real estate, family, and estate law in Peace River. Recent University of Moncton graduate with community involvement in ACFA and local Rotaract club. Admitted to bar in 2023.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve Northern Alberta across 100,000 square kilometers with offices in Peace Country and Lesser Slave Lake regions including Peace River, High Prairie, and Slave Lake.
Do you offer bilingual legal services?
Yes, several team members provide legal services in both English and French to accommodate our diverse client base.
What legal specialties do you offer?
Our core practice areas include real estate law, estate planning and administration, corporate/commercial law, and business acquisitions.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our 30-member team holds over 70 combined years of legal experience, with multiple partners practicing Northern Alberta law for decades.
Are you involved in local community organizations?
Yes, our lawyers and staff actively participate in regional organizations including school boards, economic development committees, and local chambers of commerce.