Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Cochrane, AB
Rask Law has been delivering quality legal services since 1993, combining extensive experience with a client-focused approach. Our team of dedicated professionals specializes in residential and commercial real estate, family law, civil litigation, corporate law, and estate planning. We prioritize transparency, offering flat-rate fees for many services while maintaining a commitment to personalized solutions. With deep roots in Cochrane and surrounding communities, we leverage decades of legal expertise to serve individuals and businesses efficiently.Our practice emphasizes integrity, accessibility, and community involvement, ensuring clients receive both legal excellence and compassionate support. Through affiliated mortgage services, we provide added value by offering fee discounts when combining legal and financing services. Our track record of successful transactions and positive client testimonials reflects our dedication to achieving optimal outcomes while maintaining approachable professionalism.
Services
Residential Real Estate
Family Law
Civil Litigation
Corporate Legal Services
Wills & Estates
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined legal experience since 1993.
- Our flat-rate fee structure ensures transparent pricing for common services.
- We provide personalized service with a focus on community needs.
- We offer exclusive legal fee discounts when combining services with affiliated mortgage solutions.
- Our team includes specialists in real estate, corporate law, and family matters.
What people say
Fantastic customer service
Quality legal advice
Dedicated service
Exceptional lawyer
Smooth transactions
Services
Residential Real Estate
We handle residential property transactions with transparent flat-rate fees. Our services include purchase, sale, and refinancing processes, ensuring timely completion while navigating complex paperwork. Clients benefit from our local expertise and affiliated mortgage solutions that reduce legal costs.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, custody, support, and cohabitation agreements. We combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance to resolve disputes through negotiation or litigation, prioritizing clients' family needs and long-term stability.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil disputes through mediation or court proceedings. Our approach focuses on risk management and cost-effective resolutions, leveraging experience in Alberta courts to protect clients' interests in complex legal conflicts.
Corporate Agreements
We draft and review essential business agreements including partnerships, franchises, and shareholder documents. Our services ensure clear legal frameworks that prevent future disputes while supporting smooth business operations and transactions.
Wills & Estates
Our estate planning services include wills, powers of attorney, and probate support. We help clients protect assets and family interests through customized plans that prevent conflicts and ensure legal clarity during life transitions.
People
Dean M. Rask
Founding Partner
Practicing law since 1991, Dean specializes in corporate, real estate, and Indigenous law. He founded Rask Law and expanded services to include mortgage brokerage in 2019, combining legal and financial expertise for client benefit.
Maira Hassan
Partner
With over 20 years' experience, Maira focuses on family law, civil litigation, and child welfare. Her background includes government service and social justice advocacy, bringing compassionate yet effective representation to Cochrane clients.
Sherry Rask
Senior Paralegal
As office manager and real estate paralegal since 2006, Sherry ensures efficient transaction completion. Her dedication to client satisfaction and coordination skills make her integral to the firm's successful real estate practice.
Janet Nystedt
Lawyer
Practicing since 2008, Janet specializes in workplace law, corporate governance, and estate matters. She combines advocacy skills with community involvement, serving on legal mentorship and animal welfare committees.
Chris McNeill
Senior Conveyancer
A second-generation conveyancer with extensive real estate experience, Chris joined Rask Law in 2024. Her practical knowledge and client-focused approach support the firm's busy property transaction practice.
Questions
What legal services does Rask Law offer?
We specialize in residential/commercial real estate, family law, civil litigation, corporate agreements, and estate planning. Our services include wills, business transactions, and dispute resolution.
Do you offer transparent pricing for legal services?
Yes, we provide flat-rate fees for common services like real estate transactions and wills, with all legal costs disclosed upfront before engagement.
Can I get legal fee discounts through affiliated services?
Clients combining legal work with mortgage financing through our affiliated Rask Mortgage Solutions receive exclusive legal fee discounts.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lawyers have decades of combined experience, including specialists with 15+ years in corporate law and family law practitioners with government service backgrounds.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily based in Cochrane, Alberta, we serve clients throughout Alberta including Calgary and surrounding communities for both personal and business legal needs.
