Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Edmonton Family Law & Legal Services Firm
Patterson Family Law Office has served Edmonton and surrounding communities since 1999, providing comprehensive legal expertise in family law, residential real estate, and wills and estates. With over 30 years of legal experience, David Patterson leads our firm in delivering personalized solutions through negotiation, mediation, and litigation when necessary. Our team combines professional excellence with community commitment, offering tailored legal guidance for complex family matters, property transactions, and estate planning.We prioritize client needs while maintaining accessibility through convenient Sprucewoods Business Park location with free parking. Our practice reflects decades of courtroom experience and a dedication to achieving efficient resolutions while maintaining strong ethical standards.
Services
Family Law
Residential Real Estate
Wills and Estates
Divorce Proceedings
Child Custody & Support
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of Alberta legal experience with proven courtroom success
- Specialized training in mediation for alternative dispute resolution
- Community-focused practice with local family involvement
- Comprehensive legal services across three core practice areas
- Client-first approach prioritizing efficient, cost-effective resolutions
Services
Family Law
Patterson Family Law Office provides comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, property division, and spousal/child support calculations. Our practice handles emergency protection orders, mediation services, and complex litigation matters. We serve clients across Edmonton's legal jurisdiction with specialized knowledge of Alberta family law statutes and court procedures.
Residential Real Estate
Our firm offers full-service residential real estate legal support for property purchases, sales, and refinancing transactions. We provide title searches, mortgage documentation, and land title registrations with transparent flat-rate pricing. Our services cater to both first-time homebuyers and experienced real estate investors in Edmonton's housing market.
Wills and Estates
We create comprehensive estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and living wills with fixed-fee pricing. Our services include probate applications and estate administration guidance. We help clients establish legal frameworks for asset distribution and healthcare decision-making while ensuring compliance with Alberta estate laws.
Divorce Proceedings
Our firm specializes in all aspects of divorce law including separation agreements, property division, and child custody arrangements. We handle contested divorces through litigation while offering mediation alternatives. Our practice addresses complex issues like spousal support calculations and international child custody matters under Canadian family law.
Child Custody & Support
We provide legal representation for custody arrangements, visitation rights, and child support calculations. Our services include modifying existing court orders and addressing relocation requests. We handle guardianship disputes and grandparent contact rights while focusing on children's best interests under Alberta's family law framework.
People
David S. Patterson
Principal Lawyer
Practicing Alberta law since 1988 with 30+ years of courtroom experience, David graduated from University of Alberta Law Faculty and previously worked at Corbett and Company and Parlee McLaws before establishing his firm in 1999.
Jeannette Patterson
Paralegal
Supporting family law, real estate, and estate planning practices with paralegal expertise, Jeannette works closely with clients while maintaining community involvement through church activities and youth leadership programs.
Natalie Patterson
Legal Secretary
Providing administrative support as a full-time legal secretary, Natalie assists with case management and client communications across all practice areas of the firm.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, custody, property division, spousal/child support, prenuptial agreements, and emergency protection orders with specialized Alberta-focused expertise.
Do you handle real estate transactions?
Yes, we provide full residential real estate services including purchases, sales, and refinancing with transparent flat-rate pricing.
What estate planning documents do you prepare?
We create wills, enduring powers of attorney, and personal directives as part of comprehensive estate planning packages for individuals and couples.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lead attorney has 30+ years of Alberta legal experience with extensive courtroom practice in family law and real estate matters.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide mediation services for family law matters to help clients achieve cost-effective resolutions outside of court proceedings.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Edmonton and surrounding communities including Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, and Stony Plain.
