Atty. Alex Kotkas
Alex Kotkas is Managing Partner of the Alberta Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Calgary and Tsuut’ina offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Alex manages the region's operations while developing and executing its strategic direction.
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About Alex Kotkas at a glance
Alex Kotkas is a business, construction, litigation, adr, and international attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alex Kotkas is Managing Partner of the Alberta Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Calgary and Tsuut’ina offices
- As Regional Managing Partner, Alex manages the region's operations while developing and executing its strategic direction
- His leadership focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that prioritizes exceptional client service, drives innovation, and nurtures outstanding talent
- Alex is the founder and former leader of the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution group in Calgary
- Alex is a seasoned litigator with extensive trial and appellate experience
- He has appeared as litigation and arbitration counsel and as an advocate before a variety of statutory boards and tribunals, providing practical advice and outstanding advocacy in high stakes arbitration and litigation
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Alex Kotkas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →
Alex Kotkas is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Alberta →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Alex Kotkas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alberta →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Alex Kotkas is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Alberta →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Alex Kotkas is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Alberta →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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