Atty. Alex MacNab
With a focus on settlement and the best interests of the family, Alex helps his clients minimize conflict and avoid costly prolonged court battles. He is known for his bright and practical approach and for helping clients reach solutions that ultimately allow them to move forward with their lives.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Calgary, AB
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About Alex MacNab at a Glance
Alex MacNab is a family law and adr attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Moe Hannah LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serves clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alex MacNab
- With a focus on settlement and the best interests of the family, Alex helps his clients minimize conflict and avoid costly prolonged court battles
- He is known for his bright and practical approach and for helping clients reach solutions that ultimately allow them to move forward with their lives
- Alex has extensive training and experience in interest-based negotiation, mediation and arbitration
- He offers creative solutions for clients in a way that best fits their needs whether that be through lawyer-assisted negotiation, mediation or arbitration , with litigation as the method of last resort
- Alex also specializes in reproductive law and is well-known for helping families with third party assisted reproductive techniques including donor egg, donor sperm, traditional and gestational surrogacy, as well as adoption
- Alex’s legal career began in 2004 in Newfoundland and Labrador where he practiced with the Legal Aid Commission in Labrador
- Alex gained experience in the areas of criminal defense and family law, appearing regularly in both the Provincial and Supreme Courts
- Upon arriving in Alberta in 2006, Alex worked with Alberta Justice Civil Litigation – Family Law representing the Director of Child and Youth Services
- He gained litigation experience in Alberta at both the Provincial Court and Court of King’s Bench
- Alex’s educational background includes a Law Degree from Dalhousie University Law School, and a BA from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Alex volunteered as a board member with the Children’s Legal and Education Resource Centre from 2004 until 2013
- He currently volunteers with Generations of Hope Fertility Assistance Fund and is a member of the executive of Canadian Bar Association, Family Section
Practice Areas Explained
Alex MacNab's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alex MacNab handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Calgary.
Family Law in Calgary
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Calgary
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Alex MacNab is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Alberta →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Calgary
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 venue, 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.
Calgary Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Calgary-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Calgary Choose Alex MacNab
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alex MacNab's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Alex MacNab can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Calgary
A Calgary-based practice means Alex MacNab attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alex MacNab Handles in Calgary
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