Atty. Blair Carbert, K.C.
Blair began his legal career with MacKimmie Matthews in 1986 and was a founding partner of Carbert Waite LLP in 1999. Blair’s diverse practice of law has taken him to Canada’s three coasts, advising and acting for individuals, corporations, estates, public institutions and governments.
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About Blair Carbert, K.C. at a glance
Blair Carbert, K.C. is a personal injury, business, litigation, government, and health care attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Carbert Waite LLP. Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., 1986) and University of Toronto (B.A. (With Distinction) in Economics and History, 1983). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Medical Negligence, Calgary (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public 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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- Blair began his legal career with MacKimmie Matthews in 1986 and was a founding partner of Carbert Waite LLP in 1999
- Blair’s diverse practice of law has taken him to Canada’s three coasts, advising and acting for individuals, corporations, estates, public institutions and governments
- As a senior partner with Carbert Waite LLP, Blair engages on a wide range of difficult cases that demand an advanced understanding of the law, relentless inquiry into the facts, appropriate strategic reasoning, and sound judgment
- Blair has defended healthcare institutions and health professionals since the early 1990s – in all types of malpractice and other claims
- Blair has also advised hospitals and health regions on their legal rights and responsibilities regarding patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff members
- He has been counsel in numerous public fatality inquiries in the Provincial Court of Alberta
- Blair maintains an active practice in commercial litigation, estate litigation and condominium litigation
- He has litigated cases in the energy, construction and real estate industries
- He is highly experienced in a broad range of insurance coverage and claims issues – including large industrial and construction losses, professional liability and serious personal injury claims
- Blair has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in Alberta as well as the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal
- Blair has also represented clients in hearings before the Information and Privacy Commissioner, the Alberta Hospital Privileges Appeal Board, and the Workers’ Compensation Board
- Blair is a former infantry officer with the 48th Highlanders of Canada
- He has served on the Law Society’s Professional Responsibility, Finance and Conduct Committees, and is volunteer President of Speed Skating Canada
- Blair is a member and Board Member of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Calgary
Practice Areas Explained
Blair Carbert, K.C.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Blair Carbert, K.C. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Blair Carbert, K.C. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alberta →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Blair Carbert, K.C. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Blair Carbert, K.C. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alberta →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Blair Carbert, K.C. is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Alberta →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Blair Carbert, K.C. is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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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