Atty. Daniel R. "Dan" Bokenfohr
Dan is a dedicated advisor and strategic problem solver. He is known for providing timely, practical advice and unrelenting advocacy.
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Daniel R. "Dan" Bokenfohr is a employment and workers comp attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at McLennan Ross LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2002) and Northwest Territories (2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Dan is a dedicated advisor and strategic problem solver
- He is known for providing timely, practical advice and unrelenting advocacy
- He leverages his tireless work ethic and substantial experience to achieve measurable results for his clients
- Dan is an accomplished litigator and advisor to union and non-union employers with respect to labour, employment, workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, and administrative law issues
- He is well-versed in termination issues, human rights complaints, grievance arbitrations, labour relations board matters, and workplace investigations
- Dan regularly advises employers regarding corporate reorganizations and employee terminations
- He has an impressive track record of successfully defending wrongful dismissal actions on behalf of employers and prosecuting such actions on behalf of employees
- Dan further advises employers on drafting, implementation, and application of employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, non-competition and confidentiality provisions, and general employment policies and practices
- Dan represents unionized employers in labor arbitrations on a regular basis
- He possesses an extensive familiarity with the rules of arbitration, experience in a variety of industries, and the diplomatic communication skills that are vital in an arbitration setting
- He frequently represents and advises clients in matters before the Alberta Labour Relations Board such as union certification and revocation applications, unfair labour practice complaints, strikes and lockouts, and successorship, and common employer applications
- Employers also benefit from Dan’s ability to represent and advise them concerning complaints before the Alberta Human Rights Commission involving a variety of issues, such as accommodation of disabled employees, sexual harassment, and racial discrimination
- Dan has assisted clients with a number of Alberta Labour Relations Board matters, including certification applications, common employer applications and unfair labour practice complaints
- He regularly represents and advises employers regarding workers’ compensation matters (disputed WCB claims, classification and assessment disputes, cost relief applications, etc.) before the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation
- Additionally, Dan has considerable experience defending employers and contractors in occupational health and safety prosecutions, providing advice on due diligence and other preventative strategies
- He has represented employers and contractors facing OHS charges in workplace fatalities
- Dan understands that few things are more important to an individual than their livelihood, and few things are more important to the success of an organization than recruiting, retaining, and motivating a highly skilled and talented workforce
- With this in mind, he connects with clients to better understand their businesses so he can provide tailored, pragmatic guidance to advance business objectives
- Dan is an engaged member of the Edmonton community
- He is an Advisory Board Member for the Salvation Army Edmonton and coaches for the Hawks Athletic Club and the St. Albert Ringette Association
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Daniel R. "Dan" Bokenfohr's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel R. "Dan" Bokenfohr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Daniel R. "Dan" Bokenfohr is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alberta →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Daniel R. "Dan" Bokenfohr is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Edmonton 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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