Atty. Dereck A. Jones
Dereck is a senior family law lawyer, having practiced exclusively in this area since being called to the Alberta Bar in 1995. Dereck holds a B.A.
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Dereck A. Jones is a family law and adr attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Jones Divorce & Family Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Alberta (1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dereck is a senior family law lawyer, having practiced exclusively in this area since being called to the Alberta Bar in 1995
- Dereck holds a B.A. (Hons.) from McGill University followed by his L..L.B. from the University of Alberta
- As a skilled litigator, he has appeared successfully at all levels of court in Alberta as well as in numerous arbitrations
- Dereck also has extensive experience in negotiating settlements and drafting agreements
- He applies a reasoned approach to his files and endeavours to assist his clients in achieving a resolution that addresses their issues in a sensitive, timely and cost-effective manner
- Dereck has been involved in numerous mediations and arbitrations and has completed the arbitration certification program through ADRIA (the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Institute of Alberta)
- Dereck is a sought after speaker and has delivered a number of lectures and contributed to panels focused around family law for the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the University of Calgary and the Calgary Board of Education
- Dereck has also authored a number of publications, including an article for Lawyers Weekly entitled “Retroactive Child Support.” Finally, Dereck is proud to contribute his time as a volunteer with several noteworthy organizations, including the Honens International Piano Competition
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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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