Atty. Emily McCartney
Emily is a dedicated and effective problem-solver. She is a lawyer in Gowling WLG’s Calgary office, and an experienced and successful litigator.
Profile Summary
About Emily McCartney at a glance
Emily McCartney is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Gowling WLG. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2013). Educated at University of Calgary (—, 2012) and University of Victoria (—, 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — ™ (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Emily is a dedicated and effective problem-solver
- She is a lawyer in Gowling WLG’s Calgary office, and an experienced and successful litigator
- Emily represents clients at all levels of courts and tribunals in Alberta, and in mediations and alternate dispute resolution
- Her practice focuses on corporate and commercial litigation, and medical defence
- Emily is an empathetic and trusted advisor and a loyal advocate for her clients, with an emphasis on finding practical solutions to complex legal issues
- Emily gives back to her community as a volunteer with Pro Bono Law Alberta’s Queen’s Bench Amicus Program and the Civil Claims Duty Counsel program, which provide free legal advice to low-income litigants
Practice Areas Explained
Emily McCartney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emily McCartney 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.
Emily McCartney 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.
Emily McCartney 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.
Emily McCartney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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.
Looking for additional Alberta attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Calgary or all attorneys in Alberta.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Emily McCartney
Where is Emily McCartney's law office located?
What practice areas does Emily McCartney handle?
How long has Emily McCartney practiced law?
Where did Emily McCartney go to law school?
How can I contact Emily McCartney for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Emily McCartney received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.