Atty. Emma L. Johnston
Emma Johnston is a litigator who advises Canadian and international clients on construction, insolvency, insurance, and general commercial litigation. In Emma’s construction practice she often advises residential, commercial, and industrial construction clients on claim management, construction lien, prompt payment and adjudication matters.
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Emma L. Johnston is a construction attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Emma Johnston is a litigator who advises Canadian and international clients on construction, insolvency, insurance, and general commercial litigation
- In Emma’s construction practice she often advises residential, commercial, and industrial construction clients on claim management, construction lien, prompt payment and adjudication matters
- Emma believes in a client focused approach to litigation, with an emphasis on resolution in a timely and cost effective matter
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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 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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