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Atty. Fred Kozak K.C.

Atty. Fred Kozak K.C.

Fred is a sought-after strategic legal advisor with over 40 years of experience. Fred carries on a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on constitutional law, media and defamation issues, and employment and administrative proceedings.

Edmonton Edmonton 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (780) 425-9510 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Fred Kozak K.C. at a glance

Fred Kozak K.C. is a entertainment attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Alberta (1981), Northwest Territories (2009), and Yukon (2010). Educated at University of Alberta (LL.B., 1981) and University of Alberta (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Award of Honorary Membership in the Alberta Dental Association and College (2010) (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Fred is a sought-after strategic legal advisor with over 40 years of experience.

Fred carries on a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on constitutional law, media and defamation issues, and employment and administrative proceedings.

Fred represents several national news organizations, and provides pre-publication advice to print, broadcast and web-based media outlets, as well as book publishers. Fred has been counsel in several cases where the Charter has been used to strike down provincial or federal legislation, and has appeared in all levels of the courts of Alberta and in the Supreme Court of Canada.

Fred’s major media clients include

  • Edmonton Journal
  • CBC
  • Globe and Mail
  • CTV
  • National Post
  • Canadian Press
  • Broadcast News
  • Lethbridge Herald
  • Medicine Hat News
  • Post Media
  • Great West Newspaper Group

Fred has also taught at MacEwan University on law and the media as well as on employment law at the University of Alberta.

Practice Areas Explained

Fred Kozak K.C.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred Kozak K.C. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Fred Kozak K.C. is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Fred Kozak K.C.

Where is Fred Kozak K.C.'s law office located?
Fred Kozak K.C.'s law practice is located in Edmonton, Alberta. The firm is Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fred Kozak K.C. handle?
Fred Kozak K.C. focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Fred Kozak K.C. practiced law?
Fred Kozak K.C. has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Fred Kozak K.C. go to law school?
Fred Kozak K.C. earned their education at (LL.B., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Fred Kozak K.C. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Fred Kozak K.C. received?
Fred Kozak K.C.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Award of Honorary Membership in the Alberta Dental Association and College (2010); Best Lawyers in America — Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers – Washington, DC (2010); Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Champion’s Award by the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (2008).

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
University of Alberta
- 1981
B.A.
University of Alberta
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Award of Honorary Membership in the Alberta Dental Association and College (2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers – Washington, DC (2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Champion’s Award by the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (2008)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appointed Queen's Counsel (2008)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 1981
Northwest Territories
Admitted: 2009
Yukon
Admitted: 2010

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