Atty. Gary Reist
Gary is a commercial solicitor, whose practice includes commercial lending and commercial real estate. After earning his B.A. in Political Science (1973) and his LL.B.
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Gary Reist is a business and real estate attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Witten LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary is a commercial solicitor, whose practice includes commercial lending and commercial real estate
- After earning his B.A. in Political Science (1973) and his LL.B. (1976) at the University of Alberta, Gary was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1977
- Away from the office, Gary is actively involved in numerous charitable, community and political organizations in capacities as fundraiser, organizer and lecturer
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gary Reist is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Gary Reist is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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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