Atty. Hugh Willis
Hugh founded Willis Law in 2013, a boutique firm limiting services to Condominium and Employment law. Hugh focuses his practice on the area of Condominium Law, where he represents the interests of condominium corporations in a variety of settings.
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Hugh Willis is a business and litigation attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Willis Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2005). Educated at University of Alberta (LLB, 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Hugh founded Willis Law in 2013, a boutique firm limiting services to Condominium and Employment law.
Hugh focuses his practice on the area of Condominium Law, where he represents the interests of condominium corporations in a variety of settings. These can include:
- Court actions pursuant to the Condominium Property Act;
- Insurance issues within condominiums;
- Builder’s Liens;
- Condominium Bylaw interpretation and dispute; Builder deficiency litigation;
- Home Warranty disputes
- Disaster planning and response
- Other areas affecting condominium corporations.
Hugh has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta as well as the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Immigration Appeal Division.
Hugh is a frequent speaker on condominium issues. His speaking sessions include the Canadian Bar Association, the Legal Education Society of Alberta, University of Alberta Faculty of Law (Guest lecture), the Canadian Condominium Institute, Strathcona County Condominium Association, and Law for the Layperson courses for Edmonton Public Continuing Education and the Elk Island Schools division.
Hugh also serves as a mentor for the Law Society of Alberta mentor program on condominium issues.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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