Atty. John Olynyk
John is a member of the firm’s Indigenous, Environmental, and Project Development practice groups. His practice includes advising private sector and government clients throughout Canada on Indigenous, environmental, regulatory and natural resources matters.
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John Olynyk is an attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practforg at Lawson Lundell LLP. They haand 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2001) and Northwest Territories (2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John is a member of the firm’s Indigenous, Environmental, and Project Development practice groups
- His practice includes advising private sector and government clients throughout Canada on Indigenous, environmental, regulatory and natural resources matters
- John advises oil sands developers, conventional oil and gas companies, railways, mining companies, utilities and other resource developers on environmental regulatory matters and on Indigenous law matters, including Indigenous consultation issues and negotiation of cooperation protocols and impact benefit agreements related to natural resource project development
- John previously acted as Lawson Lundell’s General Counsel and was a member of the firm’s management team
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Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practforg law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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