Atty. Lesley M. Akst

Atty. Lesley M. Akst

Lesley M. Akst is a lawyer practicing corporate and commercial, insolvency & restructuring, commercial debt recovery and 5 other areas of law.

Edmonton Edmonton 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Lesley M. Akst at a glance

Lesley M. Akst is an Associate based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, tax, tax litigation, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2004). Educated at University of Alberta (LL.B., 2003) and University of Alberta (B.A. University, 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lesley M. Akst is a lawyer practicing corporate and commercial, insolvency & restructuring, commercial debt recovery and 5 other areas of law
  • Lesley M. received a B.A. degree from University of Alberta in 1996, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Lesley M. practices at Miller Thomson LLP in Edmonton, AB

Practice Areas Explained

Lesley M. Akst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lesley M. Akst handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Lesley M. Akst is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alberta →

Tax Litigation

Lesley M. Akst is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Alberta →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Lesley M. Akst is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Lesley M. Akst

Where is Lesley M. Akst's law office located?
Lesley M. Akst's law practice is located in Edmonton, Alberta. The firm is Miller Thomson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lesley M. Akst handle?
Lesley M. Akst focuses on business, bankruptcy, tax, tax litigation, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Lesley M. Akst practiced law?
Lesley M. Akst has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Lesley M. Akst go to law school?
Lesley M. Akst earned their education at (LL.B., 2003); (B.A. University, 1996).
How can I contact Lesley M. Akst for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lesley M. Akst received?
Lesley M. Akst's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.B.
University of Alberta
- 2003
B.A. University
University of Alberta
- 1996

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 2004

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