Atty. Mark R.D. Sawyer
Mark Sawyer articled with Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2003 and became a partner in 2010. Mark’s practice focuses on the business and commercial aspects of the law, as well real estate and estate planning.
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Mark R.D. Sawyer is a trusts and real estate attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mark Sawyer articled with Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2003 and became a partner in 2010
- Mark’s practice focuses on the business and commercial aspects of the law, as well real estate and estate planning
- Mark works with many privately held businesses, advising them on their corporate, financing, contract and shareholder matters
- Mark provides advice as well on the incorporation of new businesses and the sale and purchase of existing companies
- He also acts for clients who are buying, selling and refinancing residential and commercial real estate, as well as those who are preparing and administering wills and estates
- Mark currently volunteers with the Bar Admission (CPLED) Course as an evaluator and has previously volunteered with Calgary Legal Guidance
- Mark attended the University of Calgary where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History before getting his Law Degree from the University of Alberta
- Mark loves to golf and travel and has especially enjoyed his trips to Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia, as well as more recent trips to Florida and Hawaii with his family
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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 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 venue, 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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