Atty. Melissa Rico
Melissa became a member of the Law Society of Alberta in 2004. After her articles, Melissa participated in a Canadian Bar Association internship in Tanzania.
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Melissa Rico is a personal injury and health care attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Carbert Waite LLP. Educated at University of Calgary (LL.B., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Melissa became a member of the Law Society of Alberta in 2004
- After her articles, Melissa participated in a Canadian Bar Association internship in Tanzania
- During this internship, she assisted the Legal and Human Rights Centre in Dar es Salaam with promoting awareness on various critical human rights issues
- Melissa joined Carbert Waite LLP in 2006, and became a partner in 2017
- Melissa practices in all areas of civil and commercial litigation
- Melissa’s primary practice areas are employment law and health law
- She has extensive experience representing both employers and employees on a wide variety of matters, including termination of employment, employment contracts, human rights, privacy and disability issues
- She presents regularly at conferences on various employment issues
- In the area of health law, Melissa has experience advising and representing health care institutions and other health professionals on a wide range of complex issues, including those that arise in the context of medical malpractice defence work
- For three years (2016-2018), Melissa taught Health Law as a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law
- Melissa also maintains a practice in the area of estate litigation and wills and estates, providing comprehensive estate planning and estate administration services to clients
- She also has experience with estate litigation matters, providing advice to beneficiaries and executors
- She has taught estate planning through various community organizations and presented at several conferences
- Melissa has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Melissa Rico is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alberta →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Melissa Rico is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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 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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