Atty. Michael Beard

Atty. Michael Beard

Michael Beard is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, intellectual property and technology and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from University of Alberta in 2010, and .

Profile Summary

About Michael Beard at a glance

Michael Beard is an Associate based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Dentons Canada LLP. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and energy. Educated at University of Alberta (LLB University, 2010). Active member of Activities and Affiliations •Law Society of Alberta •Canadian Bar Association. Serves clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Beard is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, intellectual property and technology and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from University of Alberta in 2010, and
  • Michael practices at Dentons Canada LLP in Edmonton, AB

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Beard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Beard 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.

Michael Beard is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Beard is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Alberta →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael Beard is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Alberta →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Michael Beard is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Beard

Where is Michael Beard's law office located?
Michael Beard's law practice is located in Edmonton, Alberta. The firm is Dentons Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Beard handle?
Michael Beard focuses on business, ip, m&a, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
Where did Michael Beard go to law school?
Michael Beard earned their education at (LLB University, 2010).
How can I contact Michael Beard for a consultation?
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Education

LLB University
University of Alberta
- 2010

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