Atty. Michelle Bailey
Michelle Bailey specializes in family law and is a partner at Moe Hannah LLP. In addition to resolving complex property division, Michelle is keen to preserve good will for parents as they move forward in their lives.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Calgary, AB · 23+ Years Experience
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About Michelle Bailey at a Glance
Michelle Bailey is a family law and adr attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Moe Hannah LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2003). Educated at University of Saskatchewan (—, 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serves clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michelle Bailey
- Michelle Bailey specializes in family law and is a partner at Moe Hannah LLP. In addition to resolving complex property division, Michelle is keen to preserve good will for parents as they move forward in their lives
- She also provides mediation services for clients
- Michelle’s first degree in Small Business Management provides her with a solid foundation for understanding the nuances and challenges involved when a family has a closely held company in the center of a family law dispute
- It is important to Michelle to continue to stay up to date with developments in this area of law, as well as the disciplines that impact families in the midst of change such as psychology, parenting, financial and tax planning, and more
Practice Areas Explained
Michelle Bailey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle Bailey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Calgary.
Family Law in Calgary
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michelle Bailey is one of 185,688 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Alberta →
Mediation & Arbitration in Calgary
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michelle Bailey is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Alberta →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Calgary
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.
Calgary Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Calgary-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Calgary Choose Michelle Bailey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michelle Bailey's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michelle Bailey brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Michelle Bailey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Calgary
A Calgary-based practice means Michelle Bailey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michelle Bailey Handles in Calgary
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