Atty. Peter Birkness
Peter Birkness is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & restructuring, financial services, regulatory advice and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Bankruptcy & Restructuring & More Attorney · 35+ Years Experience
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About Peter Birkness at a Glance
Peter Birkness is a Partner, practicing at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1991) and Alberta (2013). Educated at University of Toronto (LL.B., 1989) and University of Western Ontario (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished.
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About Peter Birkness
- Peter Birkness is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & restructuring, financial services, regulatory advice and 2 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Peter practices at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Calgary, AB
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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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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 Peter Birkness's practice in the field of business and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Birkness brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ontario and Alberta, Peter Birkness can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and bankruptcy, Peter Birkness can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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