Atty. Ray Chartier
Ray Chartier practises commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, focusing on matters involving the energy industry, major infrastructure projects and the transportation sector. He also advises a broad range of clients on indigenous law issues, and on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, regulation and compliance issues.
Corporate And Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Calgary, AB
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About Ray Chartier at a Glance
Ray Chartier is a business and litigation attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ray Chartier
- Ray Chartier practises commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, focusing on matters involving the energy industry, major infrastructure projects and the transportation sector
- He also advises a broad range of clients on indigenous law issues, and on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, regulation and compliance issues
- Ray's clients include project proponents, financial institutions and other stakeholders
- Over the years, Ray has been involved in pipeline applications before the National Energy Board, rate proceedings and various other applications before provincial regulators, and with environmental review panels assessing proposed pipeline projects and related facilities
- He regularly advises energy industry clients concerning the duty to consult in the context of resource development, as well as on Aboriginal and treaty rights issues
- Ray has represented clients involved in major energy and infrastructure projects, including oil sands development, pipelines and renewable energy projects
- Ray also has considerable experience representing governments and corporations in litigation and judicial review proceedings specifically involving indigenous claims relating to developing, managing and regulating oil and gas and other major infrastructure projects and facilities within Canada
- Ray also represents clients in rail regulatory matters and disputes, and has represented clients at all levels of the courts in Alberta as well as at the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal
Practice Areas Explained
Ray Chartier's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ray Chartier handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Calgary.
Business & Corporate Law in Calgary
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Civil Litigation in Calgary
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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 Ray Chartier
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 Ray Chartier's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Ray Chartier 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 Ray Chartier 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 Ray Chartier Handles in Calgary
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ray Chartier has experience with under Alberta law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Ray Chartier directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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