Atty. Richard B. Mask

Atty. Richard B. Mask

Richard’s notable capabilities in corporate and commercial law are well established. He holds a Business degree with a major in accounting, and has completed the Canadian Securities course as well as the CICA in-depth Income Tax course.

Calgary Calgary 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard B. Mask at a glance

Richard B. Mask is a business and real estate attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Parlee McLaws LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Alberta, Law Society of Alberta (1982). Educated at University of Ottawa (—, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard’s notable capabilities in corporate and commercial law are well established
  • He holds a Business degree with a major in accounting, and has completed the Canadian Securities course as well as the CICA in-depth Income Tax course
  • Richard’s knowledge in Commercial Real Estate comprises
  • shopping centre purchase and sales
  • land assemblies, purchase and sale transactions for retail and industrial lands
  • free standing and shopping centre anchor tenant leasing
  • commercial retail tenant leasing
  • office building leasing
  • shopping centre integration
  • municipal development agreements
  • easements
  • restrictive covenants
  • non-disturbance agreements
  • and lease surrenders and cancellations
  • Richard works for clients on a range of corporate law matters that include: incorporation
  • amalgamation
  • winding-up
  • reorganization
  • restructuring
  • stock option agreements
  • shareholder agreements
  • shareholder disputes
  • non-competition agreements
  • confidentiality agreements
  • and preparing, commenting on and revising a wide variety of miscellaneous corporate agreements
  • His commercial law practice areas include: the purchase and sale of entire divisions of companies (assets and shares)
  • banking and finance transactions on borrower’s behalf
  • international financing transactions on borrower’s behalf
  • and trust deed financing on borrower’s behalf
  • employee stock option and share appreciation rights. plans and agreements
  • and preparing, commenting on and revising a wide variety of miscellaneous commercial agreements

Practice Areas Explained

Richard B. Mask's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard B. Mask 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard B. Mask

Where is Richard B. Mask's law office located?
Richard B. Mask's law practice is located in Calgary, Alberta. The firm is Parlee McLaws LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard B. Mask handle?
Richard B. Mask focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Richard B. Mask practiced law?
Richard B. Mask has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Richard B. Mask go to law school?
Richard B. Mask earned their education at (—, 1981).
How can I contact Richard B. Mask for a consultation?
You can contact Richard B. Mask directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard B. Mask received?
Richard B. Mask's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Leasing; Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Calgary (Canada).

Education

University of Ottawa
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leasing
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, Calgary (Canada)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Alberta, Law Society of Alberta
Admitted: 1982

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