Atty. Sean Ward
Sean’s practice is focused on municipal law, administrative law, media law, and privacy. He is the Co-Chair of Reynolds Mirth’s Municipal Law Team , and provides advice to municipalities and public bodies throughout Alberta.
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Sean Ward is a construction and government attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2007). Educated at University of Alberta (LL.B., 2006) and University of Alberta (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Public Procurement Law (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sean’s practice is focused on municipal law, administrative law, media law, and privacy
- He is the Co-Chair of Reynolds Mirth’s Municipal Law Team, and provides advice to municipalities and public bodies throughout Alberta
- His municipal law work is varied and includes drafting, interpreting and challenging bylaws, planning and development, and the many issues municipalities face as complex entities with considerable statutory powers and responsibilities
- Sean has appeared before Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards, the Municipal Government Board, and at all levels of Court in Alberta on matters related to municipal law
- He is also a frequent speaker and presenter on various municipal law topics
- Sean’s media law practice includes providing advice to print, broadcast and online media outlets of all sizes with respect to publication and access and matters related to defamation
- He has appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada, where he was a member of Reynolds Mirth’s team relating to an injunction brought against a major national broadcaster respecting articles posted to its website containing information subject to a publication ban
- Sean teaches Communications Law at MacEwan University and is a board member of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association
- Sean’s practice also encompasses privacy law, including matters related to the Access to Information Act which come before the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta
- He is also a member of the firm’s Construction Law Team and provides advice to both owners and contractors on various contracting issues and construction disputes
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 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 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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