Atty. Terrence M. "Terry" Warner

Atty. Terrence M. "Terry" Warner

Terry Warner is a financial services and insolvency lawyer who practices primarily in corporate and commercial litigation; personal and corporate bankruptcy; and commercial insolvency, receivership, and collections. He specializes in the financial reorganization of insolvent corporations under insolvency legislation and in the structural reorganization of corporations under the Business Corporations Act.

Edmonton Edmonton 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Terrence M. "Terry" Warner at a glance

Terrence M. "Terry" Warner is a bankruptcy attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Alberta, Law Society of Alberta (1988). Educated at McGill University (—, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, 2013-2017 (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Terry Warner is a financial services and insolvency lawyer who practices primarily in corporate and commercial litigation
  • personal and corporate bankruptcy
  • and commercial insolvency, receivership, and collections
  • He specializes in the financial reorganization of insolvent corporations under insolvency legislation and in the structural reorganization of corporations under the Business Corporations Act
  • Terry has participated in numerous major commercial transactions involving insolvent corporations, and in insolvency court proceedings in various jurisdictions.Terry has written extensively, starting early in his legal career with an article he co-authored for the Alberta Law Review in 1990
  • This was followed by an article published in the Journal of International Banking in 1995 entitled the “Evolution of the Mareva Principle in Canada,” which was reprinted in The Law Times, Pakistan in 1995 and quoted at length before the full bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in March 1995
  • He has engaged in legislative review, most recently in respect of the proposed changes to the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act
  • Terry has also taught business law at Grant MacEwan College, presented seminars on collection law and practices and on various legislation including the Civil Enforcement Act, the Personal Property Security Act, and the Fair Trading Act
  • He has written and presented papers at Canadian Bar Association, LORMAN Education Services, the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) seminars, and the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA)
  • Terry’s litigation practice has included issues of directors’ liability including directors’ and officers’ duties and obligations, the rights of minority shareholders and the oppression remedy, violation of restrictive covenants, fraudulent conveyances and preferences, commercial and residential lease enforcement, intellectual property matters, and litigation involving the interpretation and enforcement of contracts
  • Active in the community, Terry has held a number of administrative positions in the churches in which he was involved
  • He has also participated in the organization and operation of a church sponsored community boys club, and is a member of various Boards

Practice Areas Explained

Terrence M. "Terry" Warner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terrence M. "Terry" Warner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Terrence M. "Terry" Warner

Where is Terrence M. "Terry" Warner's law office located?
Terrence M. "Terry" Warner's law practice is located in Edmonton, Alberta. The firm is Miller Thomson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terrence M. "Terry" Warner handle?
Terrence M. "Terry" Warner focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Terrence M. "Terry" Warner practiced law?
Terrence M. "Terry" Warner has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Terrence M. "Terry" Warner go to law school?
Terrence M. "Terry" Warner earned their education at (—, 1987).
How can I contact Terrence M. "Terry" Warner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Terrence M. "Terry" Warner received?
Terrence M. "Terry" Warner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, 2013-2017.

Education

McGill University
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Canada, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, 2013-2017
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alberta, Law Society of Alberta
Admitted: 1988

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