Atty. Wanda Dawson
Wanda has been practicing as a lawyer for more than 20 years and is a returning partner of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP. A family law practitioner, mediator, arbitrator and parenting coordinator, Wanda Dawson has argued successfully at every level of Court in Alberta.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Calgary, AB · 26+ Years Experience
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About Wanda Dawson at a Glance
Wanda Dawson is a family law and adr attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2000). Educated at University of Alberta (LL.B., 1999) and University of Calgary (B.A. (Hon) Sociology, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serves clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Wanda Dawson
- Wanda has been practicing as a lawyer for more than 20 years and is a returning partner of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP. A family law practitioner, mediator, arbitrator and parenting coordinator, Wanda Dawson has argued successfully at every level of Court in Alberta
- She has extensive training and experience in many methods of litigation and conflict resolution, including collaborative law, lawyer-assisted mediation, arbitration, interest-based negotiation, and parenting coordination
- Wanda’s primary goal is always to reduce the negative financial and emotional impact of separation which her clients and their families experience
- Wanda has taught Interest Based Negotiation at the University of Calgary Law School and at the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education, and has taught Mediation of Parenting Issues through the Legal Education Society of Alberta
- She has a strong belief in continuing education and regularly attends seminars and courses to update her skills
- Wanda is the past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association, South Family Subsection
- She is also a member of the Law Society of Alberta, Calgary Bar Association, Collaborative Lawyers of Alberta, Alberta Family Mediation Society, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the Advocates Society
- Wanda earned her LL.B at the University of Alberta in 1999 and was called to the Alberta Bar in 2000
Practice Areas Explained
Wanda Dawson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wanda Dawson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Calgary.
Family Law in Calgary
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Calgary
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Wanda Dawson is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Alberta →
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 Wanda Dawson
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 Wanda Dawson's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Wanda Dawson brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Wanda Dawson 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 Wanda Dawson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Wanda Dawson Handles in Calgary
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Wanda Dawson directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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