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Atty. Wanda Dawson

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.

Calgary Calgary 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Wanda Dawson at a glance

Wanda Dawson is an attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practforg at Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP. They haand 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 โ€” Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America โ€” Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • 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
  • Wandaโ€™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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alberta

Practforg law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Common questions about Wanda Dawson

Where is Wanda Dawson's law office located?
Wanda Dawson's law practice is located in Calgary, Alberta. The firm is Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Wanda Dawson practiced law?
Wanda Dawson has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Wanda Dawson go to law school?
Wanda Dawson earned their education at (LL.B., 1999); (B.A. (Hon) Sociology, 1996); (B.A. Law and Society, 1993).
How can I contact Wanda Dawson for a consultation?
You can contact Wanda Dawson 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 Wanda Dawson receiandd?
Wanda Dawson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America โ€” Family Law; Best Lawyers in America โ€” Family Law Mediation.

Education

LL.B.
University of Alberta
- 1999
B.A. (Hon) Sociology
University of Calgary
- 1996
B.A. Law and Society
University of Calgary
- 1993

Awards

Best Lawyers in America โ€” Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America โ€” Family Law Mediation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 2000

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