Atty. Zul Verjee, K.C.
For over 30 years, Zul Verjee has stood at the forefront of commercial litigation and insurance litigation in Alberta and across Canada. Zul is recognized as a leading litigation trial lawyer across Canada and North America.
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About Zul Verjee, K.C. at a glance
Zul Verjee, K.C. is a business, litigation, insurance, and adr attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Verjee Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Alberta (1995). Educated at Queen’s University (—, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For over 30 years, Zul Verjee has stood at the forefront of commercial litigation and insurance litigation in Alberta and across Canada
- Zul is recognized as a leading litigation trial lawyer across Canada and North America
- He has appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta, the Federal Court of Canada and conducted over 100 mediations and Judicial Dispute Resolution conferences
- Zul’s practice spans the most complex disputes including commercial litigation, major personal injury and fatality claims, construction and fire losses, wrap-up liability policies, oil and gas disputes, partnership issues and employment litigation
- His record of success in both jury and non-jury trials has made him a fierce advocate across Canada
- He has been lead counsel of record in over 90 reported decisions
- Recognized nationally and internationally, Zul is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only society limited to the top trial lawyers in North America
- He has been named to Best Lawyers in Canada every year since 2014 and has been ranked by Lexpert as one of Canada’s leading litigation counsel for over 15 years
- In 2012, the Government of Alberta appointed him King’s Counsel, one of the profession’s highest honours
- Clients include law firms and accounting firms to corporate officers and energy brokers
- Zul is known for his unmatched advocacy, judgment, and results
- Business in Calgary honoured him with its Leaders of Tomorrow award, recognizing not only his legal excellence but also his impact on the community
- Beyond the courtroom, Zul is a respected teacher, mentor, and leader
- He has presented for the Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, and Canadian Defence Lawyers, and has taught at the University of Calgary’s Management Program
- He continues to shape the next generation of lawyers through the Law Society of Alberta’s Mentor Connect program, while still making time for community involvement by coaching youth sports
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Zul Verjee, K.C.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Zul Verjee, K.C. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Zul Verjee, K.C. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Zul Verjee, K.C. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alberta →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Zul Verjee, K.C. is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alberta →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Zul Verjee, K.C. is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Alberta →
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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