Overview
Jeremiah Kowalchuk is experienced litigation counsel, having represented clients before all levels of court in Alberta and in the Federal Court. Jeremiah focuses on commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, corporate governance, construction, real estate disputes, and debt recovery, regularly representing medium to large companies as well as owners, contractors, and engineers.
Jeremiah represents and advises clients in many areas of law, including general litigation, corporate and commercial issues and disputes, and transactional work. This includes:
- Private lending arrangements and security implementation
- Purchase and sale of businesses
- Land and property development
- Condominium development and sales
- Franchise system development and implementation
- Arbitration and mediation
Jeremiah was elected as Managing Partner in 2019 and served until 2025. He was a member of the firm’s Executive Committee for 2 years and is the past chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Jeremiah uses his broad experience to help manage litigation cases handled by the firm.
Qualifications
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University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude
2019 -
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Laws With Distinction
2002
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Alberta
2003
Involvement
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Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Past-President
2017 - 2018 -
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
President
2016 - 2017 -
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Vice-President
2015 - 2016 -
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Treasurer
2014 - 2015 -
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Board of Directors
2013 - 2015 -
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Secretary
2013 - 2014 -
Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA)
Member
2006 - Present -
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Volunteer Lawyer
2002 - Present -
Edmonton Bar Association
Member
2002 - Present -
Canadian Bar Association
Member
1999 - Present
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University of Alberta Law School Moot Program
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Edmonton Centre for Equal Justice
