Brian Wallace, KC

Brian practice is based upon a commitment to providing practical solutions for expedient and cost-effective resolution of his client's matters. He has experience at all levels of Courts in Alberta, the four Western Canadian provinces and the Northwest Territories. Brian's practice areas and experience include:

Construction, including the tender and requests for proposals process, claims relating to delay, differing site conditions, insufficient plans and specifications, failure to coordinate and schedule, failure to cooperate, liability after completion, bonding issues, builders liens and other project related disputes in litigation, arbitration or mediation;
Insurance litigation including commercial general liability, wrap up liability, course of construction claims, automotive and personal injury, SEF 44 defence, occupiers liability, coverage issues and subrogation;
Residential home warranty claims involving defect claims, condominium corporation claims, arbitration and subrogation;
General commercial litigation including contractual and shareholders disputes;
Surety and Fidelity Claims;

In Brian's Own Words:

"In my view clients are looking for lawyers who know the law, are trustworthy practical, result oriented, reliable, and dependable. I also want the client to feel that I care about their legal issue, that I can be trusted by them, other lawyers, and the courts. Also, I consider clients as an equal because they are as adept at their job as I am as a lawyer, but they have consulted me because of a unique issue and my ability to provide legal advice that is prompt, thorough and which can be trusted. They will always receive balanced and objective advice regarding the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities created by the case. My typical advice includes the assessment of principles, practicality, risk, and costs of their legal issue. One of the great benefits of practicing law as long as I have is the development of relationships and friendships in which the clients see me as their trusted adviser and friend. It is rewarding to be viewed as reliable and dependable."

Brian was a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law and was a regular instructor in the CPLED program. He has also presented papers to clients on legislative issues and changes to the law. Brian was a community league soccer coordinator and coach from 1998 to 2007 and a Coach for the Edmonton Drillers Minor Soccer Club 2005 to 2006. He is also a member of the University of Alberta Golden Bears Soccer Alumni. And he is a past member of the board of directors of the Edmonton Golf and Country Club.