Lawyer’s Fee Disputes and Costs Assessments: Practice, Procedure, Pitfalls and Pointers
A presentation of the Alberta Lawyer Insight Series (ALIS)
Lawyer’s fee disputes and costs assessments under Part 10 of the Rules of Court often hinge on procedural details that can affect the pace and efficiency of the process. In this practical session, the Review and Assessment Officers pull back the curtain on how party-and-party costs assessments, solicitor-client fee disputes and retainer agreement reviews unfold. This presentation offers a streamlined overview of the process, zeroes in on common issues and delivers practical tips so counsel can reduce avoidable delays.
PRESENTERS
Allan Guty (Calgary Review and Assessment Officer, Court of King's Bench of Alberta)
Natalie Johnson (Edmonton Review and Assessment Officer, Court of King's Bench of Alberta)
MEETING DETAILS
| Date: |
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| Time: |
12:00 Noon (MT) - 1:00 p.m. (MT) |
| Location: |
Zoom |
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