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Civil Disputes and Litigation in Calgary

Practical Guidance for Resolving Disputes

A civil dispute can place pressure on your finances, business, and personal relationships. FCO Legal assists individuals and businesses in Calgary and across Alberta with contract disputes, unpaid debts, property-related conflicts, and other civil claims, including professional negligence claims.


We assess the evidence, explain your options, and help you choose an approach that considers your objectives, anticipated costs, and the practical value of pursuing the matter.


Civil Dispute Services:


Contract Disputes

We provide expert advice on disagreements involving contractual obligations, performance issues, payment disputes, and alleged breaches of contract.


Debt Recovery and Payment Disputes

Our team analyzes unpaid accounts and disputed debts, reviews supporting records, and advises on demand letters, negotiations, and potential litigation representation.


Property-Related Disputes

We assist with disputes involving property agreements, ownership interests, and other obligations related to property within our practice scope.


Demand Letters and Responses

We prepare demand letters and respond to claims, clearly outlining your position and identifying potential steps toward resolution.


Settlement Negotiations

We facilitate the negotiation of settlements and review proposed terms, ensuring you understand the commitments involved.


Civil Court Proceedings

Where litigation is appropriate, we assist with preparing or responding to civil claims and represent clients in the Alberta Court of Justice or Court of King’s Bench, depending on the matter.


How We Help

We begin by reviewing the civil dispute, supporting documents, and the outcome you hope to achieve. We evaluate the available evidence and discuss the strengths, challenges, and potential costs.

We then recommend next steps, which may include further investigation, a demand letter, negotiations, or court proceedings. We keep you informed as the matter develops.


What to Bring or Send:


Please provide:

  • Relevant contracts and agreements.
  • Invoices, receipts, and payment records.
  • Emails, messages, and letters related to the dispute.
  • A brief timeline of events.
  • Any demand letter or court documents you have received.
  • Details of the outcome you are seeking.


If you have been served with court documents, please let us know when and how you received them and provide the complete documents promptly.

Discuss Your Civil Dispute

Contact FCO Legal with a summary of the dispute and any approaching deadlines. We will discuss whether we can assist and what information we need.

Discuss Your Civil Dispute

Civil Disputes and Litigation Lawyer in Calgary

Please reach us at info@fcolegal.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Some disputes can be resolved through negotiation or settlement. We assess whether those approaches are suitable and explain when proceedings may be necessary.

We can review the agreement, payment records and circumstances, then advise on recovery options and whether pursuing the debt is practical.

Keep all documents and seek advice promptly. We can review the claim, identify the relevant response requirements and discuss your options.

We consider the evidence, the amount in dispute, potential recovery, likely costs and your objectives. This helps you make an informed decision about the next step.