Richard Clerk Law Firm is proud to be a Whitechapel-based law firm focused on making positive contributions to the local and regional communities through the dedicated leadership of its team of more than thirty experienced attorneys. With offices in the United Kingdom and West Africa, Ghana, our general practice law firm represents national and international clients on a wide spectrum of business and corporate practice areas including commercial litigation, real estate, natural resources, eminent domain, employment law, bankruptcy, construction, and technology and intellectual property. The Firm’s shareholders also have broad experience in administrative law, estate planning, probate, and tax law. In addition to its strong internal team of seasoned legal professionals, Richard Clerk Law Firm's is the only Whitechapel law firm that is a member of Law Firm Alliance, an exclusive global network of full-service law firms that further extend our combined experience and enhance our service to clients through high quality and cost-effective legal services in jurisdictions worldwide. A rigorous member selection policy is in place and, since its establishment, membership has grown to more than fifty law firms with close to three thousand attorneys practicing nationwide and internationally. Richard Clerk Law Firm shareholders share a firm-wide commitment to public service and community involvement, and it is a culture that we live every day through political and charitable activities as well as through serving on various professional associations. Last year we were awarded the prestigious Lead Award for Most Pro Bono Cases for Law Firm. We are honored to be engaged with several non-profit organizations focused on supporting children and empowering women. Learn more about our diverse community service and stewardship initiatives here.
Our success is driven by the dedication and talent of our exceptional legal team. Each member brings a unique set of skills and experiences
Our clients' satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to have had the opportunity to represent and assist numerous individuals
we understand that seeking legal representation can raise various questions. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions to help
Corporate law, criminal law, human rights law, and tax law are some of the most popular specialities in law that students can select from their law school among the legal courses given in various specialisations.
Certain communications between solicitor and client are absolutely confidential. This is known as “solicitor-client privilege.” Because of it, you can give your lawyer all of the facts relevant to your matter without fear that prejudicial information will become public. Not all solicitor-client communications are privileged. The privilege only arises when the client reveals information in confidence to obtain legal advice or services. Information that you give your lawyer that is not privileged is instead treated as confidential, and, as such, may be disclosed in certain circumstances. The Law Society of Alberta’s Code of Conduct outlines the limited circumstances in which confidential information may be disclosed.
The cost of legal representation can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the services required. During the initial consultation
Unfortunately, in the early stages, it is very difficult to predict how much a case may be worth. There are many factors, including the judge and jury members assigned to a case trial, which make each case unique, and a specific monetary award cannot be predicted.
As the client, you will decide the general direction of your matter. As your lawyer, our job is to provide you with legal advice on the different options available to move your matter forward, including the pros, cons and costs associated with each. We will usually make a recommendation, but the final decision will be yours. We will then provide legal services necessary to carry out your instructions. We cannot accept instructions that are in conflict with our duties to the courts, other lawyers or the public. The Code of Conduct of the Law Society of Alberta sets out the standards we as lawyers are to meet.