About

Provided by Carbert Waite LLP

Carbert Waite’s commercial litigation group is known as a top-tier litigation boutique focused on providing high-quality legal work and cost-effective legal solutions. We are trusted by our colleagues to serve as conflict counsel and are depended on by our clients to secure them economic and sensible solutions. 

 

Our group has particular experience in restrictive covenant litigation, resolving complex commercial disputes, construction litigation, and representing family-owned companies engaged in shareholder disputes. We regularly represent our clients involved in ‘bet the farm’ litigation. Our lawyers are trusted business advisors to our clients and take the time to learn about our clients’ respective business operations.

 

With lawyers at all levels of experience, we are able to provide cost-effective legal services customized to meet the needs of the particular case. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We take the time needed to understand our clients’ particular needs and goals and then set about to design a strategy to resolve the dispute as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our lawyers have an entrepreneurial spirit and a flexible approach to the practice of law and our relationships with our clients. We are a family-oriented firm and enjoy each other’s company. Building diversity in our lawyers and staff is a focus for us and we believe that a diverse team allows us to better serve our clients.


Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - Alberta

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What the Team is Known For

Calbert Waite is a litigation boutique based in Calgary. The team ably assists clients from a wide range of sectors in dispute resolution, and the firm is particularly noted for its capability in restrictive convenance and insurance disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Carbert Waite acted for Regina Landry in a dispute with the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board of Rocky View County over its decision to revoke a development permit and overrule decisions made when the permit was first granted.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Curtis Marble
5
Curtis Marble
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
5
Band 5

Curtis Marble is co-chair of Carbert Waite's commercial litigation practice. He is a frequent advisor on cross-border mandates and construction related disputes.

Curtis’ highly adept, practical business sense along with his interpersonal finesse distinguishes him from other attorneys and litigators.

Curtis is a very approachable person and you quickly understand that he's very knowledgeable.

It has been a treat working with and getting to know Curtis. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone requiring counsel with his skillset.

Curtis Marble was great to work with and kept me in the know of all matters.

Michael Bokhaut
5
Michael Bokhaut
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
5
Band 5

Michael Bokhaut is co-chair of Carbert Waite's commercial litigation practice. He is noted for his expertise in handling construction and insurance disputes.

Michael is my go-to for commercial litigation. He provides pragmatic legal advice and distills information quickly and clearly.

I have great confidence in his advice due to his transparent and straightforward approach.

Michael Bokhaut is a very reliable, sophisticated and excellent lawyer!

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Litigation: General Commercial

Curtis Marble
5
Curtis Marble
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
5
Band 5
Michael Bokhaut
5
Michael Bokhaut
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
5
Band 5

Members

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Alex Norris

Anita Nowinka

Blair Carbert, K.C.

Bradley Dobbin

Catherine Duguay

Cayley Rauw

Curtis Marble

Curtis Marble

Head of Department

Jahaan Premji

Kate Perala

Katie Ahn

Lauren Garvie

Michael A. Waite, K.C.

Michael Bokhaut

Michael Bokhaut

Head of Department

Noah Thompson

Stephen Torscher

Industries

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Agriculture

Construction

Insurance

Manufacturing

Mining

Oil and gas

Petrochemicals

Real property development

Retail businesses