Bow River Law LLP is a boutique employment and labour law firm based in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 2021 by Joel Fairbrother and Sarah Coderre. The firm represents employees and, at times, employers in matters involving wrongful and constructive dismissal, workplace harassment, discrimination, and human rights complaints across Alberta. It has grown from its two founding lawyers to a team of employment lawyers and legal assistants and offers a range of billing arrangements, including contingency fees in some cases.

Good to know

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Fees & payment

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
2008–2020 · median 12 years in practice 2 of 11 lawyers
Law schools
Thompson Rivers University (2), University of Calgary (2), University of Saskatchewan (2), Peter A. Allard School of Law, Queen Mary University of London, Queen's University Belfast and 2 more 11 of 11 lawyers
Languages on the roster
English, French, Spanish

Where to find them

540 5 Ave SW #1240, Calgary, AB T2P 0M2 · 587-391-7601

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