Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BD&P) is an independent full-service law firm based in Calgary with more than 120 lawyers and roots dating back to 1905, when Alec A. Ballachey opened a law office in High River, Alberta. The firm advises businesses across industries such as energy, agribusiness, construction, and technology on corporate, securities, litigation, tax, and employment matters across some 17 areas of practice, and has been recognized in Chambers Canada and The Best Lawyers in Canada.

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1991–2020 · median 16 years in practice 6 of 23 lawyers
Law schools
University of Alberta (3), University of Calgary (3), Queen's University 7 of 23 lawyers
Languages on the roster
English, French

Where to find them

2400, 525 - 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 1G1 · 403-260-0100

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