Soby Boyden Lenz LLP is a Calgary family law boutique founded in 1986 by John Soby, K.C., Elaine Lenz, K.C. and Bob Boyden, K.C. as the city's first firm devoted exclusively to family law. The firm's lawyers work as a collaborative team on divorce, custody, property division, spousal and child support, and related matters. It also handles LGBTQ+ family relationships, adoption and surrogacy, and international family law.

Practice areas

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This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
2011–2025 · median 4 years in practice 5 of 8 lawyers
Law schools
Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, University of Calgary, University of Glasgow, University of Leicester, University of Saskatchewan and 1 more 7 of 8 lawyers
Languages on the roster
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Where to find them

500, 1000 - 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 4V1 · 403-262-0000

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