Witten LLP describes itself as an Edmonton-based full-service firm with a legacy of nearly a century, with just over 50 lawyers and articling students combined and about 100 staff. Its office is in Canadian Western Bank Place on Jasper Avenue.
The firm lists business law, litigation, real estate, Indigenous law and employment law among its practice areas, and it has a Condominium Management Group that advises condominium corporations, directors, property managers and owners. Best Lawyers recognizes its lawyers in areas including public procurement, Indigenous law, corporate, real estate, commercial litigation and trusts and estates. Typically suits homeowners, condominium boards, businesses and public bodies.
Condo boards have real powers, and owners have rights. How bylaws, reserve funds and special assessments work under Alberta’s Condominium Property Act.
Read the LawDB guideGeneral guidance for this kind of matter, not advice about your situation and not specific to this firm.
Residential closings are commonly a flat fee plus disbursements such as title searches, registration fees and, if you buy it, title insurance. Alberta does not charge a land transfer tax, but registration fees at Land Titles depend on the property value and mortgage amount.
The signed purchase contract, your mortgage commitment, condominium documents if applicable, and government-issued ID. If you are buying a condominium, ask the seller for the condominium documents as early as possible so the lawyer can review them.
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