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Your future is our focus.

Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy an entire century later. We’re proud to celebrate 100 years together with our specialized teams of lawyers who will work beside you and your business to ensure your issues are resolved.

Our proud beginning.

James Harwood Ogilvie, Q.C., left a mark on our great city that still lives on today. He began studying law at the University of Alberta in Edmonton in 1914. With the advent of World War I, Edmonton men enlisted by the thousands to serve their country, the young James Ogilvie among them. He returned home safely to complete his articles and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1920, and started Ogilvie soon after. In his many years providing legal and professional guidance to Edmontonians, he supported the communities around him and demonstrated the importance of building meaningful relationships with the people he helped. The City of Edmonton recognized his significant contributions, including serving 16 years as a city alderman, by naming a residential subdivision “Ogilvie Ridge". Our team is proud to carry on Mr. Ogilvie’s legacy by continuing to create meaningful relationships with our clients and supporting the businesses and communities that make our city great.

Our community support.

James Ogilvie believed that if you were going to work in a community, you also had to work for your community. We are committed to preserving this tradition of community support believing that corporate support is an investment in our community. On our 75th anniversary, the Ogilvie Fund was created by lawyers and staff of the firm and managed by the Edmonton Community Foundation. Every year the Ogilvie Fund provides financial assistance to a variety of causes including organizations representing single mothers, underprivileged children and youth. The Ogilvie Fund is one of our avenues for giving back to the city we work in by providing assistance to the people who need it most.

Who We Are

Founded in 1927, Witten LLP is an Edmonton-based full-service law firm with a proud legacy of nearly a century of service. We have guided generations of clients across Alberta and Canada through the complexities of the law, offering trusted legal counsel built on experience, integrity and a deep commitment to both the community and the advancement of legal education. As our clients’ legal navigator, we help chart a clear path forward with confidence and clarity.

What We Do

With a team of just over 50 lawyers and articling students combined, and about 100 staff, we provide legal services across a wide range of practice areas, including business law, litigation, real estate law, Indigenous law, employment law and more. Our clients include individuals, entrepreneurs, corporations, municipalities and public institutions. Whether advising on complex transactions or representing clients in court, we deliver practical, effective solutions tailored to each client’s needs, turning challenges into opportunities.

Our Approach

We combine the strength of our history with a forward-thinking mindset. Our team is collaborative, responsive and driven to help clients succeed. By blending deep legal knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach, we aim to build lasting relationships and deliver results that matter. Our commitment to excellence guides everything we do, from the quality of our legal work to the way we build relationships and support our clients.

Our Community Commitment

At Witten LLP, we believe in giving back. Our lawyers and staff are actively involved in charitable, educational and cultural initiatives, contributing time and skills to causes that strengthen the community. From pro bono work to board service and volunteerism, we uphold a long-standing tradition of civic engagement.

Supporting Legal Education

We are proud to support the next generation of legal professionals. Our lawyers regularly lecture at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law and present at continuing legal education seminars for lawyers and industry professionals. This commitment to education helps us stay at the forefront of legal developments and share knowledge with the broader legal community.