Overview

Duncan Craig LLP is an Alberta based law firm providing a full range of corporate and litigation services to local, national and international clients. In addition to Alberta, our professionals also provide services to clients in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Ontario.

One of the oldest law firms in Alberta, Duncan Craig LLP was founded in 1894. The original partners were William Short, who later served as the first Mayor of the City of Edmonton, and Charles Cross, who became the first Attorney General of the Province of Alberta. 125+ years later, we continue to build upon a long tradition of excellence in serving our clients' best interests with a dedicated and professional focus.

Community and relationships have been at the centre of Duncan Craig LLP’s values since the firm’s inception and the firm has always been an integral part of the provincial and civic communities. To celebrate 100 years of commitment to the community, in 1994, Duncan Craig LLP created the Laurel Awards to honour non-profit organizations, on an annual basis, who further their objectives through exceptional creativity and innovation. Winners continue to be honoured at an annual luncheon held in the fall of each year. In 2012 we created the Duncan Craig Community Fund, which supports a variety of non-profits each year who have touched the lives of our firm members.

Individually, the firm’s past and present members have been and are heavily integrated into the Alberta community. A number of lawyers have been appointed as judges at the Provincial Court of Alberta and various superior court levels. Additionally, many lawyers, have served as MLAs, Aldermen, City Councillors and candidates for various elected offices at both the civic and provincial level as well as in a variety of volunteer roles for political parties at civic, provincial and federal levels. Finally, all lawyers and staff members are encouraged to, and many do, serve on a variety of community, athletic and charitable boards, organizations and service clubs.

Size:
39
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Practice Areas:
13
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
15

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Real Estate Law

Regional

Edmonton

Tier
1
Edmonton
Asset-Based Lending Practice
Tier
1
Edmonton
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Edmonton
Construction Law
Tier
1
Edmonton
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Edmonton
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Tier
1
Edmonton
Insurance Law

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Real Estate Law

Regional

Edmonton

Tier
1
Edmonton
Asset-Based Lending Practice
Tier
1
Edmonton
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Edmonton
Construction Law
Tier
1
Edmonton
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Edmonton
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Tier
1
Edmonton
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Edmonton
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Edmonton
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Edmonton
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
2
Edmonton
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Edmonton
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
3
Edmonton
Administrative and Public Law
Tier
3
Edmonton
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Practice Areas

Duncan Craig LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 13 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Asset-Based Lending Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Duncan Craig LLP proudly has 15 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Duncan Craig LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Duncan Craig LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Duncan Craig LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Duncan Craig LLP was proud to be one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021, 2022 and 2023. This competition recognizes the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer the nation's best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources.
Duncan Craig LLP was proud to be one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021, 2022 and 2023. This competition recognizes the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer the nation's best workplaces and forward-thinking human resources.
Duncan Craig LLP is proud to be recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers every year since 2015. This annual competition recognizes the Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Duncan Craig LLP is proud to be recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers every year since 2015. This annual competition recognizes the Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

Offices & Contacts

Edmonton, AB
2800 Rice Howard Place
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 3V9
Canada
Drayton Valley, AB
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