Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC), one of Canada’s leading business and litigation law firms, is pleased to welcome the Honourable Allan H. Wachowich, Q.C., LL.D., as counsel in the firm’s Edmonton office.
As one of the top five legal professionals from Opal, Alberta, Mr. Wachowich brings more than 30 years of experience presiding in the Court of Queen’s Bench and its predecessor, and has admitted more than 600 lawyers to the Alberta Bar. After his many years of adjudicating matters from the bench, Mr. Wachowich, in his role as counsel, now provides advice and assistance to our lawyers and clients.
“Allan has made a tremendous contribution to public life in Canada, and I am delighted to welcome a legal professional of this calibre to our team of talented and hard-working lawyers in Edmonton,” says Dennis Picco, Managing Partner, FMC Edmonton. “As a tireless volunteer for many causes, we are very proud to have Allan on board, as he exemplifies the community spirit of all Albertans.”
Mr. Wachowich recently retired as Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, prior to which he served as a judge of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta and the District Court of Alberta for nearly 36 years. Prior to his appointment to the District Court of Alberta in 1974, he was a partner at Kosowan & Wachowich. In January 2011, in recognition of his merit and exceptional contribution to the Canadian legal profession, Mr. Wachowich was appointed as Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.), one of the highest honours bestowed upon the most distinguished lawyers practising in Canada.
In addition to Mr. Wachowich’s extensive legal experience, his commitment to the community directly aligns with FMC’s deep tradition of giving back. His track record of successfully leading community involvement projects includes serving as arbitrator for the Canadian Football League, member of Edmonton Old-Timers Baseball Association and editor of the Association’s annual newsletter, chair of the Henry Singer Memorial Scholarship Fund, honorary chair of the Canadian Glaucoma Society and the director of the Task Force on Community Safety.
Mr. Wachowich holds both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Alberta, and in June 2010, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws.
For further information, please contact:
Alison Janzen
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
+1 416 863 4455
alison.janzen@fmc-law.com
Kelly Olive
Maverick Public Relations Inc.
+1 416 640 5525, ext. 230
kellyo@maverickpr.com