Mark Rathwell
Partner
OFFICE: Calgary South
Education
- 1997 University of Wales, LLB (Honours)
- 1994 University of British Columbia, BA
Admissions
- 1998 Alberta
Experience
- Successfully represented the plaintiff at trial to recover a substantial disputed commercial real estate commission.
Tyler Realty Corp. Ltd. v. Colliers International Realty Advisors Inc. and CMN Calgary Inc. (Unreported Trial Decision, Action No. 1301-07733).
- Successfully represented the plaintiff at trial to obtain a declaration of lease rights in a valuable agricultural property.
Grace v. Geekie Estate, 2014 ABQB 200 (CanLII) — 2014-04-03.
- Successfully represented the plaintiff concerning a variety of contentious cost issues following trial.
Grace v. Geekie Estate, 2014 ABQB 21 (CanLII) — 2014-01-10.
- Represented one of three plaintiffs in a precedent-setting decision relating to the rights of condominium corporations to charge property as security for unpaid levies and assessments.
Condominium Plan No. 8210034 v. King, 2012 ABQB 127 (CanLII) — 2012-02-23.
- Successfully represented the plaintiff in setting aside numerous fraudulent conveyances of properties.
McGovern-Burke v. Viper Holdings Inc., 2010 ABQB 706 (CanLII) — 2010-11-12.
- Successfully represented the plaintiff at trial to obtain a large judgment for damages arising from an unlawfully aborted commercial real estate agreement.
McGovern v. Belseck, 2009 ABQB 729 (CanLII) — 2009-12-09.
- Successfully represented the plaintiff at trial, and on appeal, to confirm and close a large, disputed real estate purchase.
Vintage Fine Homes Inc. v. McCallum, 2007 ABQB 146 (CanLII) — 2007-03-05.
- Successfully represented a builders’ lien claimant in a case that clarified the application of issue estoppel in the context of setting a lien fund.
Plouffe v. Fountains of Mission Ltd., 2006 ABQB 321 (CanLII) — 2006-05-01.
Resources
Story
Mark Rathwell, Partner
Publication
Foreclosure Mortgage Discharge Statements
Publication
Resolutions Explained
- Recognition
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- Mark is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in Administrative and Public Law, and Corporate and Commercial Litigation.
- Memberships
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- Law Society of Alberta
- Calgary Bar Association
- Canadian Bar Association
- Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
- Community
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- Autism Calgary Association
- Past Board Member and Chair
- Local charities and community groups
- Volunteer
- Autism Calgary Association
- Teaching Roles & Speaking Engagements
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ENGAGEMENTS
MENTOR
Student Legal Assistance (SLA)
MOOT COURT JUDGE
University of Calgary Law School