{"id":212,"date":"2025-09-01T19:55:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T19:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlaslegal.ca\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2025-09-16T17:31:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:31:35","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atlaslegal.ca\/?page_id=212","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ABOUT US<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Atlas Legal, we are committed to guiding clients through life\u2019s most difficult challenges with clarity, compassion, and strength. Our firm is built on the belief that effective legal representation means more than just results \u2014 it means support, understanding, and trust every step of the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Meet Scott Duncan - an experienced civil litigator dedicated to taking the weight off your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Scott is a civil litigator with years of experience successfully representing clients in Alberta and British Columbia. His practice covers personal injury, wills and estates, construction litigation, torts, and more. Known for his approachable style and thorough preparation, Scott helps clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Scott is a civil litigator with years of experience successfully representing clients in Alberta and British Columbia. His practice covers personal injury, wills and estates, construction litigation, torts, and more. Known for his approachable style and thorough preparation, Scott helps clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In his career, Scott has successfully represented clients ranging from individuals to international corporations. He has appeared as counsel before the Alberta Court of King\u2019s Bench as well as multiple levels of the British Columbia courts.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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This experience has given Scott:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • Extensive litigation experience with proven results in personal injury, estate disputes, and commercial litigation.<\/li>
  • Strong drafting and research skills that ensure every case is built on solid foundations.<\/li>
  • Proven client handling ability, always keeping communication open, clear, and compassionate.<\/li>
  • A combination of legal knowledge, courtroom experience, and client focus allowing Scott to deliver results while making clients feel supported every step of the way.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    • Thompson Rivers University – Juris Doctor<\/li>
    • Course Prize in Torts<\/li>
    • Francis Xavier University – B.A. in Political Science & Government<\/li>
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      • Law Society of Alberta<\/li>
      • Law Society of British Columbia<\/li>
      • Canadian Bar Association (Alberta South)<\/li>
      • Calgary Bar Association<\/li>
      • Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association<\/li>
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        Scott believes that most clients don\u2019t come to a lawyer seeking a fight, they come because they\u2019re facing a difficult situation and need help moving forward. His approach is grounded in compassion, clarity, and commitment:<\/p>

        \u201cYou don\u2019t need to carry the weight of your legal issue alone. My role is to shoulder that burden, guide you through the process, and help you get back to living your best life.\u201d<\/p>

        Every client works directly with Scott, ensuring personalized attention and a trusted one on one relationship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        A firm believer in giving back to his city, Scott regularly volunteers with different groups and organizations. Notably, he presently is Vice President of his local community association where he advocates for projects that help improve the lives of families throughout Calgary.\u00a0<\/p>

        Aside from spending time with his two young children, wife, cat, and (new) puppy, Scott enjoys board games, dungeons and dragons, and swimming.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Ready to move forward? Let us take a load off your shoulders and reach out today for a free consultation.<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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