SERVICES
IMMIGRATION LAW
Including Refugee Matters and Judicial Reviews, Appeals With IAD and RAD, Citizenship, PR, Sponsorship, Humanitarian & Compassionate Submissions
INDIGENOUS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Including Indigenous Rights, Charter of Rights, Division of Powers
APPEAL ADVOCACY
MISSION
To work tirelessly for all of my clients, to achieve the desired results drawing on my vast experience as legal counsel. I am dedicated to offering an innovative approach to solving your legal problems in a timely manner.
VALUES
I am committed to upholding the highest ethical responsibilities and striving to provide top-notch representation at reasonable rates. I will thoroughly canvass with clients the background and circumstances underlying the issues they must confront. I continue to acquire new legal knowledge and engage with legal colleagues to best respond to our rapidly changing legal environment.
I have returned to private practice, where I started my career, after a notable career in Constitutional and Indigenous Law with Alberta Justice. Before that, I had been an associate with Decore and Company, with a varied practice, that included Immigration, Family and Criminal Law.
BACKGROUND AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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Extensive experience since 1980 in both private and public law
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Excellent results in many court appearances, at all levels of court, including the Alberta Court of Appeal and 27 appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada
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Two-time recipient of Premier’s Award of Excellence for Work on Projects within Alberta Justice
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Selected to Represent the Alberta Government in Historic Constitutional and Indigenous Negotiations Leading to the Charlottetown Constitutional Accord
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Served on various committees with Alberta Government to develop laws and policies, all fully respecting Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Charter of Rights
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Presenter on major legal issues and court decisions at law conferences and have published considerable number of articles
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Represented clients in immigration and criminal law matters while in private practice
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Member Learned in the Law, Athabasca University Research Ethics Board for 10 years
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Pro bono work, including representing Palestinian Canadians with family at risk in OPT
RELATED ACTIVITIES
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Human rights advocacy, long-time member of various human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, currently serving as Director in local Edmonton Chapter
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Regular contributor to Law Now Magazine, including various articles on matters of fundamental rights
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Founder, Power of Ideas Club, and Who Killed D’Arcy McGee History Club
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Member of legal professional association, the Canadian Bar, and served as co- Chair of the Aboriginal Law Section ( now Indigenous Law). Currently Co-Chair, Immigration Law Section
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Volunteer for many years for my wife’s cultural organization, Celebrating Italian Families of Edmonton Society – I am most appreciative of her deep love for Italian culture and linguistic skills (Italian, Spanish, French). I am also proud of my daughter’s career as a valued teacher here in Edmonton and with my wife and daughter participate in various community events
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Dog lover, enjoying daily walks with Leo DaVinci
I CONTINUE TO BE INSPIRED BY THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING AND RECOMMEND THE NEW BIOGRAPHY BY JONATHAN EIG.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
“So many of you [lawyers], hearing the cry of justice denied, have joined the fray, regardless of the consequences. They brought to the courtroom wisdom, courage and a highly developed art of advocacy, but most important, they brought the lawyers’ indomitable will to win.”
“We may all have come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”
TESTIMONIALS
Alain Maissoneuve, Vice President, Alberta Liquor and Gaming and Cannabis (AGLC), after successful court outcome:
“You were amazing Rob, great work.”
Lisa Tchir, QC, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Justice Legal Services Div:
“You have represented the Attorney General of Alberta at all levels of court, including numerous appearances in high-profile, landmark cases at the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada…. Your accomplishments have set a high bar….”
Lynn Watt, Ottawa lawyer, Gowling, on watching my performance in the significant case of Comeau, before the Supreme Court:
“Your argument was most persuasive.”
ROBERT NORMEY LAW
Direct: (780) 920-4102
Fax: (403) 266-2701
Suite 203, 21553 Chief Lapotac Blvd
P.O. Box 830
Enoch, Alberta (West Edmonton vicinity, across from Costco)
Client Consultations by Appointment