Bow River Law LLP has been ranked Tier 1 in Labour and Employment Law by BestLawFirms.com for 2025. This ranking reflects the firm’s ongoing focus on employment law services across Calgary and throughout Alberta.
Joel Fairbrother, Partner at Bow River Law LLP, said “This acknowledgement from BestLawFirms.com reinforces our resolve to deliver clear, knowledgeable employment law support to Albertans facing workplace legal issues.” The firm, co‑founded by Sarah Coderre and Joel Fairbrother, continues expanding a team of qualified employment lawyers to accommodate its increasing needs and volume of its clientele.
Services Offered and Educational Resources
Bow River Law LLP provides legal services that include wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, severance review, employer and employee contract drafting and review. The firm handles harassment complaints, workplace investigations, human rights and discrimination matters, non‑competition and non‑solicitation disputes, and professional regulation issues.
The firm’s recently updated website includes in‑depth employment law news and case studies. It offers a comprehensive Alberta employment law glossary designed to help clients understand legal terms and processes. These web improvements aim to support both existing and potential clients in knowing their rights.
Past Awards and Recognition
Bow River Law LLP and its partners have been previously recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for its employment and labour law efforts. In addition to the firm’s 2025 Tier 1 recognition from BestLawFirms.com, both Joel Fairbrother and Sarah Coderre have been individually recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for their work in employment law. The firm also holds membership and recognition from peer evaluations in the legal sector. These distinctions have supported its current ranking on BestLawFirms.com.
Firm and Team
Based in Calgary, the firm serves clients throughout Alberta. The expanding team includes employment lawyers who manage litigation in courts or before labour tribunals. The team also advises on non‑litigation matters such as contract drafting, policy development, employer compliance, and dispute resolution.
Sarah Coderre, Partner, and Joel Fairbrother lead the firm. Their work aims to combine legal rigor with a client‑oriented approach. The firm remains attentive to changes in Alberta employment law and strives to provide helpful advice.
Significance of the BestLawFirms.com Ranking
The Tier 1 ranking indicates that Bow River Law LLP is among top‑ranked firms in its category of labour and employment law in Calgary. BestLawFirms.com rankings are based on peer and client evaluations and objective criteria across practice areas.
This recognition supports the firm’s strategic goal of making employment law more accessible. Bow River Law’s team will use the ranking to solidify trust among clients needing employment law representation in Alberta.
About Bow River Law LLP
Bow River Law LLP is a Calgary-based law firm focused on employment, labour, and human rights law for both employees and employers. The firm manages litigation before courts and regulatory boards across Alberta. Its legal team assists clients with employment contracts, severance packages, dismissal issues, workplace investigations, harassment claims, discrimination complaints, non-competition matters, and professional regulation issues. The firm emphasizes legal clarity, preparedness, and client support.
For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Bow River Law LLP at 587‑391‑7601, visit their downtown Calgary office or view the website, bowriveremploymentlaw.com.
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Media Contact
Joel Fairbrother
Bow River Law LLP
540 5 Ave SW #1240, Calgary, AB T2P 0M2
helpme@bowriverlaw.com
Source: 38 Digital Market News
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