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Michael C. Kwiatkowski

Partner
Phone:403.873.3706Email:mkwiatkowski@mcleod-law.comOffice:Calgary South
Assistant
Haley McLean
Phone:403.873.3716Email:hmclean@mcleod-law.com

Practice Areas

Litigation & Dispute ResolutionResidential Real Estate Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBusiness Litigation & Dispute ResolutionDebt Recovery, Collections & ForeclosureCommercial Real EstateReal Estate Litigation & Dispute ResolutionConstruction, Development & Infrastructure
To quote Jeremy Bentham, 'The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.

With almost two decades of extensive trial and arbitration experience, Michael’s primary focus is on construction-related, high-conflict issues and disputes, as well as commercial real estate disputes. Michael works on large-value and complex files.

Michael was an athlete on Canada's National Snowboard Team and is actively involved in professional sports organizations in the Vancouver and Calgary. He was a torchbearer for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. In his leisure time, Michael enjoys flying and is a pilot of his Diamond Star 40.

Michael is the head of McLeod Law's Commercial Litigation group.

Michael is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in Construction Law. 

 

Education

2007 University of Calgary, JD
2003 Simon Fraser University, BA
2003 Simon Fraser University, BA

Admission

2008 Alberta
Client Testimonial HighLight

What clients are saying

I’d like to give a huge shout out to Michael Kwiatkowski, his assistant Hayley, and the McLeod Law South location. Engaging in needing legal advice and guidance, unsure of who to trust or who to retain… over the course of several months, they gained my loyalty, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to have worked with this firm. When you just cannot fight your battles anymore, hand them over!
Joelle MillsGoogle, Client Review
  • Represents homebuilders, homeowners, general contractors, and sub-trades on contractual disputes, negligence and lien claims, and Alberta New Home Warranty and National Home Warranty disputes.
  • Represents commercial landlords on tenancy issues.
  • Counsel to one of Canada's largest ATM services providers.
  • Counsel to Canada’s largest underground utility locator.
  • Regularly appears in the Alberta Court of King's Bench and the Alberta Court of Appeal.

NOTABLE DECISIONS

HONOURS AND AWARDS
RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Alberta Snowboard Association
    • Board of Directors (2020-present)
  • HSBC Clean Air Champions Program and formerly with Esteem Team
    • Motivational speaker (1999-present)
  • Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada
    • Volunteer lawyer (2004-present)
LECTURER
Civil Litigation, Faculty of Law for Student Legal Assistance
University of Calgary
SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR
Alberta CPLED Course
SPEAKER
Commercial Default
Annual Real Estate Update (February 2017)
SPEAKER
Contract Law and Enforcement
Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (July 2014)
SPEAKER
Knowing Your Rights as a Landlord and a Tenant
Calgary Chamber Business Flood Recovery Expo (July 2013)

Recent News, Events & Notable Work

September 4, 2025 | News
27 McLeod Law lawyers recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 29, 2024 | News
24 McLeod Law lawyers recognized in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
January 23, 2022 | News
Michael Kwiatkowski on Poorly Built Homes in Alberta - CBC News