Answers to the questions we hear most often. These are general answers only. Your situation may be different, so please book a consultation for advice on your matter.
A 15-minute consultation is $100, a 30-minute consultation is $200 and a one-hour consultation is $350 (CAD). You can book and pay online.
Consultations booked online take place over Microsoft Teams. To meet at our office at Suite 210, 3132 26 Street NE, Calgary, call 587-393-3958.
No. A lawyer–client relationship begins only when we confirm in writing that we will act for you. Please do not send confidential details until we have spoken.
Usman Mahmood is on the Legal Aid Alberta roster, mainly for immigration matters. Tell us if you have a certificate or think you may qualify.
No lawyer can guarantee an outcome. We give you an honest assessment and prepare your case thoroughly.
You may be able to appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division, generally within 15 days of receiving the written reasons, or apply for judicial review in the Federal Court. See refugee appeals.
Generally 15 days for a decision made in Canada and 60 days for a decision made outside Canada. See Federal Court judicial review.
Not necessarily. A deferral request, a PRRA or a stay motion may be available. See detention, removal and stays.
Yes. Federal Court matters and most immigration applications can be handled for clients across Canada.
Generally two years from when you knew or should have known about the injury. Some notice periods are shorter.
For collisions on or after January 1, 2027, the ability to sue will be limited. See Care-First auto insurance.
Not before you know what your claim is worth. Once you sign a release, the claim is usually over.
You have the right to remain silent and the right to speak with a lawyer. Speak with a lawyer first.
No. The Crown decides whether to proceed.
Some convictions can make permanent residents and foreign nationals inadmissible. Tell us about your status at the first meeting.
No. Many families resolve everything by agreement, sometimes with mediation. A divorce judgment is granted by the court.
Generally using the Federal Child Support Guidelines, based on the paying parent’s income and the number of children. See child and spousal support.
Yes. Mediation and arbitration are available. See family mediation and arbitration.
Book a consultation online, or call us at 587-393-3958, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The information on this page is general information, not legal advice, and may not reflect recent changes in the law. Contacting UMPC Law does not create a lawyer–client relationship.
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