Counsel relationship
Continue practising with meaningful autonomy inside a shared professional environment.
For established lawyers
Preserve what works. Strengthen what comes next.
A family-law practice represents years of trust, judgment and relationships. A transition should begin with the lawyer’s goals and proceed carefully—not with a preset transaction structure.
We are open to confidential conversations with Calgary and Alberta family lawyers considering a counsel relationship, shared infrastructure, a staged succession or another responsible way to bring an established practice into a focused platform.
An introductory conversation does not imply a purchase, merger, referral arrangement or transfer of any client or file.
Possible models
The structure follows the objective
Different lawyers need different answers. These are conversation starters, not predetermined offers.
Shared platform
Explore office, intake, operational and growth infrastructure without rebuilding it alone.
Staged succession
Plan a gradual reduction or handover with clear milestones and continuity in mind.
Practice transition
Assess a broader combination or transition through disciplined, mutual diligence.
Responsible diligence
Client interests come first
Questions we would work through
- The lawyer’s desired role, timing, autonomy, workload and long-term objectives.
- Practice mix, team needs, file economics and the operating systems required for continuity.
- Conflicts, confidentiality, professional responsibility, insurance and regulatory requirements.
- Client choice, communication and consent for any proposed file or relationship change.
- Valuation and economics only after the relevant facts and possible structure are understood.
What the firm brings to the table
Fraese Aymont offers a Calgary family-law brand, downtown office infrastructure, centralized intake, digital resources, CRM and attribution capabilities, and a commitment to improving the client journey. The value of those systems—and the limits of what they can promise—should be tested openly in diligence.
A respectful process
Start with a conversation, not a performance
Career decisions and practice transitions deserve candid, mutual diligence. The first step is deliberately simple and discreet.
Say hello
Email the careers address with the path that interests you. A résumé is welcome but not required for the first conversation.
Compare goals
We discuss practice, timing, working style and what a good outcome would look like for both sides.
Test the fit
We move into role-specific diligence, including conflicts and professional requirements where appropriate.
Make it clear
If there is a fit, scope, economics, responsibilities and next steps are put in writing before anyone commits.
Common questions
Before you reach out
Does this require me to retire?
No. The conversation may concern continued practice as counsel, shared infrastructure, phased succession or a longer-term transition. Timing and role are central questions, not assumptions.
Are client files automatically part of a transition?
No. Any proposed change involving clients or files would be subject to client choice, conflicts, confidentiality, professional obligations and an agreed process.
Is Fraese Aymont offering to buy my practice?
This page is an invitation to explore fit, not an offer to acquire any practice or asset. Possible structures and economics can be considered only after mutual diligence.
Who will know that I reached out?
Initial conversations are handled discreetly and limited to the people needed to assess the opportunity, subject to professional and legal obligations.
Take the first step
You do not need a polished pitch to begin.
Tell us which path you are considering and what you want from the next chapter. We will arrange a discreet introductory conversation.
Please do not include client-identifying, privileged or other sensitive information in your initial email. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process on request.
