Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Edmonton Legal Partners
Richards + provides comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses in Edmonton and throughout Alberta, with clients across Canada. Our expertise spans Real Estate (Residential and Commercial), Corporate Law (including incorporations, amalgamations, acquisitions), Commercial Law (bank financing, business purchases), and Wills & Estates. Founded in 1993 by Darren Richards, our firm combines decades of experience with a client-centric approach, prioritizing competitive pricing, transparent billing, and timely service.We distinguish ourselves through industry-leading reporting, digital innovation, and a commitment to eliminating hidden fees. Recognized as one of Edmonton's top real estate law firms for six consecutive years, our team of skilled lawyers and legal professionals delivers personalized solutions while maintaining a reputation for reliability and excellence. Our practice emphasizes efficiency, clear communication, and adapting to client needs through online services and flexible consultation options.
Services
Real Estate Law
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Wills & Estates
Probate Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Competitive pricing with no hidden fees
- Experienced team with 30+ years combined expertise
- Timely service with industry-leading digital reporting
- Transparent billing practices since 1993
- Ranked #1 Edmonton real estate law firm for six years
What people say
Competitive prices
Great people
Timely service
Industry best reporting
Years of experience
Services
Real Estate Law
Specializing in residential and commercial real estate transactions, our services include purchase/sale agreements, title insurance, mortgage registration, and Land Titles Office filings. We offer unique digital reporting tools and competitive pricing with no hidden fees. Our team ensures smooth, stress-free transactions for first-time buyers to large-scale commercial deals.
Corporate Law
Comprehensive corporate legal services covering incorporations, mergers, acquisitions, and business structure optimization. We provide minute book maintenance, shareholder agreements, and compliance documentation. Our fee structure includes transparent pricing for standard incorporations and customized solutions for complex corporate reorganizations.
Wills & Estates
Offering traditional and online will creation, power of attorney documents, and personal directives. Our tiered service model accommodates simple estates to complex business succession planning. We emphasize tax-efficient strategies and include probate guidance to ensure client assets are distributed according to their wishes.
Commercial Law
Supporting business growth through commercial financing arrangements, partnership agreements, and acquisition/sale transactions. Our services cover due diligence, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. We work closely with accountants and tax advisors to provide holistic solutions for business owners across Alberta.
Probate Services
Guiding executors through the probate process with clear documentation requirements and court filing assistance. Our streamlined approach minimizes delays while ensuring compliance with Alberta's estate laws. We offer both traditional in-person support and digital tools for efficient estate administration.
People
Darren Richards
Owner - Lawyer
Founder with 30+ years experience in real estate and corporate law. Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1993. Teaches Law Society Bar Admission Course. Past-president of South Edmonton Business Association.
Caleb Selders
Associate - Lawyer
Recent Dalhousie Law graduate specializing in corporate transactions. Former U of A athlete with diverse work experience including construction and retail. Focuses on business law and client relations.
Cameron Taylor
Articling Student
University of Saskatchewan JD graduate. Combines farming background with legal expertise. Assists with wills, corporate filings, and real estate transactions while completing articling requirements.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We handle residential and commercial purchases, sales, refinancing, and title insurance. Our unique digital reporting tools provide comprehensive documentation for all transactions.
Do you offer online will creation?
Yes, we provide tiered online will services including simple wills, standard wills with consultation, and traditional in-person options with full legal support.
What corporate law services are available?
We offer incorporations, mergers, shareholder agreements, minute book maintenance, and business structure optimization with transparent pricing for standard services.
Are your fees truly all-inclusive?
Our fees include no hidden charges. We pass through third-party costs at actual expense without markups and never charge for internal administrative tasks like copying.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Edmonton and surrounding Alberta communities, with clients across Canada through our digital service platforms for legal documentation.
Reviews (7)
Jenny Seibel
Oct 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The team at Richards and Company helped us complete our real estate sale with ease. Mr. Warawa answered our questions quickly and Nicole made sure everything was set up so we could close as quickly as possible on the day. The best experience we've had and would use again!
The team at Richards and Company helped us complete our real estate sale with ease. Mr. Warawa answered our questions quickly and Nicole made sure everything was set up so we could close as quickly as possible on the day. The best experience we've had and would use again!
Henk H.
Jul 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We used Richards + Co for the purchase of our investment properties. As out of province investors we appreciated their transparent approach and ease of doing business! Highly recommend!
We used Richards + Co for the purchase of our investment properties. As out of province investors we appreciated their transparent approach and ease of doing business! Highly recommend!
Cori Zufelt
Jul 19, 2021
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Really great experience dealing with Richards + Company for our home purchase. They were super responsive even though the final documentation package took quite awhile to complete because Land titles was behind.
Emily Hendsbee
Jun 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Darren and his team were wonderful to work with! We were first time home buyers and he did a fantastic job of walking us through the process and was very approachable, kind, and professional. Thank you, Darren!
Darren and his team were wonderful to work with! We were first time home buyers and he did a fantastic job of walking us through the process and was very approachable, kind, and professional. Thank you, Darren!
Whitney Ireland
May 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
I needed to incorporate (and quickly) for a contact. Richards + Company were incredibly responsive and helpful, answering my questions and providing support through the process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
I needed to incorporate (and quickly) for a contact. Richards + Company were incredibly responsive and helpful, answering my questions and providing support through the process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Devon B.
Feb 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Nicole, Darren, and Steven were all very helpful during the process of buying our first home. They clearly explained everything and simplified the process. We would highly recommend Richards and Company!
Nicole, Darren, and Steven were all very helpful during the process of buying our first home. They clearly explained everything and simplified the process. We would highly recommend Richards and Company!
J. D.
Nov 02, 2020
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Edith, Jeremy and Darren were extremely helpful in making a title transfer for me. They were very professional and accommodating in helping me do a title transfer and helped me give that "peace of mind" knowing that it is in the hands of very competent and professional and caring people. Definitely will be using again and highly recommended.
