Authors: Jason L. Wilkins KC and Alicia D. McLelland

Civility in litigation matters serves multiple purposes. This paper adds to conversations related to civility in the practice of law and outlines why it is important for lawyers to be mindful of civility in professional and personal interactions, and how civility can be, in fact, a tactical advantage.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Family Law Institute: Survive, Strive, Thrive program in Calgary on November 28–November 29, 2024.