Erik Compton

Associate

Bio

Erik can provide you with advice and representation in the following areas of law: surface rights law, civil litigation, corporate/commercial, estate planning and administration, and residential real estate. He has appeared on behalf of clients at all levels of court in the Province and before various boards and tribunals, including the Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Utilities Commission, and the Surface Rights Board.

Erik was born and raised in Edmonton and previously worked for the Alberta public service. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business at the University of Alberta in 2009 and graduated with a Law Degree (Honours) from the University of Kent, England in 2013. He was accredited by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada in 2015 and called to the Alberta Bar on July 15, 2016.

Erik is involved in the community in a variety of diverse ways. He currently volunteers with the Grande Prairie Bar Association and Grande Prairie Legal Guidance. He is the Chair of the Board for the Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society.

He has given seminars to the Grande Prairie Centre for Lifelong Learning, the Grande Prairie Public Library, Grande Prairie Legal Guidance, the Northern YMCA, Accredited Supportive Living Services, and others. He previously taught a Business Law course at Grande Prairie Regional College.

Erik and his wife Alissa are proud parents of their son, Llewyn. In his spare time Erik enjoys traveling, reading, marathon running, and spending time with his dogs.

Professional Affiliations:

Alberta Expropriation Association (AEA)
Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA)
Grande Prairie Bar Association
Law Society of Alberta
Canadian Bar Association

Lectures / Publications / Seminars / Presentations:
Centre for Lifelong Learning (seminars)
Northern YMCA (seminars)
Accredited Supportive Living Services (seminars)
Grande Prairie Legal Guidance (seminars)

Positions:
Board Chair, Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society
Social Secretary, Grande Prairie Bar Association

Community Involvement:
Board Chair, Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society

Education:
University of Kent, in England, UK (Honours) (L.L.B.)
University of Alberta (Bachelor of Commerce B.Comm)
Federation of Law Societies, Certification (for overseas graduates)

Year of Call & Jurisdiction:
Called July 15, 2016

Relevant Pre-Law Experience:
Worked in the Alberta public service for the Surface Rights Board as a Board Officer

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What our clients say.

Amanda Giles, Google Review 5

My husband and I recently purchased an investment property in Edmonton. Although this firm is based in Grand Prairie, we were recommended to utilize the services of Erik Compton who is a Barrister and Solicitor with KMSC. Erik and his team were very professional, organized, and transparent.Throughout the whole process Erik made us feel that he always had our best interest at the heart of the process. Even our realtor commented on how quickly everything was organized legally and it was not something he often saw. I would highly recommend utilizing Erik Compton's services with KMSC even if buying property outside of Grand Prairie.

Michael Fulsom, Google Review 5

Highly recommend KMSC. My wife and I worked with Erik Compton to develop our Wills and associated estate documents. Very impressed by overall knowledge and attention to detail. Overall, Erik did a terrific job answering our questions and navigating us effectively through the entire process.

Julien St-Pierre, Google Review 5

Erik Compton, Bob McVey, and Susan Ball provided exceptional service in my injury case. Communication was clear in presenting my options, and my case was settled on the early side of their estimate. The settlement award exceeded my expectations.

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