E. Sonny "Sonny" Mirth K.C.

E. Sonny "Sonny" Mirth K.C.


Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP

Recognized since 2006

Edmonton, Alberta

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

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Sonny Mirth has practiced law in Alberta for over 50 years. His practice focuses on property and contract law including property development, financing, sales, purchases, leasing, preparation and analysis of mortgages, debentures and other security documents, condominiums, mortgages and other security remedies and actions, builders’ liens, and landlord and tenant matters. He has appeared in all levels of the courts of Alberta and in the Supreme Court of Canada and has served on arbitration panels and legislative boards.

For many years Sonny issued regular written reports on current real estate and lending law which have been widely distributed to lending institutions and members of the legal profession. He has published articles and case comments in the Canadian Bar Review, the Alberta Law Reports, the Condominium Institute, and the Alberta Law Review on mortgage renewals, loan interest, builders’ liens, leases, personal property security, security remedies and condominium law.

Contact & Links
Location
  • Stantec Tower, Suite 1800
    10220 103 Avenue NW
    Edmonton, AB T5J 0K4
    Canada
Education
  • University of Alberta, LL.B., graduated 1965
  • University of Alberta, B.A., graduated 1964
Bar Admissions
  • Alberta, 1966
Affiliations
  • Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer - Partner

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2024)
  • Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2021)
  • Corporate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2020)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Edmonton, Canada (2019)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Edmonton, Canada (2016)
  • Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2014)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Edmonton, Canada (2013)
  • Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • Leasing
  • Property Development
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in Canada in the areas of Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law (2006 – 2020)
  • Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of Banking and Financial Law (2010 – 2020)
  • Best Lawyers’ Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” for Edmonton (2016, 2019)
  • Best Lawyers’ Edmonton Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year for (2011, 2014)
  • “Edmonton’s Best Banking Lawyer” (2013)
  • Recognized as a “Leading Practitioner” in the practice area of Banking, Property Development, and Leasing by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2009, 2012, 2017-2019)
  • Cecilia Johnstone Distinguished Service Award, Canadian Bar Association (2007)
  • F.C.C.I. designation, Canadian Condominium Institute (2007)
  • Edmonton Apartment Association Assaly Award (2007)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, AMBA Board of Directors (1998)
  • Distinguished Service Award, Law Society of Alberta and Canadian Bar Association (1998)
  • Distinguished Service Award, Edmonton Bar Association (1993)
  • Honourary Life Member, Mortgage Loans Associations of Alberta (1991)
  • Appointed Queen's Counsel (1986)

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