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Daniel Colborne practices exclusively in the area of matrimonial law. His practice encompasses all aspects of family law including: divorce, property division, child support, spousal support, child custody and access. He also represents children in child welfare matters. He has appears as counsel at the Provisional Court of Alberta, the Court of Queens's Bench, the Court of Appeal of Alberta and the Supreme Court of Canada. He has successfully argued at the Court of Appeal of Alberta resulting in an important decision on the issue of spousal support (Shields v. Shields, 2008 ABCA 213) and at the Supreme Court of Canada resulting in a landmark decision on the issue of child support (Henry v. Henry, 2006 SCC 37).
Job Titles:
- ASSISTANT to MR. COLBORNE
Roger practices civil litigation and works exclusively in the area of personal injury. Roger is dedicated to helping his clients receive fair compensation for their injuries.
Roger obtained his law degree from Dalhousie University and was called to the Alberta Bar in 2018. He has also completed a Certificate in Management and Leadership for Lawyers at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany. Prior to law school, Roger completed his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of Calgary. During law school, Roger volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada, assisting recent immigrants and refugees at an immigrant services centre in Halifax. Prior to law school, Roger worked as an Educational Child and Youth Care Counselor at William Roper Hull School in Calgary.
Outside work, Roger enjoys travelling and playing a variety of sports. He can be found hiking, camping, and cycling during the summer, and is an avid skier during the winter months.