E. Sonny "Sonny" Mirth K.C.

E. Sonny Mirth K.C.: Experienced Real Estate and Corporate Attorney

For over 50 years, E. Sonny Mirth has been a prominent figure in Alberta's legal community. 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.

Practice Areas

• Banking and Finance Law
• Corporate Law
• Real Estate Law

He has served on arbitration panels and legislative boards, where he has provided expert insights into complex legal issues. For many years, Mirth 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 several prominent publications including the Canadian Bar Review, the Alberta Law Reports, the Condominium Institute, and the Alberta Law Review. His work has covered mortgage renewals, loan interest, builders’ liens, leases, personal property security, security remedies, and condominium law.

Awards & Recognitions

• Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2024)
• Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2021)
• Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2020)
• Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Edmonton, Canada (2019)
• Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Edmonton, Canada (2016)
• Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2014)
• Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Edmonton, Canada (2013)
• Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2011)
• Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
• Recognized: Corporate Law
• Recognized: Real Estate Law
• Special Focus: Leasing
• Special Focus: Property Development

Mirth has been recognized as a ‘Best Lawyers in Canada’ across multiple practice areas, including Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. In addition to his legal expertise, Mirth is a frequent speaker at industry events and seminars, providing valuable insights into the latest legal developments and trends.

Awards & Recognitions:

• Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law (2019)
• Lifetime Achievement Award from AMBA Board of Directors, Edmonton (1998)

As a Queen’s Counsel, he has provided leadership and expertise in legal matters at the highest levels of government and society.

Affiliations

• Firms: Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP

Mirth holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Alberta and has been recognized as a Queen’s Counsel since 1986.