About Our Firm
Block Law is a full-service law firm that specializes in business and real estate matters. Our team of experienced lawyers and paralegals are committed to helping our clients through a wide rage of services including:
- Property purchases and sales: We help clients buy and sell commercial and residential properties, including handling negotiations, drafting contracts, conducting due diligence, and closing the transaction.
- Business sales: We assist clients with the purchase or sale of their businesses, including negotiating the terms of the sale, drafting the necessary documents, due diligence, and handling the transfer of ownership.
- Commercial leases: We represent both landlords and tenants in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases, ensuring that the terms of the agreement are fair and protect the interests of our clients.
- Business formation: We help clients set up new businesses, including selecting the appropriate business structure and drafting the necessary documents.
- Business Agreements: Whether between co-owners, supplier and customers, or in relation to a specific projects or product, a well drafted agreement can save conflict and costs in the future.
- Real estate development: We assist clients with the development of real estate projects, including obtaining the necessary approvals and permits, and handling the legal aspects of construction.
At Block Law, we are dedicated to providing personalized, professional service to our clients. We take the time to understand their unique needs and goals, and work closely with them to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Benjamin J. Block – Founding Lawyer
Benjamin Block is an Edmonton, Alberta based lawyer practising in:
About Benjamin J. Block
Ben was born and raised in Edmonton and pursued his post-secondary education at the University of Alberta. After earning a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction in 2004 he continued on to attend the Faculty of Law, graduating in 2009. Ben began his career with Brownlee LLP in Edmonton and joined Hillenbrand Kozicki LLP in 2011, seeking the flexibility of a smaller firm. At HK, Ben practised a blend of civil litigation and business law, which allowed him to act for businesses when times were good, and appear in Court when things went wrong. However, in 2015 Ben’s entrepreneurial spirit lead him to branch off into independent practice, now focusing on business law and helping other entrepreneurs chase their dreams.
Ben’s entrepreneurial past has allowed him to own, operate, buy and sell several small businesses over the years, both alone and with partners. That experience, along with a pragmatic approach to the law, serves Ben’s clients well in all areas of practice. His personal approach to the practice of law is based on a results-oriented philosophy, and he believes a good lawyer helps his clients to understand their legal rights and responsibilities within the context of practical application. Ben believes there is often a difference between what one “can do” and what one “should do” and helps his clients see the distinction as they make decisions.
Ben has volunteered with The Mustard Seed, Meals on Wheels, Edmonton Community Legal Centre, Canadian Diabetes Association and Habitat for Humanity overseas, and looks forward to continued involvement in the legal profession and the Edmonton community.
Ben has also had the honour of being featured in several media outlets including:
- The Edmonton Journal;
- Edmonton Sun;
- Montreal Gazette;
- Vancouver Star;
- Alberta Venture Magazine;
- The Edmontonians Magazine; and
- CityTV – “Dinner Television”