Jennifer Blanchard

Jennifer is a senior litigator with a broad range of experience inside and out of the courtroom. She has represented clients at all levels of Alberta’s courts as well as in mediations and arbitrations.

Prior to joining Wilson Laycraft in 2026, Jennifer has worked for large international firm, a specialized boutique firm, and as in-house litigation counsel.

Jennifer’s practice has included real estate disputes, foreclosure and mortgage law including mortgage fraud, debt collection, insolvency, construction, landlord-tenant, corporate and insurance litigation. She has frequently served as counsel for other lawyers on professional negligence claims, giving her exposure to many areas of law.

Much of Jennifer’s practice has involved high-conflict litigation, difficult and vexatious litigants, and acting against self-represented parties. With this varied background she has developed strategies for cost-effective resolution of legal disputes.

Jennifer has served as the chair of the CBA Southern Alberta foreclosure law sub-section, as a volunteer with Student Legal Assistance at the University of Calgary and as a mentor to law students.

Representative decisions:

• Successful defense of law firm from claim by former client: 2026 ABKB 70

• Interpretation of Ministerial Order suspending limitation periods during pandemic: 2024 ABCA 8

• Successful defense of lawyer from claim by a non-client: 2022 ABQB 178

• Priorities between registered mortgages and solicitors’ lien: 2021 ABQB 988

• Liabilities of non-contributing co-owners of real property: 2019 ABQB 315

• Deficiency judgments against transferees of high-ratio mortgages: 2016 ABCA 281

• Dismissal for long delay in litigation: 2014 ABQB 349

• Successful trial defense of lawyer in a mortgage fraud case: 2013 ABQB 185

Outside of law, Jennifer enjoys travel, walks with her dogs, city life and referees the exciting sport of roller derby.