JoshiRupert N. Joshi, B.Sc. LLB

Rupert was born in London, England and has resided in Calgary most of his life. He finished his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 1982 and his Law degree at the University of Ottawa in 1985. For the past 25 years, Rupert has been engaged in the practise of law in the areas of Family Law, Child Protection and Child Welfare, Serious Personal Injury and Criminal Defence. He has extensive trial and appellate experience appearing before the Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. Rupert has also represented claimants in institutional abuse claims involving the Mount Cashel Orphanage and Indian Residential Schools.

As a senior partner Rupert brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge to the firm.

Professional Profile:
  • Member of the Law Society of Alberta since 1986
  • Bachelor of Law (LLB) University of Ottawa, 1985
  • Member Calgary Bar Association
  • Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
  • Southern Alberta Regional Legal Aid Committee

Areas of Speciality:

  • Family Law
  • Child Protection and Child Welfare
  • Serious Personal Injury including Sexual Abuse and Institutional Abuse claims
  • Criminal Defence

Contact Information

Toll Free: 1-800-884-4780 | Email: info@vfijlaw.ca | Office: 201, 224 - 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C3