Tim Mavko

Tim Mavko

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Awarded Practice Areas
Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Awarded Practice Areas
Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Works at
Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP

22 Best Lawyers awards

Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP logo

Biography

Tim Mavko is Senior Counsel at Reynolds Mirth, where he focuses on commercial dispute resolution and construction law. A Fellow of both the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and the Construction Law Society of America, Tim is regularly recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert for his expertise and excellence.

Dispute Resolution

With decades of experience in commercial litigation, Tim delivers incisive advice on the strategy and tactics needed to successfully resolve commercial disputes. He guides clients through court litigation, private arbitration, and mediation, focusing on practical solutions that align with their greater business objectives.

Construction Law Practice

Tim provides comprehensive and thoughtful counsel across all phases of construction projects. His deep expertise includes contract negotiation and drafting, procurement strategy, change order management, delay claims, construction liens, public works projects, insurance and bonding, and dispute resolution.

Legal Education Leadership

Tim has taught Construction Law at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law since 2007. He is an Instructor and Team Leader for the Legal Education Society of Alberta’s renowned Intensive Advocacy course and co-chairs the very popular Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law program.

Thought Leadership

Tim is a prolific and engaging author with over 100 published articles on construction law and litigation. He is also a dynamic and entertaining speaker who regularly shares his expertise through seminars, keynotes and other speaking engagements.

Works at
Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP

22 Best Lawyers awards

Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Alberta, LL.B., graduated 1992
  • University of Alberta, B.A., graduated 1987

Bar Admissions

  • Alberta, 1993

Affiliations

  • Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP - Partner

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Edmonton, Canada (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Awards:
  • Acritas Stars – Independently Rated Lawyer (2020)
  • Recognized as a “Leading Practitioner” in the area of Construction Law by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2017-2020)

Additional Information

  • Associations & Memberships
  • Edmonton Bar Association
  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Edmonton Construction Association
  • Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers
  • Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America
  • Former President, Edmonton Bar Association
  • Former Chair, Construction Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association
  • Educational Leadership
  • Sessional Instructor since 2009, Construction Law, University of Alberta Faculty of Law
  • Instructor and Team Leader since 2003, Intensive Trial Advocacy, Legal Education Society of Alberta
  • Co-chair, Certificate in Construction Law (Western), Osgoode Law School

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