ABOUT US

Sanjiv is a native of Calgary and a proud alumnus of the University of Calgary  Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2011, he has since cultivated a diverse legal career, having gained experience in a range of legal areas through his work with various law firms and Alberta Justice. In 2016, he founded Parmar Law, where he continues to offer legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas. His experience includes child welfare, child representation, family law, domestic violence, protection orders, criminal law, immigration and refugee claims, and mediations. He is also experienced in human rights, employment law, regulatory law, civil litigation, appeals, and adjudications.  Sanjiv has provided legal assistance to thousands of clients throughout his career. 

A former Crown Counsel with Alberta Justice, Sanjiv also served as children's counsel, on the roster for the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. His practise involves a wide array of legal proceedings, including dispute resolution, hearings, special applications, trials, and appeals. In addition, he is highly trained in various mediation techniques and holds both the Registered Family Mediator (RFM) and Certified Comprehensive Family Mediator (Cert.CFM) designations. He is on the roster list of mediators for both the Alberta Family Mediation Society and for Family Mediation Canada. With extensive experience in mediations, he has successfully mediated hundreds of matters and is a member of several mediation rosters for family, support, and child protection cases. Sanjiv mediates in all areas, for clients in Alberta and British Columbia. He is fluent in Punjabi and proficient in Hindi, which further enhances his ability to serve a diverse client base.

Beyond his legal practice, Sanjiv is a committed community volunteer, contributing to numerous legal and community organizations, as well as educational institutions. He is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics, including domestic violence, criminal and family law, child welfare, mediation, protection orders, court navigation, networking, practice management, stress management, diversity, anti-racism, harassment, and access to justice. He also organizes and leads community legal clinics, further demonstrating his commitment to public service.

Sanjiv has been recognized with several accolades, including a Mentor of the Year Award and a feature in a prominent lawyer spotlight series. In 2021, he was appointed to the Law Society of Alberta Board, and in 2024, he was honoured with the prestigious King's Counsel designation. This distinction, awarded by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, is granted to lawyers who have made exceptional contributions to the legal profession and public life in Alberta, reflecting exceptional competence, professional qualities, contributions to the administration of justice, and a dedication to the community and the legal profession.