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Richard Schaub

Business and Wills & Estates Lawyer, Trademark Agent

rschaub@liftlegal.ca
780-809-2225

After earning his law degree from the University of Alberta, Richard began his legal career at a prominent regional law firm in Edmonton before joining the team at Lift Legal. With extensive experience in Corporate Commercial Law, Wills & Estates, Contracts, and Intellectual Property Law, Richard is a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals alike.

Richard is also a Registered Trademark Agent, offering support to his business clients in protecting and growing their brands.

Richard shares this about his approach at Lift Legal:

”I’m committed to providing practical, tailored legal advice that meets each client’s unique needs. Whether I’m guiding a business through the complexities of an acquisition, reorganizing their business, or helping a family with estate planning, my focus is always on delivering results that align with the goals of my clients. I take pride in offering solutions that are both effective and personalized.

As a Registered Trademark Agent, I am also well-equipped to assist businesses in safeguarding and optimizing their brands.

In my Wills & Estates practice, I work closely with clients to create bespoke estate plans that protect their assets and ensure their wishes are honoured. When assisting clients with applying for a Grant of Probate or the administration of an estate, I strive to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible.

As a former Varsity athlete with the University of Alberta Golden Bears Track & Field team, I bring the same discipline, teamwork, and competitive spirit to my legal practice. These qualities drive me to go the extra mile for my clients, ensuring they receive the best possible legal representation. I’m excited to contribute to my clients' success at Lift Legal and to be a part of their journey.

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More about Richard

Experience & Expertise

  • Corporate Law – Richard offers comprehensive legal services to businesses, providing general legal advice, assisting with business entity incorporation, and guiding companies through complex corporate reorganizations.
  • Intellectual Property – Richard assists his clients with a variety of intellectual property matters, including securing trademark rights, including clearance searches, registration, and portfolio management. He also negotiates and drafts licensing, assignment, and other IP-related agreements to help clients commercialize and protect their IP assets as part of their broader business strategy.
  • Contracts – Richard is skilled in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, Unanimous Shareholders Agreements, Service Provider Agreements, and commercial leases.
  • Estate Planning – Richard’s expertise includes drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and personal directives, making the estate planning process clear and accessible for his clients.
  • Estate Administration – Richard guides clients through applying for Grants of Probate and Administration, helping personal representatives navigate legal complexities and ensuring the smooth distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries.
  • Residential Real Estate – Richard oversees residential real estate transactions, assisting clients through the legal processes involved in buying or selling a home and ensuring all legal requirements are met for a stress-free experience.
  • Commercial Real Estate – Richard assists with commercial real estate financings and routinely reviews commercial leases for his clients.

Professional Background

  • Richard earned a Bachelor of Commerce and then a Juris Doctorate from the University of Alberta.
  • Registered Trademark Agent.
  • After graduating from law school in 2019, he began his legal career at Parlee McLaws LLP, focusing on Intellectual Property and Wills & Estates. In 2023, Richard joined a mid-size firm in south Edmonton to hone his skills as a Corporate Commercial Lawyer before bringing his expertise to Lift Legal in 2024.

Personal Background

  • Richard was born and raised in Lac La Biche, Alberta, where his family ran a general contracting business.
  • After the conclusion of his Track & Field career with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, Richard embraced weightlifting and maintains a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
  • Outside of work, you can often find Richard on the golf course, striving to lower his handicap.

Why Clients Choose Richard

Google Review

”I would highly recommend to others and have often done just that. Being a professional myself I need a firm that can take care of my clients with the same level of care and compassion that I would. I trust this firm with the people who trust me. I regularly hear great news from the clients that I have referred to this firm. I am able to place my continued trust with them.

★★★★★

P. K.
Google Review

”Richard has been communicative, kind, and extremely efficient throughout helping my family navigate a loved-one’s estate process. Highly recommend!

★★★★★

C. F.
Google Review

”The team are very responsive and take the time to explain processes and multiple options towards a successful conclusion. I would highly recommend this team for all legal services. Truly phenomenal in terms of Professionalism, service, ethics and educating clients with each phase of the legal system. I felt confident Lift Legal Team defending my interests. Excellent in every sense.

★★★★★

N. F.