Blackacre Law provides top quality legal research, legal support and writing services as well as content creation for legal and business sites.
Blackacre Law was founded by Melissa Tennison, an experienced litigator with 19 years in the legal profession. A University of Alberta Bachelor of Commerce (with distinction) and LL.B graduate (with distinction), she was called to the Alberta Bar in 2003.
With a background in private practice litigation and legal research at both large and medium firms in Calgary, Alberta, Melissa understands the research and litigation support needs of law firms of all sizes including those of sole practitioners. She understands where legal research and litigation support fits into a client's budget and has appropriate and reasonable rates.
Blackacre Law also assists with content creation for your organization's blog or website. Blackacre Law provides legal or business-related content to assist with your organization's online marketing efforts.
Legal Research, Legal Support and Analysis
Legal research and analysis including comprehensive memo drafting and case law attachments in all areas of the law including family, personal injury, tax and general corporate matters
Drafting of contracts and other legal documents
Research, analysis and drafting of briefs and factums
Drafting of all pleadings, including applications, affidavits and orders
Drafting of demand or settlement letters
Document review
Contract review
Preparation of personal injury quantums for both plaintiff and defence counsel
Melissa is an Active and Insured member of the Law Society of Alberta
Legal Content Creation
Research and writing of papers for publication or use at conferences
Research and drafting of legal-related content for firm websites and social media channels including current case law summaries, topic overviews and all other online marketing, informational and educational material
Ghostwriting is available for all content
All legal content is provided as information and not advice
Business Content Creation
Research and writing on any business-related topic for websites and social media channels including profiles on your business or product, interviews with key employees and all other online marketing, informational and educational material
Research and analysis of business-related topics for internal organizational purposes
Ghostwriting is available for all content
Notary Public
Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths services in Calgary, Alberta and surrounding area