Katie Ayer, Family Law Attorney in the United States
Over 6 years of legal practice
Practicing family law since 2020.
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- Years practicing
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Katie Ayer is an attorney based in Calgary, ALBERTA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Katie has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Resolve Legal Group.
- Based in
- Calgary, ALBERTA
- Experience
- over 6 years
- Known for
- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from Calgary, ALBERTA.
- Over 6 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Katie Ayer: Katie Ayer is an attorney based in Calgary, ALBERTA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Katie has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Resolve Legal Group.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Katie takes on
Katie concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases nationwide
Katie takes family law matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katie agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Katie Ayer — family law lawyer in the U.S.
Katie Ayer is an attorney based in Calgary, ALBERTA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Katie has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Resolve Legal Group.
“If you’re honest and fair as you can be, not only in business but in life, things will work out.” – Kate Spade
Katie began working at Resolve Legal Group as a Summer Student in April 2018 and joined the firm as an Articling Student in June 2019 after graduating law school from the University of Calgary. Katie was called to the Bar in Alberta in August 2020. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Katie packed a suitcase and drove across the country with her dog to attend law school. Upon arrival, she fell in love with Calgary and decided this was where she wanted to stay. When she isn’t at work, Katie enjoys visiting Calgary’s many parks, spending time at home with her family, and baking.
Prior to obtaining her law degree from the University of Calgary, Katie obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s University; from which she graduated magna cum laude. While working towards obtaining her undergraduate degree, Katie worked part-time as a Blackjack Dealer at Casino Nova Scotia.
During law school, Katie was very involved in Pro Bono Students Canada, where she participated in the Youthlink Project, the Emergency Protection Order Project, and the Indigenous Legal Education Project. Katie was also the Vice President of the Rural, Energy, and Agricultural Law Society in her third year of law school, and was a founding member and Vice-President Finance of the Law Negotiation Club.
Since law school, Katie has remained an active volunteer with Calgary Legal Guidance in various roles, the Calgary Bar Association as a Law Day Volunteer, and the Canadian Bar Association as a Member-at-Large for the Young Lawyers Group from 2019-2020. Katie is also an active member of the Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts. Katie is looking forward to the many other ways she can give back to the legal profession and Calgary community through further pro bono initiatives and volunteer work in the future.
Katie wanted to join the team at Resolve Legal Group because of the initiatives Resolve Legal Group takes on, and resources they offer to their clients to help them through their legal matters. As a child of divorce and separation, she has a first-hand knowledge and understanding of what her clients, and their children, are going through. This understanding motivates Katie to take an approach to your matter that will create the least conflict possible and allow families going through divorce or separation to heal and adjust to their new “normal.”
The best compliment Katie has received about her work is: “You see the whole person in your clients and advocate tenaciously on their behalf.”
Katie's approach to family law cases
“If you’re honest and fair as you can be, not only in business but in life, things will work out.” – Kate Spade Katie began working at Resolve Legal Group as a Summer Student in April 2018 and joined the firm as an Articling Student in June 2019 after graduating law school from the University of Calgary. Katie was called to the Bar in Alberta in August 2020. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova…
Clients Katie works with
Katie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Calgary
J.D. · 2019
Jurisdictions
Katie's state bar admissions
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Ontario, Canadian Ba
2020 · ACTIVE
Alberta, Law Society
2020 · ACTIVE
Katie studied at J.D. in University of Calgary.
Law school and academic background
Katie completed J.D. in University of Calgary. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katie runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Katie has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Katie Ayer in the U.S.
Katie's primary office is at Calgary, Alberta. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Katie Ayer
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Katie Ayer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katie
Katie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katie Ayer
How much does it cost to hire Katie for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katie offer a free consultation?
Katie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Katie's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in this state typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katie take my case if I'm outside the area?
Katie evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Katie's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katie accepting new family law clients right now?
Katie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.