Farouk Shivji is Payotte's verified real estate lawyer for Downtown Calgary, Calgary, as of June 1, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — Law Society of Alberta licence, active and verified on the public register, 14 years of experience (since 2012), 4.9/5 across 312 Google reviews. Payotte score: 84/100. Data verified on June 1, 2026 (Law Society of Alberta register and Google reviews).
Verified June 1, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 34/35 | |
| Experience | 25/30 | |
| Licence | 15/15 | |
| Local presence | 10/15 | |
| Bonus | 0/5 |
601 - 5940 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 2G4 Get directions ↗
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Why this reference : Farouk Shivji earns a Payotte score of 84/100 — backed by a 4.9★ Google rating across 312 reviews, 14 years of experience (since 2012) and an active Law Society of Alberta licence. That makes them the verified real estate lawyer for Downtown Calgary.
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- Law Society of Alberta licence — confirmed on the public register ↗
- 4.9★ rating, 312 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on June 1, 2026 · Our methodology
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Who is the best real estate lawyer in Downtown Calgary in 2026?
Farouk Shivji is Payotte's verified real estate lawyer for Downtown Calgary, Calgary, as of June 1, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — Law Society of Alberta licence, active and verified on the public register, 14 years of experience (since 2012), 4.9/5 across 312 Google reviews. Payotte score: 84/100. Data verified on June 1, 2026 (Law Society of Alberta register and Google reviews).
What is the Downtown Calgary real estate market like in 2026?
In May 2026, the MLS® HPI total residential benchmark price in Calgary's City Centre district reached $568,800, down 3.4% year-over-year; with 3.12 months of overall city supply, the market is balanced, tilting toward buyers for condos. (Source: CREB — City of Calgary Monthly Statistics Package, May 2026 (published June 1, 2026). https://www.creb.com/Housing_Statistics/documents/05_2026_Calgary_Monthly_Stats_Package.pdf (City Centre district))
How was the best real estate lawyer in Downtown Calgary selected?
Payotte uses an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), active provincial licence (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising.
Is the information on this expert up to date?
Data is captured on the date shown. The licence is assumed active at production time and verified before publication. If in doubt, check with the regulatory body (Law Society of Alberta).
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