Clients need more than legal knowledge in today’s complex and often high-stakes world of litigation. They need a team that delivers clarity and strategy, and that's where ALMA - Ahuja Litigation Mediation Arbitration delivers on all fronts.
Founded by senior counsel Sumit Ahuja, ALMA is a results-driven legal firm rooted in integrity, collaboration, and high-performance advocacy. With offices in Surrey, New Westminster, and Kelowna, the firm has quickly emerged as a trusted legal partner across British Columbia.
Built on the Foundation of Collective Strength
At ALMA, legal issues are never handled in isolation. Every client benefits from a collective approach—multiple legal minds working together to achieve one goal: resolution. The firm’s motto, “Collective Strength, Personalized Solutions,” is not just branding—it is a fundamental operational philosophy. Clients receive tailored legal strategies backed by a full team of professionals who collaborate to identify the most efficient path forward.
This team-based model sets ALMA apart. “When you choose ALMA to represent you, you’re not just getting one lawyer, but an entire team that’s aligned around your case,” says Sumit Ahuja. “We’re structured in a way that ensures consistency, responsiveness, and forward-thinking legal strategy.”
Practice Areas & Legal Expertise
ALMA provides comprehensive legal services across multiple areas of law:
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Immigration Law
- Wills & Estates
- Criminal and Traffic Matters
In particular, ALMA has developed a reputation for strength in family law and high-conflict litigation—handling sensitive matters with discretion, strategy, and courtroom experience. The firm’s litigators have appeared in courts across the province, bringing deep knowledge of both procedure and advocacy to every case.
Leadership Rooted in Experience
Sumit Ahuja, founder and principal lawyer at ALMA, brings nearly 15 years of legal experience across some of BC’s most recognized firms. His background includes work in boutique and large firm environments, giving him a 360-degree perspective on the legal landscape. With a focus on client advocacy and pragmatic dispute resolution, Sumit is known for his strategic clarity and courtroom readiness.
In addition to his legal credentials, Sumit is also an advocate for access to justice. Under his leadership, ALMA has established community initiatives and pro bono clinics with a focus on empowering individuals through knowledge and representation.
Sumit himself is open about his personal journey. A recovering addict and survivor of a mental health crisis, he brings extraordinary empathy and resilience to his work. “If you’ve been through something difficult, you can recognize it in others,” he says. “It changes how you see people — and how you advocate for them.”
Team ALMA
Sumit didn’t name ALMA after himself by accident. While the full name is Ahuja Litigation Mediation Arbitration, the acronym ALMA also means “soul” in Spanish, a fitting representation of the firm's deeper mission. The firm has grown rapidly, now with 15 staff members and some of the most passionate lawyers in the region. The team consists of Jason Hansra, known for his tireless client advocacy; Jasmin Kang, a rising legal force with exceptional grit; Jasdeep Kang, a precise legal thinker; Harman Kang, who brings creativity and calm to civil matters; and Dr. Arminder Bratch, a former pharmacist turned brilliant legal strategist with a mind like a steel trap.
These professionals, along with a dedicated support team, deliver coordinated, consistent, and compassionate representation.
Putting Clients at the Center
Clients come to ALMA at some of the hardest points in their lives—separation, custody battles, financial disputes, or immigration hurdles. And while the legal work is serious, the tone at ALMA is always approachable. “We’re not counselors,” Sumit clarifies. “But we do care. And we’ll always tell you the truth, even when it’s hard.”
That honesty, paired with compassion, makes a difference. One client, a mother financially outmatched in court, was represented by Sumit on a reduced-fee basis. “Her children were suffering,” he recalls. “We came in, met aggression with resolve, and equalized the playing field. That’s the work that matters.” In another case, ALMA overturned an unfair court order that had temporarily blocked a father from seeing his children. “Getting that picture from him, holding his kids again—that’s the moment you know you did your job right.”
A Legacy of Integrity and Service
As ALMA grows, the vision remains crystal clear: be the firm people turn to when they need not just legal representation, but strength, clarity, and a path forward. “We’re here to walk with you through whatever storm you’re in, and get you to the other side,” assures Sumit.
That, in essence, is the ALMA promise: real people, real strategy, and real results — delivered with soul.
T: 236-707-5900
Surrey: Unit 208 - 15272 Croydon Drive, Surrey, B.C. V3Z 0Z5
New Westminster: Unit 200 - 631 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3M 1E3
