Ethan Marino

Background

Ethan Marino was born and raised in St. Albert, Alberta. During his early childhood, Ethan spent three formative years living in Bermuda while his father worked abroad. This experience gave him an early appreciation for different cultures and perspectives and fostered a lasting curiosity about the world.

Ethan later returned to Alberta, where he completed his undergraduate studies at Concordia University of Edmonton, earning a Bachelor of Management with an emphasis in Human Resources Management.

Seeking both international experience and a legal education, Ethan moved to Queensland, Australia, where he attended Griffith Law School at Griffith University and obtained his Juris Doctor (Canadian Law Accelerated).

Professional Experience

After completing law school, Ethan began his legal career in Brisbane, Australia, with HBA Legal, a firm that provides legal services in the insurance and risk management industry.

While at HBA Legal, Ethan gained experience working on a variety of legal matters including insurance, workplace health and safety issues, casualty claims, and workers’ compensation matters.

During this time, Ethan completed his Practical Legal Training and was admitted to the legal profession as a lawyer by the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023.

Ethan later returned to Canada, where he completed the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Certificate of Qualification, allowing him to transition his international legal credentials to Canada. He articled with Hayes Fry Law in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Ethan was called to the Alberta Bar on November 7, 2025.

Professional Credentials & Recognized Authority

Areas of Practice & Professional Focus

Ethan maintains a practice primarily focused on Divorce and Family Law.

He is committed to providing practical, strategic, and client-focused legal solutions. Ethan approaches each matter with professionalism and attention to detail, while remaining mindful of the real-world impact legal issues have on clients and their families or businesses.

Community & Leadership

During law school, Ethan served as Vice President of Communications for the Griffith Canadian Law Students Association, helping re-establish the organization and facilitating communication between students, faculty, and professional organizations.

Ethan has also volunteered with Grande Prairie Legal Guidance, a legal clinic administered by the Edmonton Community Legal Centre.

He has also participated in community initiatives including volunteering with the Edmonton Food Bank and supporting charitable fundraising events.

Outside the Office

Outside of the office, Ethan enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active at the gym, travelling, golfing, and snowboarding.

When time permits, Ethan enjoys relaxing with a good documentary series, and occasionally a Dark ’n’ Stormy, Bermuda’s national drink, a nod to the island where he spent part of his childhood.