Best Lawyers Near You in Edmonton, Alberta
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Terry Warner is a financial services and insolvency lawyer who practices primarily in corporate and commercial litigation; personal and corporate bankruptcy; and commercial insolvency, receivership, and collections. He specializes in the financial reorganization of insolvent corporations under insolvency legislation and in the structural reorganization of corporations under the Business Corporations Act. Terry has participated in numerous major commercial transactions involving insolvent corp...
David, a partner in the Edmonton office, joined Parlee McLaws LLP in 2000. With a practice concentrated in insurance litigation, David acts for many of Alberta’s leading property and casualty insurers. Over his career, David has developed a practice focused on providing insurance clients with coverage-related advice and representation. He has a particular interest in, and has presented on, coverage issues involving commercial general liability, property, and professional liability polic...
Percy practices in the area of financial services including financing for financial institutions, financing in commercial and corporate mergers and acquisitions, and related Litigation at the Trial and Appellate Levels including success at the Supreme Court of Canada. Percy's practice also includes entertainment law. Percy has given lectures for the Legal Education Society of Alberta, Business Law Refresher Course (2003 and 2010), The Alberta Bar Admission Course sub-section of the Canadian B...
Disputes over wills and estate assets can be complicated, stressful, and upsetting. For over 30 years, Helen Ward has successfully advised family members, estate executors, and trust companies on how to approach and resolve estate disputes, both in and out of court. As a recognized leader in the field of estate litigation, Helen advises clients throughout Canada on disputes involving mental capacity, the interpretation of wills, conflicts between executors and beneficiaries, dependency issues...
Michelle practices in all areas of trust and estate law. With over 25 years of corporate and commercial experience, she provides comprehensive solutions for clients from both estate planning and succession planning perspectives. Michelle has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ as a leading lawyer in Trusts and Estates for 2024, 2022, 2021 and 2020, and was named the 2023 Trusts and Estates ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Edmonton. Michelle is also ranked as a featured Lea...
Annemarie Clarke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Annemarie, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annemarie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shelly is an experienced solicitor who helps businesses, family enterprises, and individuals meet their legal needs, now and for the future. Her practice focuses on corporate / commercial matters, business and succession planning, estate planning, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives, family trusts, and estate administration. She is the firm’s Wills, Estates & Trusts Team Lead. Prior to entering law, Shelly worked for the Capital Health Authority and was...
Getting people out of trouble and on the path to a resolution is Douglas Boyer’s primary goal. In his litigation and risk management practice, from the second he’s involved, Douglas sets his sights on solving any problem his clients are facing with the most efficient and cost-effective solution. As the lead of the Insurance and Risk Management Practice Group, Douglas has a particular focus on the construction industry and insurance defense. He represents clients, including insured...
Karen is an experienced senior lawyer who articled with the Ontario Court of Appeal to the Chief Justice of Ontario and practiced with a large law firm in Toronto. She joined Parlee McLaws in 1993. Her main area of practice is civil litigation with a strong emphasis on professional regulatory work. Karen has a diverse background working with a variety of clients and acts on behalf of numerous colleges and associations (including the Alberta College of Social Workers) as lead legal counsel, an...
Steven Dollansky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Steven, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Albert has over 30 years of legal experience, complemented by significant experience in industry. Prior to pursuing his law degree, Albert worked in human resources, labour relations and safety in the private sector. He has a background in the farming, commercial fishing, engineering-procurement-construction, mining, and the steel industries. He carries on a general practice of law, with an emphasis on employment and labour, human rights, occupational health and safety, workers’ compens...
Peter is an experienced litigator who handles even the most complex disputes with skill and efficiency. His practice includes all aspects of civil litigation with a particular interest in occupational health and safety (OHS). His experience covers a broad range of commercial disputes, product liability, estate and trust issues, and shareholder disputes. In construction matters, Peter’s extensive knowledge of technical issues in complex disputes allows him to offer strategic representati...
Anthony D. Schmit is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law and Insurance Law. Anthony D., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
No matter the size of the company or claim, Joe’s clients share a common need for practical and approachable advice to help them navigate and resolve complex litigation matters. With nearly 30 years experience, his clientele ranges from individuals to major institutions. Joe’s practice involves him representing insurers, financial institutions, and corporations. His range of matters include professional negligence, fiduciary duties, contract and commercial disputes, fraud, constru...
John leads the Condominium Management Group at Witten LLP. His practice focuses on condominium management law providing guidance and assistance to condominium corporations, directors, property managers and owners. He has represented clients on condominium related matters at all levels of Court in the Province of Alberta and has argued leave applications to the Supreme Court of Canada. He also practices in the areas of creditors’ rights, bankruptcy and insolvency, and commercial disputes...