Anne S. de Villars, K.C.

A senior partner with McLennan Ross, Graham has assisted clients to resolve all types of civil claims. Graham has focused on commercial litigation, including class action proceedings, professional liability claims against accountants and construction litigation. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Graham conducts cases in Edmonton, Calgary, British Columbia and Ontario. Graham has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta, the B.C. Supreme Court, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Northwest Terri...

Emma Johnston is a litigator who advises Canadian and international clients on construction, insolvency, insurance, and general commercial litigation. In Emma’s construction practice she often advises residential, commercial, and industrial construction clients on claim management, construction lien, prompt payment and adjudication matters. Emma believes in a client focused approach to litigation, with an emphasis on resolution in a timely and cost effective matter.

Andrea is a 7th year associate at Witten LLP in Edmonton. Prior to completing her J.D. with Distinction (2015) at the University of Alberta, Andrea obtained a B.A. (First Class Honors) in Drama at the U of A and received an Alison White Honors award for having the highest GPA in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Called to the Alberta bar in 2016, the Northwest Territories bar in 2018, and Nunavut bar in 2021, Andrea is a civil litigator, with a focus on debt collection and foreclosures. She has appea...

John A. Cross, K.C. has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Corporate, and Banking and Finance Law practice areas. He has completed large scale property projects of all types, including mixed use projects. He acts on acquisitions, dispositions, land assemblies, land use agreements, commercial leases, as well as co-ownership and joint venture arrangements for developers, property managers, big box retailers, REITs, investment pools and health and seniors...

Denise Prokopiuk is a trusted advisor and skilled negotiator who focuses on corporate, commercial, and real estate law. In her corporate commercial practice, Denise handles syndicated loans, incorporations, corporate structure and reorganization, joint ventures, shareholder and partnership agreements, director issues, the purchases and sales of businesses and other business matters. She has been counsel for leading financial institutions and corporate borrowers on a vast range of banking tran...

Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997. Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a memb...

Joseph Yurkovich is a native Edmontonian and a corporate tax lawyer focusing on M&A and tax efficient structures, including limited partnerships with pension investors. Over 40 years of practice, he has assisted drafting of Alberta legislation for ULCs, other corporate law issues and automobile vicarious liability, and advised clients on corporate governance issues, successful take-over bid and shareholder proposals. Apart from his secondment to the tax group of an international accountin...

Nore Aldein Assiff, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Nore Aldein practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Nore Aldein Assiff, K.C. since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nore Aldein Assiff, K.C. is held by other lawyers.

Christine Felix, K.C., is a personal injury lawyer with more than 28 years of practice in her field. She has successfully represented important cases securing, negotiating, and helping her clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. In 2016 Christine was appointed Queen’s Counsel (King's Counsel as of September 8, 2022), an important recognition of her successful achievements. That same year she joined CAM LLP as a personal lawyer and has been with the firm since then. Before joining...

Kevin Trumpour’s practice has an emphasis on share and asset acquisitions and divestitures, as well as the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts. Prior to embarking on a legal career, Kevin enjoyed an 11-year career as an accountant. This experience, when combined with his legal background, allows Kevin to support clients who require timely input on both business and legal matters, and makes him a trusted advisor to a variety of clients in a number of different industries. Ke...