Carman R. McNary, K.C.

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...

Melissa Preston runs a civil and commercial litigation practice, focusing primarily on shareholder disputes, professional liability, and general commercial/contractual disputes of all types. Melissa also has experience in municipal, employment, securities, and estate litigation matters. She assists a wide variety of clients, ranging from individual shareholders and directors of small family-run companies to large construction companies and insurers. With a keen eye for detail and a practical ...

Ross Swanson is a lawyer with Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, and co-leader of the firm’s Business Solutions Group. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial law , including acquisitions and divestitures, corporate finance, corporate reorganizations and corporate governance. Practice Areas: Corporate Law ; Mergers and Acquisitions Law Ross advises public and private companies, not-for-profit organizations and banks on a range of business matters, including asset and share ...

Justin is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Insurance Services Practice Group, where he acts as defence counsel for several insurance companies in the litigation of various injury and property loss claims in both the Alberta and Yukon jurisdictions. He has otherwise represented individual clients in a variety of civil litigation matters. Justin also practices in the area of Commercial Litigation, representing businesses and their principals who are faced with a wide array of litigat...

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...

Marco is a strategic and accomplished litigator with 35 years of experience. Marco’s practice is focused on litigation and aboriginal law, with an emphasis on commercial litigation, contract disputes, construction litigation, estate litigation, shareholder disputes, commercial insurance disputes, professional errors and omissions claims, and municipal property assessment complaints. He has a broad range of experience before courts, tribunals and arbitrators, and has appeared before all ...

Alex joined Ackroyd LLP as an associate in 2017. Prior to joining Ackroyd, he acquired extensive litigation experience working at a boutique law firm and a regional full-service law firm in Edmonton. Alex also served as Legal Counsel to the Court of Appeal of Alberta from 2014-2016, where he was assigned to The Honourable Thomas W. Wakeling and The Honourable Myra B. Bielby. Alex carries on a general litigation practice with a particular focus on aboriginal law, administrative law, civil liti...

Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Leonard S. Tony practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC since 2025. 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 Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC is held by other lawyers.

Zach Soprovich is a partner at Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta. He is a member of the firm’s Financial Services and Banking and Litigation practice groups, where he acts for lenders, creditors, debtors, businesses and individuals in a range of financial and commercial disputes. Zach’s practice includes Corporate and Commercial Litigation, foreclosure, mortgage and security enforcement, insolvency, priority disputes, debt recovery, unsecured judgment enforcement, breach of co...

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...