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Ian brings decades of corporate and commercial experience to his work with businesses ranging from emerging and mid-sized companies to large organizations operating across borders. His practice spans corporate and commercial matters, commercial real estate, banking and finance, and wills, estates and estate planning. His international experience is an important part of that perspective. After relocating from Calgary to Edmonton in 1977, Ian worked in Scotland and London, advising on internati...

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...

Melissa Stappler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Melissa practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Stappler since 2026. 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 Melissa Stappler is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth’s legal practice focuses on litigation emphasizing personal injury litigation, wrongful death, insurance defense work, and estate litigation. She also practices in the wills and estates area. She takes time to get to know her clients, to understand their claims and makes sure they understand all the siteps and options in their litigation. Elizabeth has always enjoyed the occasional unusual file. Elizabeth has extensive experience as counsel before the courts of Alberta, and in...

Atul brings a wealth of knowledge, skill and experience to his work acquired over several decades of legal practice. Atul began his law career in India. He has represented clients in several countries in Europe, and since 2003, in Canada. His extensive experience in varied practice areas allow him to serve the needs of his individual and business clients – from routine corporate and commercial matters to strategic planning and execution in business and litigation matters. His clients re...

Keltie Lambert practices in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Indigenous Law and Employment Law. After graduating law school at the University of Victoria, she has been practicing with Witten LLP since 2004. She regularly appears before provincial and federal regulatory boards and tribunals on environmental and energy matters. She has appeared before all levels of court, including Federal Court Trial and Appeal divisions and the Supreme Court of Canada. Keltie enjoys serv...

Jonathan Calvert is a corporate and commercial lawyer with Witten LLP in Edmonton, Alberta. His practice focuses on Banking and Finance Law , Commercial Leasing Law , Corporate Law , and Commercial Real Estate Law . Jon advises clients on a wide range of commercial real estate and financing matters, including the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and sale of commercial, industrial, retail, condominium, and multi-family properties. Jon works with entrepreneurs, corporations, financ...

Before joining James H. Brown & Associates in 1998, Mr. O’Neill spent several years working in the insurance industry, gaining valuable insight into insurance companies’ practices and tactics. Over the course of his career, Mr. O’Neill has enjoyed outstanding success representing seriously injured clients, including those suffering catastrophic injuries such as quadriplegia, paraplegia and brain injury. Mr. O’Neill is a past Director of the Kinsmen Club of Edmonton...

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...

James Lingwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Labour and Employment Law. James practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized James Lingwood 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 James Lingwood is held by other lawyers.