Dan Carroll, LLM, KC

Brian Filips - a former insurance claims examiner and adjuster for North America's largest insurer - is a civil litigation lawyer representing corporate clients throughout Alberta and elsewhere in Canada. With years of experience with complex insurance-related claims, Brian has earned a reputation for being accessible, for managing files with a cut-to-the-chase efficiency and for placing a premium on collaboration. Brian's in-house experience processing large-loss bodily injury claims affords...

Practice areas Business Law Commercial transactions and financing Real Estate Development Acquisition, development, financing and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Condominium law and development Purchases and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Leasing of commercial and residential properties Project development of commercial and residential properties Real Property Financing

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 ...

Ward Hanson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Ward practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ward Hanson since 2023. 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 Ward Hanson is held by other lawyers.

Damian Shepherd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Damian practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Damian Shepherd 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 Damian Shepherd is held by other lawyers.

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...

Andrew C. Paterson is a top litigator recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Andrew works with individuals, insurers, businesses, municipalities and other organizations to resolve complex and often unconventional disputes. His practice includes bodily injury, property damage, subrogation, employment, contractual disputes and professional misconduct. He particularly enjoys matters that don’t fit neatly into a box. When the usual approac...

Diane C. Ferrante is the Managing Partner of Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, and a member of the firm’s litigation group. Her practice includes family law and Insurance Law , with additional experience in insurance and risk management matters. Diane began her legal career with Duncan Craig LLP as a summer student, completed her articles with the firm, and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in September 2008. She became a partner in January 2015. In her family law practice, Diane ass...

Brittany Earl provides practical, business-focused legal counsel to clients in Edmonton and throughout Alberta. At Duncan Craig LLP , she advises entrepreneurs, business owners, lenders, and investors on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, with recognized practice areas in Banking and Finance Law , Corporate Law , and Real Estate Law . Brittany works closely with clients to help them navigate business transactions, regulatory considerations, financing arrangements, and growth op...

Justin Laverty-Harrigan is a lawyer with Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, practising exclusively in litigation. His practice focuses on Insurance Law , tort litigation, and general commercial litigation . Justin represents insurers in a wide range of bodily injury and property loss claims. He also provides insurance coverage and liability opinions and advises clients on issues arising in insurance disputes and litigation. In addition to his insurance practice, Justin has experience liti...