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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.

An analytical thinker and skilled strategist, Graham’s collected demeaner arises from his exhaustive preparation and commitment to identifying appropriate solutions for clients. He brings depth of experience and pragmatism to each matter. Graham represents clients facing litigation through all phases of the process. His litigation experience spans a wide variety of industries including construction, commercial, and insurance and risk management. He is particularly skilled in advising an...

Deb Lister enjoys a litigation practice, representing clients in a wide range of industry sectors. Her breadth of expertise has earned her recognition as a Best Lawyer in Canada for the past 7 years in a number of areas, including corporate and commercial litigation, insurance law, and trusts and estates. Deb has a particular interest in shareholder disputes, director’s liability and corporate governance matters, contract law, professional liability claims and insurance law, both covera...

Pierre C. Desrochers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Pierre C. practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre C. Desrochers 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 Pierre C. Desrochers is held by other lawyers.

Steve is a partner acting on behalf of financial institutions and other creditors in debt recovery and realization, including both secured (foreclosure, mortgage enforcement) and unsecured (judgment enforcement) debts. After earning his B.A. (2000) and his LL.B. (2004) from the University of Alberta, he was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2005 and the Nunavut bar in 2009. Steve was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2022.With over 15 years of experience, Steve has represented clients before the Prov...

Anthony D. Schmit is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aviation Law and Insurance Law. Anthony D. practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony D. Schmit since 2014. 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 Anthony D. Schmit is held by other lawyers.

Kember is a partner in the firm’s Edmonton office with a practice focused on litigation. Kember is an experienced and highly respected litigator dedicated to helping his clients solve their most difficult legal problems. Kember assists clients with a broad range of practice areas including corporate commercial disputes, construction and infrastructure litigation, landlord and tenant matters, loss of property and personal injury insurance claims and professional liability litigation. He ...

Carol is a skilled and accomplished lawyer who focuses on administrative law. Carol serves as counsel to administrative tribunals helping them with determining a fair hearing procedure and with decision writing. As an advocate, Carol’s practice is primarily focused on assisting municipalities and the provincial assessor with property assessment complaints and appeals. She has also chaired multiple First Nation election appeals and has conducted investigations under the MGA for Code of C...

Although Rick is frequently called upon for high stakes complex corporate, commercial and organizational matters he continues to assist businesses and organizations of all sizes and on matters of all complexities. With a wealth of knowledge acquired over more than 40 years, Rick has extensive experience in sophisticated transactions of various kinds including acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and corporate reorganizations. His practice spans the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. In add...

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...