Dean Hitesman

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...

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...

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...

Ron is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, commercial leasing, acquisitions and financing and business acquisitions. He was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1992 after earning his B.A. (1987) at the University of Toronto and his LL.B. (1991) at the University of Alberta. Ron has instructed bar admission courses on commercial and real estate law and presented seminars on commercial leasing for the Legal Education Society of Alberta and to industry. He is the ...

Rod is a senior civil litigation partner with 24 years of experience. He has extensive trial, appellate, mediation and arbitration experience including complex multi-party litigation. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for 2021 and 2022 in the area of construction law. Rod regularly acts for and advises owners, developers, construction managers and general contractors on a wide range of development, real estate, condominium, property, contract and construction related litigation...

David Risling is an experienced litigator with a talent for negotiating and finding creative resolutions for his clients. He is a member of the Executive Committee at McLennan Ross, and focuses his practice on insurance, education, and labour and employment. With deep knowledge of the insurance industry, David represents and advises insurers on a variety of insurance matters, including coverage, liability, and quantum issues. He handles files involving personal injury, negligence law, profess...

Bren Cargill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Bren practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Bren Cargill since 2027. 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 Bren Cargill is held by other lawyers.

Business Law Commercial leasing Commercial lending and financings Commercial sales and acquisitions Shareholder agreements and corporate organization Employment Preparation of employment agreements and policy manuals Advising clients on matters relating to wrongful and constructive dismissal and human rights claims Advising clients with respect to disability and accommodation issues Real Estate Acquisition, financing and sale of commercial real estate and residential properties

Delbert Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Delbert practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Delbert Lewis 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 Delbert Lewis is held by other lawyers.

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...