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 coverage and defence. Her expertise involves the provision of legal and strategic advice for complex claims and litigating matters through to trial.
Debra "Deb" Curcio Lister
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Edmonton.
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Edmonton.
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Alberta, LL.B. (with distinction), graduated 2000
Bar Admissions
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Edmonton, Canada (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Trusts and Estates
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