Donald V. Tomkins

Gary is a commercial solicitor, whose practice includes commercial lending and commercial real estate. After earning his B.A. in Political Science (1973) and his LL.B. (1976) at the University of Alberta, Gary was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1977. Away from the office, Gary is actively involved in numerous charitable, community and political organizations in capacities as fundraiser, organizer and lecturer.

Ari J. Schacter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Ari J., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ari J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melissa Timbres has a general solicitor’s practice, focused on banking and finance, commercial real estate, land development, and corporate commercial transactions. Melissa advises clients on a range of commercial matters, including with respect to commercial real estate purchase and sales, land development contracts, secured financings, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions of businesses, technology and licensing matters, and contracting for third party serv...

Jerri’s experience as a litigation lawyer is extensive, and includes insurance defence, insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters. Jerri has notable trial experience as lead counsel on numerous matters. Jerri has applied her skills and insight as an advocate in litigation matters including property loss, construction claims, occupier’s liability, contractual disputes, oil and gas, environmental, products liability, employer’s liability, professional liability and ...

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.

Justin E. Kingston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Justin E., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anthony D. Schmit is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law and Insurance Law. Anthony D., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997. Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a memb...

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 ...

Fred is a sought-after strategic legal advisor with over 40 years of experience. Fred carries on a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on constitutional law, media and defamation issues, and employment and administrative proceedings. Fred represents several national news organizations, and provides pre-publication advice to print, broadcast and web-based media outlets, as well as book publishers. Fred has been counsel in several cases where the Charter has been used to strike down prov...