Erin Lafuente

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...

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

John A. Cross, K.C. has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Corporate, and Banking and Finance Law practice areas. He has completed large scale property projects of all types, including mixed use projects. He acts on acquisitions, dispositions, land assemblies, land use agreements, commercial leases, as well as co-ownership and joint venture arrangements for developers, property managers, big box retailers, REITs, investment pools and health and seniors...

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...

Practice areas Corporate and Commercial Law Contract negotiation Real Estate Law Commercial real estate primarily acting on behalf of developers, vendors and purchasers in relation to acquisition, financing, leasing and sale

A dynamic and accomplished lawyer, Tim is seasoned in estate and succession planning, corporate and personal tax planning and mergers and acquisitions. He is recognized as a leading tax lawyer by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and is ranked as a featured Leading Lawyer in Corporate Tax, Finance and M&A, and Estate & Personal Tax Planning – Estate & Tax Planning by Canadian Lexpert®. Tim is a lifelong learner, devoting himself to the study of tax to align his expertise...

Karen is an experienced senior lawyer who articled with the Ontario Court of Appeal to the Chief Justice of Ontario and practiced with a large law firm in Toronto. She joined Parlee McLaws in 1993. Her main area of practice is civil litigation with a strong emphasis on professional regulatory work. Karen has a diverse background working with a variety of clients and acts on behalf of numerous colleges and associations (including the Alberta College of Social Workers) as lead legal counsel, an...

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.

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...

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...