G. James Thorlakson

Disputes involving wills, trusts, and estate assets can be complicated and emotionally difficult. For more than 30 years, Helen Ward has advised family members, estate executors, personal representatives, and trust companies regarding estate disputes and related legal issues, both in and out of court. Helen assists clients in Edmonton, throughout Alberta, and across Canada with matters involving mental capacity, the interpretation of wills, conflicts between executors and beneficiaries, depen...

Melissa Preston runs a civil and commercial litigation practice, focusing primarily on shareholder disputes, professional liability, and general commercial/contractual disputes of all types. Melissa also has experience in municipal, employment, securities, and estate litigation matters. She assists a wide variety of clients, ranging from individual shareholders and directors of small family-run companies to large construction companies and insurers. With a keen eye for detail and a practical ...

Albert has over 30 years of legal experience, complemented by significant experience in industry. Prior to pursuing his law degree, Albert worked in human resources, labour relations and safety in the private sector. He has a background in the farming, commercial fishing, engineering-procurement-construction, mining, and the steel industries. He carries on a general practice of law, with an emphasis on employment and labour, human rights, occupational health and safety, workers’ compens...

Steven Dollansky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labour and Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Law. Steven practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Dollansky since 2025. 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 Steven Dollansky is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Ari J. Schacter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Ari J. practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ari J. Schacter since 2025. 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 Ari J. Schacter is held by other lawyers.

Admitted to the Alberta bar in 1982, Howie attended the University of Calgary, University of Manitoba, and University of Alberta, where he earned his LL.B. in 1981. Howie is a senior litigator and chair of the Witten LLP Litigation Department. He has a commercial litigation & arbitration practice that emphasizes commercial lease and contract litigation, builders’ liens, and insolvency litigation. Howie is a frequent lecturer and seminar panelist on topics ranging from trial advocacy...

Michael Pucylo is dedicated to helping people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. Michael has been successful in resolving motor vehicle accident claims in Alberta, paying particular attention to gathering the necessary medical opinions and employment information to properly quantify his clients’ claims. Using his background in Commerce, Michael can quantify damages for his clients in personal injury cases including self-employed clients. Michael’s 30 years of experi...

Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Leonard S. Tony practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC since 2025. 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 Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC is held by other lawyers.

Patrick J. Feehan, KC is an Edmonton, Alberta lawyer with Duncan Craig LLP who practises in Personal Injury Litigation. For more than 35 years, Pat has represented people and families affected by serious injuries, helping them pursue compensation for medical care, rehabilitation, lost income, and other financial impacts arising from an accident. Pat begins each matter with a detailed discussion of the client’s circumstances, concerns, and legal options. He provides clear information thr...