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

Raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Lee graduated from the University of Alberta, completing his undergraduate degree in 1995 and law degree in 1999. Before joining the team at James H. Brown and Associates, Lee practiced with a prominent litigation firm in Edmonton, specializing in defending insurance companies against injury claims. Lee gained valuable insight into how insurance companies defended claims and realized that he wanted to work for individuals rather than the corporations. Lee says &ld...

Sean’s practice is focused on municipal law, administrative law, media law, and privacy. He is the Co-Chair of Reynolds Mirth’s Municipal Law Team , and provides advice to municipalities and public bodies throughout Alberta. His municipal law work is varied and includes drafting, interpreting and challenging bylaws, planning and development, and the many issues municipalities face as complex entities with considerable statutory powers and responsibilities. Sean has appeared before...

Cynthia moved her wrongful death and personal injury practice from the partnership of a large, national law firm in 2021, attracted by the reputation and strength of Weir Bowen’s medical negligence group. Surrounded by a team of bold litigators, and knowledgeable support staff, Cynthia has also extended her practice to historical sexual assault claims, as a member of the national Sexual Abuse Lawyers Alliance. No matter what the cause of harm, Cynthia brings a respectful and trauma-info...

Dane specializes in corporate and personal tax planning, along with estate planning, administration and negotiation. Prior to joining Felesky Flynn, Dane practiced employment law at an Alberta-based firm. He holds his Bachelor of Laws with distinction from the University of Alberta. Dane has been ranked as a featured Leading Lawyer in both Corporate Tax and Estate & Personal Tax Planning – Estate & Tax Planning by Canadian Lexpert®. An astute listener, Dane finds great fulfi...

For over a decade, David has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for injured patients and their families, handling cases involving a wide range of medical professionals. With 20 years of experience in Medical Malpractice, David focused on claims for injured patients and their families. Medical Malpractice claims are inherently complex, and David’s extensive experience in this field has led to a profound respect and admiration for the medical community, which generally performs ...

Chuck Russell, K.C. has provided practical and timely advice to debtors, lenders, and receivers for more than 40 years. He is a partner and Queen’s Counsel with extensive knowledge in restructuring, reorganizations, and insolvency. Known for his negotiation skill and personable manner, Chuck handles corporate restructuring and reorganizations, receiverships, and bankruptcies for corporations and individuals in a broad range of industries. He advises lenders on methods of securitizing lo...

D. Jonathan Coombs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. D. Jonathan practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized D. Jonathan Coombs 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 D. Jonathan Coombs is held by other lawyers.

Rob was head of the Parlee McLaws LLP Labour and Employment Group for over 20 years and has extensive experience in the practice of labour and employment law. Rob advises a wide variety of federally and provincially regulated clients on labour and employment matters including grievance arbitrations, Part III Canada Labour Code adjudications, human rights complaints and hearings, wrongful dismissal litigation, dismissal planning, collective bargaining, privacy complaint hearings, defence of oc...

Joseph Yurkovich is a native Edmontonian and a corporate tax lawyer focusing on M&A and tax efficient structures, including limited partnerships with pension investors. Over 40 years of practice, he has assisted drafting of Alberta legislation for ULCs, other corporate law issues and automobile vicarious liability, and advised clients on corporate governance issues, successful take-over bid and shareholder proposals. Apart from his secondment to the tax group of an international accountin...