J. Patrick "Pat" Bond K.C.

Brittany Earl provides practical, business-focused legal counsel to clients in Edmonton and throughout Alberta. At Duncan Craig LLP , she advises entrepreneurs, business owners, lenders, and investors on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, with recognized practice areas in Banking and Finance Law , Corporate Law , and Real Estate Law . Brittany works closely with clients to help them navigate business transactions, regulatory considerations, financing arrangements, and growth op...

Richard J. Mallett graduated from the University of Alberta law school in 1989 and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1990. Rick established Hammer Injury Law in 2023. For the first 10 years of his career, Rick practiced as an insurance defense and corporate lawyer. Since 1999, Rick has acted exclusively for injured people and their families. Rick has appeared in all levels of court in Alberta, including the Court of Justice, Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of the ...

Danica Fersovitch is a lawyer with Witten LLP whose practice focuses on Banking and Finance Law in Edmonton, Alberta. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Banking and Finance Law and advises clients on a wide range of commercial lending, real estate, development, and corporate matters. As a member of Witten’s Commercial Group, Danica acts for financial institutions, private lenders, borrowers, developers, and businesses involved in commercial transactions across Alber...

Elizabeth’s legal practice focuses on litigation emphasizing personal injury litigation, wrongful death, insurance defense work, and estate litigation. She also practices in the wills and estates area. She takes time to get to know her clients, to understand their claims and makes sure they understand all the siteps and options in their litigation. Elizabeth has always enjoyed the occasional unusual file. Elizabeth has extensive experience as counsel before the courts of Alberta, and in...

Jeff Fixsen is a lawyer with Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta. For more than two decades, he has advised corporations, owner-managed businesses, family-owned businesses, start-ups and individuals on a broad range of business matters. Jeff’s practice also includes commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations , financing and trademarks . He works with clients to understand their businesses, identify practical options and address legal issues efficientl...

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.

Annemarie Clarke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Annemarie practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Annemarie Clarke 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 Annemarie Clarke 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...

Practice areas Administrative Law Counseling on matters of business and governmental concerns Representation of individuals, firms, and governmental organizations in matters of land use planning and development Advising on governmental procedures Counseling individuals and firms in the securities industry Business Law Advising business clients on operational and strategic issues and corporate governance Handling commercial transactions including the acquisition, development, sale and leasing ...

Sandra L Hawes, K.C. is a civil litigation lawyer and one of Miller Thomson’s leading insurance and commercial litigation specialists. She is the Regional Managing Partner for Western Canada and a member of the National Executive Committee. Sandra’s practice is focused primarily on insurance defence litigation including defence of life, disability, and critical illness insurance claims; professional errors and omissions claims in a construction context; commercial insurance claims...