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Megan Stoker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Megan practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Megan Stoker 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 Megan Stoker is held by other lawyers.

Zafar Jaffer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Zafar practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Zafar Jaffer 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 Zafar Jaffer is held by other lawyers.

Sherrilynn J. Kelly is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Sherrilynn’s career has taken her from litigation paralegal to lawyer, from Alberta’s courts to the United Nations Compensation Commission in Switzerland, and ultimately back to the area of law she enjoys most: estates. She advises clients on estate planning and administration, with particular experience when those matters become contentious. Her earlier work in corporate ...

Vhari’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on professional and product liability, and wills, trust, and estate litigation. She represents engineers, architects, design professionals, directors and officers in defending errors and omissions claims, often in connection with disputes related to large infrastructure and residential projects. Vhari takes a practical, efficiency-minded approach to litigation and dispute resolution. She has experience b...

Colleen Abel is a corporate and commercial lawyer in our Calgary office, with a practice that primarily focuses on energy and natural resources. In addition to her energy practice, Colleen also has broad experience in providing general advice and assistance to clients across a variety of industries, including financial, consumer goods and technology, and provides support to clients and our team in relation to M&A employment matters. She has extensive experience in interpreting, preparing ...

Ross is well-known and an established personal injury lawyer in Alberta. He provides strategic advice to clients for an efficient resolution of serious personal injury cases. Ross has extensive experience using various methods to achieve resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. He has appeared as legal counsel before all levels of Alberta court. He is a founding partner of McLeod Law and provides guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers. Clients highly recom...

Krista Schofer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Immigration Law and Labour and Employment Law. Krista practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Krista Schofer since 2027. 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 Krista Schofer is held by other lawyers.

Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice. He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration. Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new law...

Chris is the co-managing partner of the Calgary office of Felesky Flynn LLP. He focuses on corporate and international tax planning and frequently represents clients at the audit, objection and appeal stages of tax disputes. With over 15 years of tax law experience, Chris is a natural leader who can bring together the right team of tax professionals to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently. Chris often writes and presents for top tax associations and has taught international tax ...

As one of our founders, Joe was appointed King’s Counsel in 1994 and a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta in 1995. He offers tax advice on a wide variety of matters, including resource tax, mergers and acquisitions and dispute resolution. An impactful leader, Joe guides our lawyers with active mentorship and mindful team building. Joe gives back to the community in a myriad of ways, both in an academic and volunteer capacity. He has taught at the University of A...