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Damian Shepherd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Damian practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Damian Shepherd 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 Damian Shepherd is held by other lawyers.

Darren Becker, K.C. has earned a reputation for both his skill and commitment to getting the job done in commercial and corporate transactions. With more than 45 years of legal experience, he has acted as counsel in a wide variety of matters, including corporate reorganization and restructuring, mergers, wind-ups, and dissolutions. As a partner and senior member of the Corporate Commercial Practice Group at McLennan Ross, he has facilitated and coordinated large and complex commercial transac...

Melissa Stappler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Melissa practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Stappler 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 Melissa Stappler is held by other lawyers.

Deb Lister enjoys a litigation practice, representing clients in a wide range of industry sectors. Her breadth of expertise has earned her recognition as a Best Lawyer in Canada for the past 7 years in a number of areas, including corporate and commercial litigation, insurance law, and trusts and estates. Deb has a particular interest in shareholder disputes, director’s liability and corporate governance matters, contract law, professional liability claims and insurance law, both covera...

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.

Sean Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Sean practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Parker 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 Sean Parker is held by other lawyers.

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...

As the leader of the Insolvency and Restructuring practice at Duncan Craig LLP, Darren is a highly sought-after counsel for debtors, lenders, creditors, insolvency professionals, and other stakeholders involved in some of Alberta's most significant and intricate insolvencies. Darren's experience in the field has been widely recognized by his peers, with him being selected for inclusion in Canada's Best Lawyers since 2008. He was also named Lawyer of the Year in Insolvency and Restructuring fo...

John leads the Condominium Management Group at Witten LLP. His practice focuses on condominium management law providing guidance and assistance to condominium corporations, directors, property managers and owners. He has represented clients on condominium related matters at all levels of Court in the Province of Alberta and has argued leave applications to the Supreme Court of Canada. He also practices in the areas of creditors’ rights, bankruptcy and insolvency, and commercial disputes...

Before diving into the creation of an estate plan, it’s critical to take the time to understand the client and their wishes, concerns, and special requirements. That’s why clients trust Michael Klaray; whether he is creating a will with provisions for a disabled child, updating a will following a death or separation, or managing intergenerational transfers of wealth, and transfer of the family farm and family business, Michael’s approach lets each client feel they have been ...