James T. Swanson

Marco is a skilled litigator who represents clients in a wide range of disputes. He applies his considerable experience before courts and administrative tribunals to successfully defend his clients’ best interests. Marco’s diverse practice includes commercial litigation, insurance and risk management, professional discipline, and municipal matters. He has significant experience litigating contractual disputes and negligence claims, routinely representing energy companies, engineer...

Wendy E. Best has a well-established family law practice and has earned ongoing recognition as a leading family law practitioner since being called to the bar in 1980. She joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1982 and became partner in 1986. Wendy was appointed King's Counsel in 1994. She acts primarily for high net worth individuals and families. While she settles most matters, Wendy’s practice includes litigation. She was inducted as a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawye...

David Eeles has over 15 years’ experience representing project developers, sponsors, industrial hosts and other project participants in connection with the acquisition, development, construction, financing, operation, restructuring and disposition of energy, infrastructure and industrial projects, including renewable energy projects, power plants, cogeneration plants, heavy oil upgraders and public-private partnership projects. Mr. Eeles has acted as the lead lawyer on a number of such ...

Tanya A. Frizzell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Tanya A. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Tanya A. Frizzell since 2022. 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 Tanya A. Frizzell is held by other lawyers.

William (Bill) Fowlis, KC, FCPA, FCA, TEP is a lawyer, a Chartered Professional Accountant/Chartered Accountant, and a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP). With this complementary professional background, Bill focuses on taxation, corporate, trust, succession, and estate planning law for privately owned businesses, corporations, family enterprises and high net worth individuals. Bill is considered to be one of the top legal professionals practicing in these areas of law in Canada. His practic...

E. Jane Butcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. E. Jane practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized E. Jane Butcher 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 E. Jane Butcher 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.

Hollick Chipman has focused on personal injury law since 1996, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area to his clients. Hollick primarily represents people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and also handles other personal injury matters. He has appeared in the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, and the Alberta Court of Justice. Hollick has served as a Board Member for the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association and as the Canad...

Michael is a partner at Carbert Waite and co-chair of the firm’s commercial litigation and condominium practice groups. Michael has represented clients in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, the Provincial Court of Alberta, and in mediations and arbitrations. He enjoys appearing in Court when necessary, but focuses on finding economic and sensible solutions for his clients and works tirelessly to pursue their rights.

Ross Kaplan is a personal injury lawyer in Calgary, Alberta, and a founding partner at McLeod Law LLP . He advises clients involved in serious personal injury claims and works toward practical resolutions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Ross has appeared as counsel before all levels of the Alberta courts. In addition to his legal practice, he provides guidance and mentorship to lawyers at McLeod Law LLP. Ross is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for his wor...