Jeff R. Fixsen

Gillian is a civil litigator focused on personal injury law, professional regulation and discipline matters, insurance law (with a special interest in disability insurance claims), and Workers' Compensation Board claims. After obtaining her B.Comm. (1989) at the University of Calgary and her LL.B. (1992) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1993. A past chair of the Canadian Bar Association Alberta Law Conference, Gillian is also a member of the Canadian Bar As...

Julie Gagnon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Julie, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Diane C. Ferrante is the Managing Partner of Duncan Craig LLP and a member of the firm’s litigation group, with a focus on family law and insurance and risk management. She began her legal career at Duncan Craig LLP as a summer student, completed her articles with the firm, and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in September 2008. Diane became a partner in January 2015. In her family law practice, Diane has been involved in matters through mediation (as counsel and mediator), collaborative...

A full understanding of the complex issues in the construction, energy, and resource industries is critical to having a positive outcome in lawsuits, arbitrations, and negotiations. Corbin Devlin’s expertise brings everything needed to the table – technical knowledge, legal strategy, and practical business sense. Corbin balances all the intricacies – the people, the financial, and the technical – of the construction industry. He represents construction owners, general ...

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...

Delbert Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Delbert, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Delbert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

An analytical thinker and skilled strategist, Graham’s collected demeaner arises from his exhaustive preparation and commitment to identifying appropriate solutions for clients. He brings depth of experience and pragmatism to each matter. Graham represents clients facing litigation through all phases of the process. His litigation experience spans a wide variety of industries including construction, commercial, and insurance and risk management. He is particularly skilled in advising an...

Fergus Schappert practices commercial litigation, with a focus on complex contractual disputes and construction claims. His experience includes work on public infrastructure, transmission and distribution, power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, and mining projects, and he has acted for owners, general contractors, design consultants and engineers, subcontractors and material suppliers. A member of Miller Thomson’s construction group, Fergus provides practical advice and solutions...

Practice areas Business Law Commercial transactions and financing Real Estate Development Acquisition, development, financing and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Condominium law and development Purchases and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Leasing of commercial and residential properties Project development of commercial and residential properties Real Property Financing