Jennifer Cleall

Karen is an experienced senior lawyer who articled with the Ontario Court of Appeal to the Chief Justice of Ontario and practiced with a large law firm in Toronto. She joined Parlee McLaws in 1993. Her main area of practice is civil litigation with a strong emphasis on professional regulatory work. Karen has a diverse background working with a variety of clients and acts on behalf of numerous colleges and associations (including the Alberta College of Social Workers) as lead legal counsel, an...

Diane C. Ferrante is the Managing Partner of Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, and a member of the firm’s litigation group. Her practice includes family law and Insurance Law , with additional experience in insurance and risk management matters. Diane began her legal career with Duncan Craig LLP as a summer student, completed her articles with the firm, and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in September 2008. She became a partner in January 2015. In her family law practice, Diane ass...

Ward Hanson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Ward practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ward Hanson since 2023. 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 Ward Hanson is held by other lawyers.

John Kosolowski is counsel with Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta. His practice focuses on Corporate Law , corporate commercial matters and financing, with a particular focus on the agriculture and First Nations business sectors. He also advises clients on expropriation and surface rights matters. As a former leader of the firm’s agribusiness practice group, John has advised clients on a broad range of legal matters, including business structures, financing, regulatory compliance, l...

Darin Hannaford is an experienced litigator working with a wide range of industries in Western Canada. For more than two decades, Darin has provided practical legal advice to clients in a variety of contractual, construction, transportation, environmental, and regulatory matters. Darin has represented contractors across Canada in large construction claims and general contractual disputes. He has also acted for a number of corporate entities on commercial litigation and administrative law matt...

Kayla Thompson is a partner at Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, and practises in the firm’s Estates Solutions practice group and a designated Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) . Her recognized practice areas include Trusts and Estates. Kayla advises individuals, families, retirees, business owners, and others on estate planning, estate administration, and trust matters. She also assists owner-managers with planning for the orderly transition of a family business. Kayla provides ...

Mae Chow, KC , is a lawyer with Duncan Craig LLP serving clients in Edmonton and Drayton Valley, Alberta, plus surrounding rural communities. For more than 30 years, Mae has advised individuals, families, business owners, farms , and agribusinesses on practical legal solutions in the areas of real estate , business , estate planning, and estate administration . Mae values long-term client relationships and takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances, priorities, and goals. ...

Delbert Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Delbert practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Delbert Lewis 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 Delbert Lewis is held by other lawyers.

Steven was awarded a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta in 2011. He completed his articles at Parlee McLaws, and became a partner with the firm in 2020. He represents and advises a wide array of clients such as financial institutions, receivers, trustees in bankruptcy, debtors and trade suppliers in such matters as financial recovery (both secured and unsecured, and both pre and post judgment), insolvency and restructuring, priority disputes and fraudulent transactions. He furthe...

Ari J. Schacter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Ari J. practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ari J. Schacter 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 Ari J. Schacter is held by other lawyers.