Marc Yu

Mark’s litigation practice focuses on construction disputes, insurance, and commercial litigation. His insurance practice covers a broad range of areas, with a focus on professional negligence, acting on behalf of architects and engineers in various types of construction claims. He also acts for manufacturers and suppliers in product liability claims, dealing with breach of warranty and negligence claims relating to allegedly defective equipment, materials, and consumer goods. Mark has ...

Sean Ward’s practice is focused on municipal law, administrative law, media law, and privacy. He is the Co-Chair of RMRF’s Municipal Law Team, and provides advice to municipalities and public bodies throughout Alberta. His municipal law work is varied and includes drafting, interpreting and challenging bylaws, planning and development, and the many issues municipalities face as complex entities with considerable statutory powers and responsibilities. Sean has appeared before Subdi...

Ron is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, commercial leasing, acquisitions and financing and business acquisitions. He was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1992 after earning his B.A. (1987) at the University of Toronto and his LL.B. (1991) at the University of Alberta. Ron has instructed bar admission courses on commercial and real estate law and presented seminars on commercial leasing for the Legal Education Society of Alberta and to industry. He is the ...

Wendi Crowe’s practice focuses on tax, business succession planning, trusts and estate planning, to address the complexities of today’s families. She uses a practical, holistic and collaborative approach to assist owner-managers in achieving their business succession goals. Wendi advises clients at all stages of the business life cycle, including incorporation and ownership structure, partnership and shareholder agreements, employee profit-sharing plans and stock options, acquisit...

Richard J. Mallett graduated from the University of Alberta law school in 1989 and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1990. Rick established Hammer Injury Law in 2023. For the first 10 years of his career, Rick practiced as an insurance defense and corporate lawyer. Since 1999, Rick has acted exclusively for injured people and their families. Rick has appeared in all levels of court in Alberta, including the Court of Justice, Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of the ...

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...

Lauren Toreson shines as a corporate and commercial lawyer based in Edmonton and Calgary. With a focus on mergers and acquisitions, construction law, securities law, and secured lending transactions, Lauren is the go-to for buyers and sellers in business acquisition deals. With a knack for simplifying complex issues and providing pragmatic advice, Lauren excels in various legal realms, making her a top choice for clients seeking guidance in the Canadian business landscape. An in-demand speake...

Carol Zukiwski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Carol, 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 Carol is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justine Lee is a personal injury lawyer experienced in handling injury claims both as defence counsel and as plaintiff’s counsel. As a former insurance defence lawyer, she has an insider’s detailed knowledge of how insurance companies assess, handle and value claims and what needs to be done to put the best case forward for her clients. Justine also has significant expertise dealing with insurance companies and their lawyers in all stages of litigation, including settlement negoti...

Gerhard is a seasoned litigator who uses his considerable experience to skillfully handle various types of civil claims by and against his clients. He navigates the complex issues while negotiating collective bargaining agreements for various private and public sector employers. He is well-versed in all facets of construction litigation, workers’ compensation claims and appeals, employment law, and occupational health and safety (OHS) matters. As a partner in the Commercial Litigation a...