Michael J. "Mike" Flatters

Frank Y. Sur is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Law. Frank Y., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Traci Bannister is a Family Lawyer and Family Law Mediator and is a partner at the firm Boyes Tiefenbach Bannister Family Law Counsel LLP in Calgary, Alberta. Traci practiced as an Attorney and Family Law Mediator in South Africa for 20 years before moving to Calgary in 2012. Traci requalified as a Barrister/Solicitor in Canada and was called to the Alberta bar in June 2015. Traci is experienced in helping clients reach resolutions of disputes in all areas of family law, such as parenting dis...

Tom Valentine has more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, both as a barrister and a solicitor. In 2002 and 2003, Mr. Valentine lived in Doha, Qatar, where he was senior counsel (projects) with Qatar Petroleum. While in Qatar, Mr. Valentine was responsible for a number of international gas and LNG projects, including projects in the United Kingdom (Qatargas II), India (RasGas) and Spain (Endesa Generacion). Since returning to Canada Mr. Valentine’s work continues to...

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

Gordon Sterchi, KC articled with Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2001 and became a partner in 2010. He practices in the area of family law as both a litigator and a mediator, as well as counsel for landowners in surface rights matters in Alberta. Gord is currently a member of the Calgary Flames Ambassadors and serves on their Board of Directors. He is also on the executive of the Calgary Bar Association and serves as the Vice President. He previously served on the Board of Directors with The Dist...

Ainsley Vieira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ainsley, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ainsley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Annette Lambert represents a variety of clients, including power and energy companies, real property and commercial and industrial developers, chartered banks, institutional and private lenders, and a number of other commercial and industrial participants. Annette advises on a broad range of commercial real property matters, including financing, acquisitions and divestitures, project and infrastructure development, and industrial and commercial leasing. She consults at strategic levels on her...

Amanda Marsden is a senior family and estate planning lawyer with Crossroads Law who brings a unique blend of expertise. Before focusing exclusively on family law, Amanda honed her skills at a prestigious national law firm, where she delved into the complexities of corporate law, gaining valuable insights that now give her an edge in handling high net-worth property settlements for her clients. A Holistic Approach t o Family Law Beyond her legal prowess, Amanda brings a distinctive background...

Jeff is an experienced energy lawyer who advises clients on a broad range of matters, including energy project development and midstream natural gas handling, transportation and treating arrangements. His energy project work mostly involves all aspects of liquefied natural gas (LNG), gas-to-liquids (GTL), pipeline, petrochemical, independent power and water, cogeneration, and hydroelectric projects. Prior to joining Lawson Lundell, Jeff worked for Qatar Petroleum (QP, now QatarEnergy), ultima...

Steve Leitl's practice covers a broad range of commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on securities, M&A, directors'/officers' liability, class actions and internal investigations. Mr. Leitl has conducted proceedings in the courts of Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and Canada (Federal Court) and appeals in the Ontario Court of Appeal and Alberta Court of Appeal. He has conducted various regulatory proceedings before the Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba securities commissions and the Albe...