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Doug Ewens is a tax lawyer in Calgary, Alberta, with more than four decades of experience advising clients on Canadian Corporate and Personal tax matters. He provides practical tax advice and responsive service, working collaboratively with clients and colleagues to address evolving tax laws and complex issues. Doug began his legal career in Calgary with McCarthy and McCarthy, later renamed McCarthy Tétrault, after moving west in the late 1970s. With two fellow partners, he helped esta...

Layne Thiessen is a Calgary lawyer with McLeod Law LLP whose practice focuses on Trusts and Estates , including estate litigation. He represents clients throughout Alberta and assists individuals and families across Canada and internationally with wills, trusts, and estate matters in Alberta. Layne Thiessen has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2026 in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers practising in the same geogr...

Austin S. Paladeau is a Calgary lawyer and litigator with experience representing individuals and institutional clients in complex civil litigation. He is a member of McLeod Law LLP ’s Personal Injury and Wills, Trusts & Estates Groups , with a practice focused on Personal Injury Litigation and related disputes in Calgary and throughout Alberta. Austin assists clients with matters involving: Personal Injury Litigation – Fatal accidents, motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian and...

Erin J. Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Erin J. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Erin J. Baker since 2024. 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 Erin J. Baker is held by other lawyers.

Joseph graduated law school in 2003. In 2011 he joined Carbert Waite LLP after practicing with a large regional firm practicing in insurance and commercial litigation. He became a partner of the firm in 2014. His practice focuses on employment law, commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of Court in Alberta. In his employment law practice, Joseph represents employees and employers in all aspects of the employment rel...

Teresa Foley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Teresa practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Teresa Foley since 2027. 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 Teresa Foley is held by other lawyers.

Simon J. Muller is a Calgary, Alberta litigator with more than 24 years of experience in personal injury litigation and insurance law . At McLeod Law LLP , he represents individuals and corporations in personal injury claims and related disputes. Before representing injured clients, Simon spent more than 10 years working with insurance companies. This experience provides him with insight into the insurance claims process and the issues that can arise in personal injury litigation. He works cl...

Devin has a commercial and real estate practice with a focus on purchase and sale transactions, financings, corporate matters, condominium developments, and commercial and residential leasing. He also advises on a variety of development-related matters. Devin works with a broad range of clients, including business owners, lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, and commercial developers. His experience includes acting on major housing developments in Calgary and Fort McMurray, advising on hos...

Alex practices general commercial and civil litigation and advises clients with respect to a broad range of individual and corporate disputes, including contractual disputes, insurance matters, and tort-based claims. She also has extensive experience in construction matters, particularly with builders’ liens and delay claims. Alex has represented clients in the Alberta Court of Justice (formerly Provincial Court) and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, as well as in commercial a...

Peter practices primarily in the areas immigration and citizenship law. As a Canadian immigration law practitioner, Peter has prepared and filed all types of immigration and temporary status applications. This includes federal skilled worker, Canadian Experience Class, family class sponsorships (spouses, children, and parents), business class, provincial nominations, special programs, and humanitarian and compassionate applications for permanent residence. Peter's practice includes the prepar...