Richard H. "Rick" Kennedy

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...

Pierre C. Desrochers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Pierre C. practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre C. Desrochers 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 Pierre C. Desrochers is held by other lawyers.

Practice areas Administrative Law Counseling on matters of business and governmental concerns Representation of individuals, firms, and governmental organizations in matters of land use planning and development Advising on governmental procedures Counseling individuals and firms in the securities industry Business Law Advising business clients on operational and strategic issues and corporate governance Handling commercial transactions including the acquisition, development, sale and leasing ...

Shauna practices administrative law in the areas of professional and regulatory compliance, municipal taxation and assessment, environment, and municipal law. She also practices in the area of bankruptcy and insolvency law. Shauna regularly acts for regulatory bodies, private entities, non-profit entities and public bodies. Her clients benefit from her 20 years of diverse experience. This depth of experience is complemented by a thorough and practical approach. Shauna works to understand the ...

After working as an insurance defence lawyer for a prominent Edmonton firm, Mr. Huculak joined James H. Brown & Associates in 1996. Since then, he has devoted his practice exclusively to representing injured persons, ensuring they receive justice and the compensation they deserve. Mr. Huculak has comprehensive experience representing and assisting clients who have suffered serious injuries. He has successfully handled claims resulting from motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, ass...

Justin is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Insurance Services Practice Group, where he acts as defence counsel for several insurance companies in the litigation of various injury and property loss claims in both the Alberta and Yukon jurisdictions. He has otherwise represented individual clients in a variety of civil litigation matters. Justin also practices in the area of Commercial Litigation, representing businesses and their principals who are faced with a wide array of litigat...

David Risling is an experienced litigator with a talent for negotiating and finding creative resolutions for his clients. He is a member of the Executive Committee at McLennan Ross, and focuses his practice on insurance, education, and labour and employment. With deep knowledge of the insurance industry, David represents and advises insurers on a variety of insurance matters, including coverage, liability, and quantum issues. He handles files involving personal injury, negligence law, profess...

Helping people is Bryan‘s primary focus. He works closely with his clients to find practical and cost-effective solutions in complex commercial litigation and business immigration matters. Bryan is an experienced courtroom advocate with a broad litigation practice. He handles contractual disputes, builders’ liens, debt collection, product liability, shareholders’ disputes, and disciplinary proceedings. He has a particular interest in construction disputes involving floods, f...

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...

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...