Robert "Rob" Bruggeman

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...

Fergus Schappert practices commercial litigation, with a focus on complex contractual disputes and construction claims. His experience includes work on public infrastructure, transmission and distribution, power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, and mining projects, and he has acted for owners, general contractors, design consultants and engineers, subcontractors and material suppliers. A member of Miller Thomson’s construction group, Fergus provides practical advice and solutions...

Bob McBean has practiced civil litigation since 1978. Since the early 2000’s, he has focused his practice on the arbitration and mediation of commercial and insurance disputes. Bob achieved the designation of Chartered Mediator (C.Med.) from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) in 2002. He has extensive practical experience in mediation having mediated hundreds of Queen’s Bench matters. Bob’s mediation experience includes the resolution of personal injury, insurance, commerci...

Hugh founded Willis Law in 2013, a boutique firm limiting services to Condominium and Employment law. Hugh focuses his practice on the area of Condominium Law, where he represents the interests of condominium corporations in a variety of settings. These can include: Court actions pursuant to the Condominium Property Act; Insurance issues within condominiums; Builder’s Liens; Condominium Bylaw interpretation and dispute; Builder deficiency litigation; Home Warranty disputes Disaster plan...

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...

Jennifer is a fierce advocate who approaches each matter with ingenuity, creativity, and empathy. She enjoys finding cost-effective and productive solutions to address her clients’ legal challenges. Jennifer’s diverse practice includes litigation, insurance and risk management, construction, privacy, and health law. She represents corporations and individuals in a variety of commercial litigation disputes, including small claims matters and those involving property damage, neglige...

Chuck Russell, K.C. has provided practical and timely advice to debtors, lenders, and receivers for more than 40 years. He is a partner and Queen’s Counsel with extensive knowledge in restructuring, reorganizations, and insolvency. Known for his negotiation skill and personable manner, Chuck handles corporate restructuring and reorganizations, receiverships, and bankruptcies for corporations and individuals in a broad range of industries. He advises lenders on methods of securitizing lo...

Shelagh embodies the spirit of justice as a seasoned lawyer dedicated to guiding her clients through the legal system with empathy and skill, relishing the challenges of trial work and advocating for her clients in the courtroom. As a mother herself, Shelagh understands firsthand the importance of listening and empathizing with her clients, many of whom are also mothers, drawing from her own experiences to ensure their voices are heard throughout the legal process. Shelagh feels privileged to...

Born and raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Michael moved to Edmonton in 2006 and joined Weir Bowen in August 2012. With a focus on medical malpractice and personal injury, he is dedicated to helping clients achieve justice in complex cases involving medical negligence. In his role at Weir Bowen, Michael brings extensive knowledge to the field of medical malpractice and personal injury. As a member of the Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance (BILA) and the firm’s medical malpractice and person...

A unique combination of business and regulatory expertise allows Doug Evanchuk to pull together both sides of a project. He is able to give practical business law advice along with assistance navigating complex regulatory matters. Known for his skill and versatility, he is a trusted advisor to clients that include private and public corporations and businesses, as well as public institutions and agencies, and local and regional governments. His business law experience includes mergers and acq...