Roderick C. Payne

Jerritt Pawlyk is a partner in DLA Piper's Restructuring and Insolvency Group. He advises all stakeholders in complex insolvency, restructuring and enforcement matters. With over two decades of experience, Jerritt acts for clients across a broad range of industries and at every stage of the insolvency process, including proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act , receiverships, bankruptcies, enforcement proceedings and related commercial disputes. He is known for practical, r...

Alison is a sought-after commercial and construction litigator whose clients include owners, contractors, subcontractors, businesses, and individuals. Alison’s practice focuses primarily on construction litigation and commercial disputes. Clients appreciate her skill, creativity, and tenacity in assisting them to navigate and resolve disputes. A member of our Construction Law Team , Alison’s extensive experience includes construction litigation and arbitration involving, among oth...

Jerri’s experience as a litigation lawyer is extensive, and includes insurance defence, insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters. Jerri has notable trial experience as lead counsel on numerous matters. Jerri has applied her skills and insight as an advocate in litigation matters including property loss, construction claims, occupier’s liability, contractual disputes, oil and gas, environmental, products liability, employer’s liability, professional liability and ...

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...

Warren Stengel has over 30 years of litigation experience and focuses his practice on serious personal injury claims. He has significant experience working with insurance companies and their attorneys throughout the litigation. His former defence work experience contributes to his knowledge of what needs to be done for a successful resolution on behalf of his client's needs. Warren was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1992 and joined CAM LLP in 1996. He has been a Managing Partner since 2004 an...

Emma Johnston is a litigator who advises Canadian and international clients on construction, insolvency, insurance, and general commercial litigation. In Emma’s construction practice she often advises residential, commercial, and industrial construction clients on claim management, construction lien, prompt payment and adjudication matters. Emma believes in a client focused approach to litigation, with an emphasis on resolution in a timely and cost effective matter.

B. Rhiannon Adams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. She advises start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses on intellectual property strategy, with a particular focus on life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices and emerging technologies. Her M.Sc. in Neuroscience and experience working in research laboratories give her a practical understanding of the technologies behind her clients’ innovations. Rhiannon works cl...

A senior partner with McLennan Ross, Graham has assisted clients to resolve all types of civil claims. Graham has focused on commercial litigation, including class action proceedings, professional liability claims against accountants and construction litigation. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Graham conducts cases in Edmonton, Calgary, British Columbia and Ontario. Graham has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta, the B.C. Supreme Court, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Northwest Terri...

Joseph Yurkovich is a native Edmontonian and a corporate tax lawyer focusing on M&A and tax efficient structures, including limited partnerships with pension investors. Over 40 years of practice, he has assisted drafting of Alberta legislation for ULCs, other corporate law issues and automobile vicarious liability, and advised clients on corporate governance issues, successful take-over bid and shareholder proposals. Apart from his secondment to the tax group of an international accountin...

Andrew C. Paterson is a top litigator recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Andrew works with individuals, insurers, businesses, municipalities and other organizations to resolve complex and often unconventional disputes. His practice includes bodily injury, property damage, subrogation, employment, contractual disputes and professional misconduct. He particularly enjoys matters that don’t fit neatly into a box. When the usual approac...