Roger I. Swainson, K.C.

Brendon Ho navigates the legal scene as a top-notch corporate and tax lawyer with knowledge and experience in mergers and acquisitions. With a facility for both corporate tax and corporate law, Brendon considers diverse perspectives, delivering optimal outcomes for clients. His advice spans a spectrum of business law areas, backed by a solid foundation with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, where he was awarded the Dr. Hu Harries Medal in Business as the program’s t...

Eric Vaillant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Eric practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Vaillant since 2025. 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 Eric Vaillant is held by other lawyers.

Galan Lund is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Galan practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Galan Lund since 2025. 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 Galan Lund is held by other lawyers.

Trevor’s practice includes corporate, commercial and real estate law, with specialized expertise working with airports and airport authorities in the Province of Alberta in relation to leasing, licensing, tendering, governance and regulatory matters within a federally regulated industry, including the Official Languages Act, Aeronautics Act and other federal legislation.

With his unique combination of diligence, pragmatism and creativity, Maurice Dransfeld makes sure employers and management have a solid understanding of their labour and employment issues. He doesn’t just give his clients a multitude of options and leave it up to them to figure out the best one. Instead, he gives clear recommendations and advice so employers and management can be confident in making sound decisions, even in the most complex situations, that translate into strategies for...

Riley is a litigator who maintains a general litigation practice with an emphasis on construction, commercial, and employment law matters, as well as creditor’s remedies. After earning his B.A. with Distinction and his J.D. at the University of Alberta, Riley was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2014. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association Construction Law and Employment Law subsections. Outside the office, Riley is involved in various sports, having competed at various national c...

Haley maintains a general civil and commercial litigation practice, focusing on construction disputes. She represents owners, contractors, and sub-contractors in cases involving contract breaches, delays and liquidated damages, and deficiency claims. She has appeared before multiple levels of Court in Alberta and is experienced in private arbitrations. Haley brings a unique perspective to her legal practice, holding her Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance and having worked as a Comme...

Disputes involving wills, trusts, and estate assets can be complicated and emotionally difficult. For more than 30 years, Helen Ward has advised family members, estate executors, personal representatives, and trust companies regarding estate disputes and related legal issues, both in and out of court. Helen assists clients in Edmonton, throughout Alberta, and across Canada with matters involving mental capacity, the interpretation of wills, conflicts between executors and beneficiaries, depen...

Before joining James H. Brown & Associates in 1998, Mr. O’Neill spent several years working in the insurance industry, gaining valuable insight into insurance companies’ practices and tactics. Over the course of his career, Mr. O’Neill has enjoyed outstanding success representing seriously injured clients, including those suffering catastrophic injuries such as quadriplegia, paraplegia and brain injury. Mr. O’Neill is a past Director of the Kinsmen Club of Edmonton...

Cynthia moved her wrongful death and personal injury practice from the partnership of a large, national law firm in 2021, attracted by the reputation and strength of Weir Bowen’s medical negligence group. Surrounded by a team of bold litigators, and knowledgeable support staff, Cynthia has also extended her practice to historical sexual assault claims, as a member of the national Sexual Abuse Lawyers Alliance. No matter what the cause of harm, Cynthia brings a respectful and trauma-info...