Ronald T. "Ron" Smith

Albert has over 30 years of legal experience, complemented by significant experience in industry. Prior to pursuing his law degree, Albert worked in human resources, labour relations and safety in the private sector. He has a background in the farming, commercial fishing, engineering-procurement-construction, mining, and the steel industries. He carries on a general practice of law, with an emphasis on employment and labour, human rights, occupational health and safety, workers’ compens...

Wendi Crowe’s practice focuses on tax, business succession planning, trusts and estate planning, to address the complexities of today’s families. She uses a practical, holistic and collaborative approach to assist owner-managers in achieving their business succession goals. Wendi advises clients at all stages of the business life cycle, including incorporation and ownership structure, partnership and shareholder agreements, employee profit-sharing plans and stock options, acquisit...

Getting people out of trouble and on the path to a resolution is Douglas Boyer’s primary goal. In his litigation and risk management practice, from the second he’s involved, Douglas sets his sights on solving any problem his clients are facing with the most efficient and cost-effective solution. As the lead of the Insurance and Risk Management Practice Group, Douglas has a particular focus on the construction industry and insurance defense. He represents clients, including insured...

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 ...

Ceilidh R. Hemmati is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Ceilidh R. practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ceilidh R. Hemmati 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 Ceilidh R. Hemmati is held by other lawyers.

Annemarie Clarke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Annemarie practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Annemarie Clarke 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 Annemarie Clarke is held by other lawyers.

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...

Rod is a senior civil litigation partner with 24 years of experience. He has extensive trial, appellate, mediation and arbitration experience including complex multi-party litigation. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for 2021 and 2022 in the area of construction law. Rod regularly acts for and advises owners, developers, construction managers and general contractors on a wide range of development, real estate, condominium, property, contract and construction related litigation...

Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice. Leonard S. Tony practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC 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 Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC is held by other lawyers.

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...