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Jim is both a lawyer and a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA. Prior to attending law school, Jim qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Touche Ross (now, Deloitte), an international firm of Chartered Accountants in Montréal, Quebec. He began his legal career in Calgary in 1981 with Ballem McDill & MacInnes (now, Gowling WLG). Prior to joining Carbert Waite LLP in 2007 as Associated Counsel, Jim practiced tax and corporate law with the Calgary office of the national law firm, ...

Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice. He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration. Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new law...

Clint Suntjens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Clint practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Clint Suntjens since 2022. 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 Clint Suntjens is held by other lawyers.

Shannon joined Parlee McLaws as an associate in 2003 following the completion of her articles with the firm. She has focused her practice in the area of civil litigation, with a primary emphasis on oil and gas litigation and insurance defence matters. Specifically, in the oil and gas context, Shannon has extensive experience litigating all aspects of the industry including: Lease disputes Drilling contracts Service Agreements Constructive dismissal Breach of fiduciary duties Breach of confide...

Chris Dormer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Chris practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Dormer 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 Chris Dormer is held by other lawyers.

John Cassell is the Canadian co-head of our cybersecurity and data privacy practice. John assists clients with all manner of privacy and cybersecurity law issues including: responding to complex local and international cybersecurity incidents, advising on risk management strategies, assisting clients with access to information requests, complying with Canada's anti-spam legislation and proceedings before the offices of the Alberta and federal privacy commissioners.

Daniel Macaulay practices Real Estate Law with McLeod Law LLP in Calgary, Alberta. He advises buyers, sellers, developers, financial institutions, homeowners, builders, business owners, landlords and tenants on residential and commercial real estate matters throughout Alberta. Daniel assists with purchases, sales, financing, development, deal structuring, contract drafting and negotiation, conveyancing, and leasing. His work includes single-family and multi-family developments, retail propert...

A scholar, teacher and leader in the Alberta legal community, Rhoda I. Dobler’s practice spans two and half decades, and includes mediation, arbitration, collaborative law and litigation. Her positive attitude, compassion and creativity guide her conflict resolution approach, making her a valued mediator and arbitrator. An ardent believer in the importance of identifying new talent and mentoring junior lawyers, Rhoda teaches the Bar Admission (CPLED) course annually, and speaks at semin...

Ian McKay, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defence. Ian practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ian McKay, K.C. since 2022. 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 Ian McKay, K.C. is held by other lawyers.

Heather M. Bonnycastle, K.C. , has more than 45 years of experience in condominium, residential , and commercial real estate law . Based in Calgary, Alberta, she assists clients with a broad range of property-related matters and works with McLeod Law LLP . Heather’s practice focuses on condominium and multi-family development matters, including: New condominium and multi-family developments Condominium bylaws Corporate structuring Advice for condominium boards and property managers Spec...