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Matthew B. White has practised with McLeod Law LLP since articling with the firm in 1999. Based in Calgary, Alberta, he is a member of the firm’s Personal Injury group and represents individuals involved in personal injury claims. Matthew primarily acts for plaintiffs, while also representing the Alberta Government in claims involving unknown or uninsured persons. This work gives him experience with both plaintiff and defence perspectives. Matthew has appeared before the Provincial Cour...

Chelsea Batten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Chelsea practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Chelsea Batten 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 Chelsea Batten is held by other lawyers.

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

Shamsha Damji is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Shamsha practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Shamsha Damji 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 Shamsha Damji is held by other lawyers.

Sandy Vander Ziel joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2013 and practices exclusively in family law. She is a registered collaborative lawyer, mediator and arbitrator, as well as a dispute resolution officer with the Court of King’s Bench. She has practiced in the area of family law at local and national law firms since 2002. Sandy has significant experience with a variety of methods of Alternate Dispute Resolution including Collaborative law, lawyer assisted mediation, arbitration and in...

Carsten is a founding member and senior partner of JSS Barristers, the largest civil litigation boutique law firm in western Canada. His practice emphasizes complex and multi-party corporate and commercial litigation, commercial class actions, oil & gas litigation including royalty, environmental and CAPL issues, shareholder disputes, advising creditors and others in insolvency matters and professional negligence claims. During a leave of absence from JSS Barristers, he served as Senior L...

Matt Keen is an energy regulatory lawyer who practises in the inter-related areas of energy law, environmental assessment and permitting, tolls and tariffs, and issues concerning Indigenous peoples. He appears before tribunals such as the British Columbia Utilities Commission, Environmental Appeal Board, Alberta Utilities Commission, and the National Energy Board of Canada. Matt has extensive experience with major industrial facility applications and the associated environmental assessment an...

With decades of experience in labour and employment law, John Batzel is your go-to advisor for all things related to the employment relationship. From contract negotiation to wrongful dismissal claims, his practical approach helps avoid or resolve problems efficiently. He has also advised purchasers and sellers on employment and labour matters of all sizes, including complex mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. ­­­­John has extensive courtroom experience across multiple ...

Michael Bolitho practises commercial real estate law, including commercial leasing (both on behalf of landlords and tenants), commercial acquisitions and dispositions, condominium development, real estate development, drafting and negotiating construction contracts, real estate advice on mergers and acquisitions, and real estate-based financing. He has had a leading role representing landlords and tenants on large commercial leasing transactions involving build-to-suit, office, retail and ind...

Michael Kwiatkowski was a partner and head of McLeod Law’s Commercial Litigation group. He spent his entire legal career with McLeod Law, joining the firm as an articling student in 2007 and becoming a partner in 2014. Over nearly two decades with the firm, Mike built an extensive litigation practice focused on construction-related and high-conflict disputes, commercial real estate matters, and other complex commercial litigation. He regularly appeared before the Alberta Court of King&r...