W. Laird "Laird" Hunter, K.C.

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...

Kevin Trumpour’s practice has an emphasis on share and asset acquisitions and divestitures, as well as the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts. Prior to embarking on a legal career, Kevin enjoyed an 11-year career as an accountant. This experience, when combined with his legal background, allows Kevin to support clients who require timely input on both business and legal matters, and makes him a trusted advisor to a variety of clients in a number of different industries. Ke...

Mae Chow’s commitment to client relationships, her community, and delivering legal solutions are what make her a reliable ally for small- and mid-sized business owners, families, and agribusinesses. With over 30 years of experience in real estate, business, estate planning and estate administration, Mae is a knowledgeable and dependable advisor who takes a takes a personal interest in her clients’ well-being. With life-long ties to Drayton Valley, Mae’s contributions to the ...

Jennifer is a fierce advocate who approaches each matter with ingenuity, creativity, and empathy. She enjoys finding cost-effective and productive solutions to address her clients’ legal challenges. Jennifer’s diverse practice includes litigation, insurance and risk management, construction, privacy, and health law. She represents corporations and individuals in a variety of commercial litigation disputes, including small claims matters and those involving property damage, neglige...

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 ...

Ward Hanson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Ward, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ward is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven was awarded a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta in 2011. He completed his articles at Parlee McLaws, and became a partner with the firm in 2020. He represents and advises a wide array of clients such as financial institutions, receivers, trustees in bankruptcy, debtors and trade suppliers in such matters as financial recovery (both secured and unsecured, and both pre and post judgment), insolvency and restructuring, priority disputes and fraudulent transactions. He furthe...

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...

David, a partner in the Edmonton office, joined Parlee McLaws LLP in 2000. With a practice concentrated in insurance litigation, David acts for many of Alberta’s leading property and casualty insurers. Over his career, David has developed a practice focused on providing insurance clients with coverage-related advice and representation. He has a particular interest in, and has presented on, coverage issues involving commercial general liability, property, and professional liability polic...

Don has extensive experience on significant construction projects across Canada, the US, and beyond. Don is Reynolds Mirth’s Construction Team leader. His construction law practice involves providing advice to a large international general contractor and to many public and private owners, in respect to: construction contract delivery models and negotiation; insurance and bonding; tendering and procurement; builders’ liens; litigation and alternate dispute resolution. Don has provi...