Wes Fairbanks

Atul brings a wealth of knowledge, skill and experience to his work acquired over several decades of legal practice. Atul began his law career in India. He has represented clients in several countries in Europe, and since 2003, in Canada. His extensive experience in varied practice areas allow him to serve the needs of his individual and business clients – from routine corporate and commercial matters to strategic planning and execution in business and litigation matters. His clients re...

Gillian is a civil litigator focused on personal injury law, professional regulation and discipline matters, insurance law (with a special interest in disability insurance claims), and Workers' Compensation Board claims. After obtaining her B.Comm. (1989) at the University of Calgary and her LL.B. (1992) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1993. A past chair of the Canadian Bar Association Alberta Law Conference, Gillian is also a member of the Canadian Bar As...

Robert maintains a broad commercial real estate practice, advising clients on transactions, financings, and the development of retail, condominium, and mixed-use properties. He works with developers, financial institutions, corporations, partnerships, and entrepreneurs, providing practical advice to help advance their business objectives. Robert also represents landlords and tenants in the negotiation and enforcement of office, retail, industrial, farm, and ground leases.

Justine Lee is a personal injury lawyer experienced in handling injury claims both as defence counsel and as plaintiff’s counsel. As a former insurance defence lawyer, she has an insider’s detailed knowledge of how insurance companies assess, handle and value claims and what needs to be done to put the best case forward for her clients. Justine also has significant expertise dealing with insurance companies and their lawyers in all stages of litigation, including settlement negoti...

Michelle practices in all areas of trust and estate law. With over 25 years of corporate and commercial experience, she provides comprehensive solutions for clients from both estate planning and succession planning perspectives. Michelle has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ as a leading lawyer in Trusts and Estates for 2024, 2022, 2021 and 2020, and was named the 2023 Trusts and Estates ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Edmonton. Michelle is also ranked as a featured Lea...

Melissa Timbres has a general solicitor’s practice, focused on banking and finance, commercial real estate, land development, and corporate commercial transactions. Melissa advises clients on a range of commercial matters, including with respect to commercial real estate purchase and sales, land development contracts, secured financings, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions of businesses, technology and licensing matters, and contracting for third party serv...

Kevin J. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Kevin J., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew C. Paterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Andrew C., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shelagh embodies the spirit of justice as a seasoned lawyer dedicated to guiding her clients through the legal system with empathy and skill, relishing the challenges of trial work and advocating for her clients in the courtroom. As a mother herself, Shelagh understands firsthand the importance of listening and empathizing with her clients, many of whom are also mothers, drawing from her own experiences to ensure their voices are heard throughout the legal process. Shelagh feels privileged to...

As the leader of the Insolvency and Restructuring practice at Duncan Craig LLP, Darren is a highly sought-after counsel for debtors, lenders, creditors, insolvency professionals, and other stakeholders involved in some of Alberta's most significant and intricate insolvencies. Darren's experience in the field has been widely recognized by his peers, with him being selected for inclusion in Canada's Best Lawyers since 2008. He was also named Lawyer of the Year in Insolvency and Restructuring fo...