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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...

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...

A unique combination of business and regulatory expertise allows Doug Evanchuk to pull together both sides of a project. He is able to give practical business law advice along with assistance navigating complex regulatory matters. Known for his skill and versatility, he is a trusted advisor to clients that include private and public corporations and businesses, as well as public institutions and agencies, and local and regional governments. His business law experience includes mergers and acq...

Steven Dollansky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labour and Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Law. Steven practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Dollansky 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 Steven Dollansky is held by other lawyers.

Raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Lee graduated from the University of Alberta, completing his undergraduate degree in 1995 and law degree in 1999. Before joining the team at James H. Brown and Associates, Lee practiced with a prominent litigation firm in Edmonton, specializing in defending insurance companies against injury claims. Lee gained valuable insight into how insurance companies defended claims and realized that he wanted to work for individuals rather than the corporations. Lee says &ld...

Ross Swanson is a lawyer with Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, and co-leader of the firm’s Business Solutions Group. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial law , including acquisitions and divestitures, corporate finance, corporate reorganizations and corporate governance. Practice Areas: Corporate Law ; Mergers and Acquisitions Law Ross advises public and private companies, not-for-profit organizations and banks on a range of business matters, including asset and share ...

Eric Vaillant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Eric practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Vaillant 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 Eric Vaillant is held by other lawyers.

Andrea Luft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Trusts and Estates. Andrea practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Luft since 2026. 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 Andrea Luft is held by other lawyers.

Robyn Meara has a personal injury litigation practice. She has extensive experience assisting clients with claims relating to fatalities and serious personal injuries including brain injuries, paraplegia, and permanent disabilities. Robyn is committed to her clients and ensures they receive fair compensation. She strives to achieve top quality results for them in a timely fashion. Robyn has appeared before the Provincial Court and the Court of Queen’s Bench. She also has extensive exper...

Although Rick is frequently called upon for high stakes complex corporate, commercial and organizational matters he continues to assist businesses and organizations of all sizes and on matters of all complexities. With a wealth of knowledge acquired over more than 40 years, Rick has extensive experience in sophisticated transactions of various kinds including acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and corporate reorganizations. His practice spans the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. In add...