Children's Law We have senior counsel experienced in providing legal representation of all ages, both through LRCY (Legal Representation for Children and Youth) for Child Welfare Matters and by private retainer for other Family Matters where the parties or the Court have determined that the children need to be represented.
Civil Litigation Civil Litigation comprises of any action for debt, damages, tort or otherwise. Our focus is on breach of contract, negligence actions, wrongful dismissal, real estate litigation, debt actions and judgment enforcement. If you have been wronged, or you have been sued, let us help you resolve this matter.
Collaborative Law - Family Law Collaborative Law helps to avoid length, costly and often unsatisfactory results in Family Law court. The control over decisions of child custody, access, child support, spousal support, and division of matrimonial property become that of the parties and not the decision of an arbitrary court judge. Jim MacSween and Sharon Crooks of our office both are qualified in collaborative family law and suggest it to many families who would like an effective way to deal with their family law issues.
Commercial Law Commercial law deals with the mechanics of business: trade, merchandising, commerce and sales. We have experience in drafting contracts, property deals, intellectual property matters, competition matters and dealing with the domestic and international governing public trade departments. Let us help both you and your business.
Corporate Let us help you incorporate and deal with the structure and substance of your company. Our office has experience in incorporations, amending articles of incorporation, share purchase agreements, drafting minutes and resolutions, drafting Unanimous Shareholder agreements, and anything else that you or your company requires. We can also act as your Registered Office and prepare your Annual Returns and Minutes. Let our professional, client-centered lawyers help you.
Criminal Law If you have been charged by a police officer, an RCMP officer or a peace officer, give us a call. We focus on impaired violations, violent offences, assaults, traffic violations, drug offences, fraud and theft and probation violations. Being charged with a crime can be a stressful time for you and your loved ones, let us help you resolve this matter in the best way possible.
Estate Law Learning you are an Executor or an Administrator of an estate can be overwhelming. Our office is experienced in acting as a Solicitor for all of your estate administration needs. We also act by advising for beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries and by ensuring that their testamentary gifts are administered appropriately. We also have lawyers who are experienced in estate litigation, if there is a problem with the Administration or probating of a Will. Let us assist you with any and all of your estate law needs.
Estate Litigation Estate Litigation is the area of law that comes into play when Estates and Estate Distribution goes sour. If you need to make a Claim against an Estate, or if you are the Estate and need to make Applications or defend an action, contact us.
Family Law We have extensive experience in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support and Matrimonial Property matters. In addition, we deal with common law claims, Child and Family Services matters and mediation of family conflicts. We can also draft separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements and marriage agreements. Being involved in a family matter can be a difficult time, let us help you resolve your matter.
Mediation and Arbitration The court process can be lengthy, expensive, and sometimes unsatisfactory to one or more parties, and Alberta has advanced legislation to allow parties to voluntarily enter in a mediation process in attempts to resolve issues by negotiation assisted by trained mediators. Should mediation fail to resolve some or all issues, the mediator may be empowered to determine issues as an arbitrator should the parties so contract. Jim MacSween is completing both civil mediation through the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA), and Parenting Coordination and Arbitration in Divorce/Separation, and Sharon Crooks has taken similar training for family law, divorce, matrimonial property issues and civil matters.
Real Estate Law If you are selling a property, purchasing a home or refinancing, you have to deal with real estate law. Our real estate legal team is comprised of three lawyers and at least three legal assistants who can offer prompt, efficient and professional service on all your real estate transactions. Let our experience and or expert advice guide you through your next real estate deal.
Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives Everyone should consider having a valid Will to ensure that your estate is dealt with in the way you want it. A Will also ensures that your wishes can be dealt with promptly by a named Executor. Two other documents that everyone should consider having drafting are the Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive. These documents come into play if and/or when you become mentally incapable of making decisions. An Enduring Power of Attorney names someone to deal with your financial matters and a Personal Directive is a “Living Will” and provides for someone to deal with your personal decisions should you lose the ability to make these decisions.
