Duncan Craig LLP

Last week, Duncan Craig LLP was pleased to take part in the University of Alberta Faculty of Law Career Day.

It was a great opportunity to connect with law students, answer questions about life in practice, and share more about the opportunities and experience available at Duncan Craig.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to meet our team and learn more about the firm. We enjoyed the conversations and look forward to staying connected with the next generation of Alberta’s legal community.

Today, September 30th, we recognize and honour the resilience, culture, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples across Canada.

At Duncan Craig LLP, this day is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and recognize the importance of supporting Indigenous communities and voices.

Through continued learning, understanding, and respect, we can all play a role in building stronger relationships and a more inclusive future. Today, we encourage everyone to take the time to listen, learn, and share Indigenous stories and perspectives.

Together, we can continue moving forward with understanding and respect.

Succession Starts Now.

We’re pleased to see partner Kayla Thompson, TEP, JD, CPA/CA featured in the Fall 2026 issue of Edmonton Community Foundation’s Together We Thrive, sharing practical insights on business succession planning.

Kayla discusses why succession planning should begin well before a transition, some of the common challenges business owners and families encounter, and the importance of bringing professional advisors into the conversation early.

Read “Succession Starts Now” here:
https://odvod.ca/ecf/TogetherWeThrive-Fall-2026/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com =28

Last week, our Community Giving Committee volunteers had the opportunity to spend some time supporting Kids Kottage Foundation and the important work they do for children and families in our community.

Kids Kottage provides a 24/7 safe haven for children from birth to 10 years old when, during a family crisis, home is temporarily not a safe option. As the only organization providing temporary overnight care and shelter for children in Edmonton and the surrounding area, Kids Kottage offers children a safe, nurturing and home-like environment while their families work through difficult circumstances.

Their work goes far beyond providing a place to stay. Through crisis intervention, family support and trauma-informed care, Kids Kottage helps give children stability, comfort and care during some of the most uncertain moments in their young lives.

We were proud to lend a hand last week and learn more about the incredible work being done by the staff and volunteers at Kids Kottage.

Thank you to everyone who took part in our volunteer session, and especially to Kids Kottage Foundation for the work you do every day to support children and families in our community.

The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are happy to announce that Eric Benkendorf has been called to the Alberta Bar and has now joined the firm as an associate. Eric's area of practice is within our Business Solutions, Financial Services, and Real Estate practice groups.

We are pleased to announce that 22 lawyers at Duncan Craig LLP have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 Edition.

This recognition reflects our firm’s continued dedication to our work and our commitment to our clients. We are proud of our team for their professionalism and skill.

Congratulations to our colleagues on this well-deserved recognition!

Darren R. Bieganek, KC – Banking and Finance Law; Insolvency and Financial Restructuring

Erin Burton – Insurance Law

Mae L. Chow, KC – Real Estate Law; Trusts and Estates

Brittany Earl – Banking and Finance Law; Corporate Law; Real Estate Law

Fiona Ellington – Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Trusts and Estates

Edward R. Feehan, KC – Administrative and Public Law; Bet-the-Company Litigation; Construction Law; Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Patrick J. Feehan, KC – Personal Injury Litigation

Diane C. Ferrante – Insurance Law

Jeff R. Fixsen – Corporate Law; Real Estate Law

Michael Klaray – Trusts and Estates

John A. Kosolowski, KC – Corporate Law

Justin Laverty-Harrigan – Insurance Law

Tara Matheson – Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Jarin Myskiw – Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law

Percival E. Odynak, KC – Asset-Based Lending Practice; Banking and Finance Law

Ryan Quinlan – Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

Joe D. Spelliscy – Insurance Law

Zachary Soprovich – Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Ross W. Swanson – Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Kayla Thompson – Trusts and Estates

Brian Wallace, KC – Construction Law; Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law

Helen R. Ward, KC – Trusts and Estates

Duncan Craig LLP Recognized Among Edmonton’s Oldest Enterprises.

Duncan Craig LLP is proud to be featured by the City of Edmonton in its recent look at some of Edmonton’s longest-standing businesses and organizations.

Established in 1894, Duncan Craig has served Edmonton and Alberta for more than 130 years. The City’s feature highlights the firm alongside other longstanding Edmonton institutions and reflects on the role these organizations have played in the growth and development of our city.

We’re proud of our history, and even prouder to continue serving the clients, businesses and communities that have helped shape Edmonton.

Read the City of Edmonton’s full article, Business Census snapshots: Edmonton’s oldest enterprises. https://transforming.edmonton.ca/business-census-edmontons-oldest-enterprises/

The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are happy to announce that Georgia-Rae Meldrum has been called to the Alberta Bar and has now joined the firm as an associate. Georgia-Rae's area of practice is within our Indigenous Law, Insurance and Risk Management and Commercial Litigation practice groups.

Duncan Craig LLP was proud to serve as Honorary Sponsor of Scotiabank’s 27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation.

This year’s tournament raised more than $125,000 to help advance women’s health research—an important area that has historically been underfunded and under-researched.

It was fantastic to see so many members of Edmonton’s business community come together for a great day of golf and, more importantly, to support work that can make a meaningful difference in the health and lives of women across Alberta.

Congratulations to Scotiabank, the organizing committee, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who participated in making the 27th annual tournament such a success.

The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are happy to announce that Ty Barford has been called to the Alberta Bar and has now joined the firm as an associate. Ty's area of practice is within our employment, insolvency, construction, and commercial litigation practice groups.