Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Edmonton, AB
At Stillman LLP, our priority is the best interests of our clients. We achieve this by providing customized solutions that match unique circumstances and objectives through direct consultation. Our team of experienced lawyers adopts a collaborative approach, combining extensive expertise across various legal areas to deliver cost-efficient and positive outcomes. With a history dating back to 1989, we have maintained a long-standing commitment to the West Edmonton business community through active participation in sponsorships, business organizations, and community service.Our firm emphasizes transparent communication, keeping clients informed via our biannual LegalEye newsletter and blog updates on legal changes affecting their interests. We serve both individual and commercial clients across Alberta, Canada, and internationally, representing diverse jurisdictions including Ireland, France, Austria, South Africa, and the United States.
Services
Business Law
Civil Litigation
Construction Law
Employment Law
Estate Litigation
Family Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Regulatory Law
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Our team approach ensures multiple lawyers collaborate on cases for maximum efficiency.
- We serve clients across Canada and internationally with jurisdictional expertise.
- Biannual LegalEye newsletter keeps clients informed about critical legal updates.
- Active community engagement through sponsorships and local business organizations.
- Experienced lawyers handle complex cases across 8+ practice areas.
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal solutions for commercial clients. We handle corporate governance, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance matters. Our team works closely with businesses to navigate complex legal frameworks while protecting client interests. This service supports companies in maintaining legal standards while achieving growth objectives.
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation services focus on resolving disputes through court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our experienced litigators represent clients in contract disputes, property matters, and other civil cases. We combine aggressive advocacy with strategic settlement approaches to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing client costs and stress throughout the legal process.
Family Law
Family law services address divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support, and property division matters. Our compassionate legal team prioritizes clients' emotional and financial well-being during sensitive family transitions. We provide clear guidance through Alberta's family legal requirements while advocating for fair resolutions that protect client rights and children's best interests.
Real Estate Law
Real estate law services cover residential and commercial property transactions, title examinations, and development agreements. We assist clients with purchase contracts, zoning regulations, and property dispute resolutions. Our team ensures compliance with Alberta's real estate laws while protecting client investments through thorough due diligence and precise documentation during property transfers and development projects.
Personal Injury
Personal injury representation helps clients recover compensation for accident-related damages and medical expenses. We handle motor vehicle collisions, workplace injuries, and slip-and-fall cases with proven negotiation skills and courtroom experience. Our approach focuses on documenting injury impacts while pursuing maximum recovery for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlements or litigation.
People
Gregory R. Bentz
Partner
Gregory Bentz joined Stillman LLP as a partner in 2007 after progressing through student researcher, articling student, and associate roles. He specializes in family law and complex litigation matters.
Erik L. Bruveris
Partner
Erik Bruveris became a partner in 2015 after joining Stillman LLP in 2009. His practice focuses on civil litigation and business law, representing clients in commercial disputes and regulatory matters.
John W. Hagg
Partner
John Hagg joined Stillman LLP as an articling student in 2013 before becoming a partner in 2019. He specializes in construction law and real estate transactions across Alberta.
Christopher G. Hoose
Partner
Christopher Hoose became a partner in 2006 after progressing through student researcher, articling student, and associate positions. He focuses on civil litigation and represents clients in various court proceedings.
Ara L. McKee
Partner
Ara McKee joined Stillman LLP as an articling student in 2010 before becoming a partner in 2016. Her practice includes family law, estate litigation, and regulatory law matters.
Questions
How do I schedule a legal consultation?
Contact us at 780-484-4445 or complete our online contact form for prompt assistance.
What legal practice areas do you cover?
We practice business, construction, family, real estate, personal injury, and regulatory law among others.
How quickly can you take on new cases?
Our team approach allows immediate case assessment with multiple lawyers available for urgent matters.
Do you represent commercial businesses?
Yes, we provide legal services for both individual and corporate clients across Alberta.
How has the firm adapted during the pandemic?
We maintain reduced office hours while following Alberta Health Services guidelines for client safety.
Reviews (6)
Cathy N.
Aug 16, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
This law firm is unethical, unresponsive, and promotes the use of children as weapons in divorce and child support cases! I would recommend you run away from ever working with this firm.
This law firm is unethical, unresponsive, and promotes the use of children as weapons in divorce and child support cases! I would recommend you run away from ever working with this firm.
Robert S.
Jul 27, 2021
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We need the media to do a series of articles about Boards and Management and our civil laws that protect them when they do wrong and we must change civil to criminal if our financials and safety are being taken advantage of--waddya think
Aven Enaj
Feb 25, 2021
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The frontdesk staff in this office is horrible, made us feel like a nuisance. We came in one time, chat a little bit about why we were there, we showed up 30mins prior to our appointment, she tried to fit us in, thanked her for that, but she dismissed us right away, didnt even looked at us,didnt asked us to sit down. We sat ourselves down, and came the legal assistant who was not very accomodating either. We understand theyre busy but they work in customer service you would think theyd at least sit you down when you come in and walk you through the process. Christopher Hoose, the lawyer was very
Hi
Feb 12, 2021
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The process to purchase property can be quite stressful. The office of Stillman LLP can make it even more stressful. As a new home owner I was not familiar with the process and the level of demand it would take even months after. I can only speak of one particular lawyer and his office at Stillman so I am unsure if the other lawyers offer the same level of service. As a new buyer and customer I thought I was going to be provided education on what to expect and how to manage without the process being stressful. The lawyer's assistant of this office was the main issue with my experience. It is fascinating
Hrant Setrakian
Jun 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Very proud and confident with Shannon Kinsella and her team as my lawyers for any advice that I may need or representation.
Very proud and confident with Shannon Kinsella and her team as my lawyers for any advice that I may need or representation.
J. G.
Dec 29, 2019
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This place is a joke. Received a demand letter by email, noticed it later that evening and wanted the demands met in less then 24hr notice, letter looked so unprofessional I thought it was fake. Called twice to speak with person who wrote it, called twice leaving messages still haven't heard back. They try threating me within the Demand letter, and make many false allegations. I Never even heard of this firm until I recived the email. After reading it I can see why. Don't waste your time and money.
