Lidstone & Company Law Corporation is a local government law firm with offices in British Columbia and Alberta. Each of our lawyers has specialized knowledge and particular expertise in areas of municipal law, and collaborates closely with local government officials. We act as if we are In-House Counsel, in terms of response times and care and concern.
Each lawyer acts in areas of deep local government expertise. Our five senior lawyers have over 150 years of combined experience, and the lawyers altogether have over 200 Years of experience. Our proactive, preventative approach reduces risk, and we are known for problem solving.
We do not have conflicts of interest. Lidstone & Company does not act for developers, realtors, banks, resource companies, interest groups, etc. We look after local government. Period.
Lidstone & Company is the only law firm of which we are aware that requires each lawyer to provide 75 hours annually of pro bono service to charitable non-profit entities whose interest are not inconsistent with our municipal clients' interests. As well, the firm is implementing a social, environmental and economic sustainability plan based on The Natural Step framework. More on The Natural Step is available at: http://www.naturalstep.ca
Our lawyers have exceptional academic and professional credentials. We have precedents for all subject matters, and extraordinary library and research facilities.
Lidstone & Company has a reputation for successful litigation - defending claims, defending bylaws, and enforcing bylaws. This is because we have dedicated litigation lawyers, and not just municipal lawyers who litigate when necessary.
Lidstone & Company provides special services without charge to our clients, including quarterly newsletters, regular bulletins, annual client seminars, in-house workshops, templates and checklists.
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The lawyers and staff at Lidstone & Company are part of your team, your creative solution, your security and your effectiveness in every area of local government law.
Marisa Cruickshank assists local government clients with a wide range of workplace matters, including preparation and review of employment contracts and policies, sick leave and disability issues, human rights,...
Sara has practiced local government law at Lidstone & Company since 2009 and became a partner in the firm in 2000. She is a litigator and provides advice on...
Don Lidstone K.C. is licenced in BC, Alberta, and Yukon. He practices generally in the area of local government law. His municipal law focus is in the areas of...
Lindsay Parcells is the head of our Alberta office and practices municipal law with an interest in land use, real property, corporate, commercial, indigenous relations, and environmental matters. Lindsay...
James’ practice mainly involves litigation and dispute resolution, although he also provides advice on a broad variety of local government matters. James has practised law involving local governments since...
Andrew is licenced in BC, Alberta and Ontario. He advises and advocates for clients on a wide range of workplace law issues in both unionized and non-unionized environments. Andrew...
Katie joined Lidstone & Company in 2020. Her solicitor’s practice focuses on real property and land development, conveyancing, and drafting legal agreements. Katie also provides general advice on a...
Amy England joined Lidstone & Company in 2022. Amy assists public bodies with a variety of matters including drafting, contracts, real property, and land development. Amy was awarded her...
Janae Enns graduated from Thompson Rivers University as the recipient of the Law Society of British Columbia Gold Medal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in geography with a concentration...
Alison is a municipal lawyer licenced in Alberta and British Columbia. She advises and advocates for clients on a wide range of municipal law issues, including land use planning...
Chris advises and assists clients in corporate, real estate, contracting, construction, procurement, expropriation, and other commercial matters. Prior to joining Lidstone & Company, Chris practiced for 17 years in...
Qaasim is currently in his first year at the University of Toronto Law School. He is interested in indigenous, environmental, and municipal law. Previously, he completed a BA in...
Charlotte is a Summer Student with our law firm. She is currently a law student at the University of Calgary Law School. Previously, she worked in the technology industry...
Paul is Associate Counsel at Lidstone & Company. Paul is the head of the law firm’s Litigation Department. He won the Gold Medal in law at the University of...
Ralph is Associate Counsel at Lidstone & Company. He most recently held the position of Corporate Counsel/General Manager Legal and Legislative Services at Metro Vancouver. Prior to his ten...
Catherine is currently in her third year at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law. She thoroughly enjoyed administrative law in school and this interest led her...
Chris has retired from the active practice of law but remains available to lead our law firm mentorship program. Chris practiced exclusively on behalf of local governments since 1984....
Anthony was born and raised in the beautiful Bulkley Valley in northern British Columbia. Since 2010, his practice has focused exclusively on providing advice and representation to local governments...
Rahul Ranade, P.Eng., is Associate Counsel at Lidstone & Company who practices construction, procurement and infrastructure law. He advises clients on various aspects of public infrastructure from project development...
Noah joined Lidstone and Company in 2023. He acts for local government clients on a variety of civil litigation as well as labour and employment matters. Prior to joining...
Debra is experienced legal counsel who practices in all areas of employment, labour, and human rights law as well as administrative law matters. She takes pride in providing practical...
Robert is licensed in BC and Alberta. He provides legal opinions and drafts agreements on all local government matters with an active interest in land use, sport, recreation, events,...
Rachel completed her articles at Lidstone & Company and has practiced local government law since her call to the bar in 2015. She advises local governments in relation to...
Greg Vanstone has devoted the majority of his 37-year legal career to representing local governments and school boards. After being called to the bar in 1984, Greg practiced with...
Matthew acts for local government clients on a wide variety of civil and commercial matters, including disputes involving breaches of contracts and agreements, real estate development and insurance defence....
Kathy provides paralegal services for civil litigation and enforcement proceedings at all levels of court in British Columbia. Prior to joining Lidstone & Company, Kathy worked at Murdy &...
Angela Chen is our Administrative Assistant/Receptionist responsible for a wide array of administrative and clerical duties. Prior to working at Lidstone & Company, she gained her valuable 2-years experience...
Amanda is our Administrative Assistant, she takes care of a variety of receptionist/administrative work provided by the lawyers at Lidstone & Company. Prior to working at the firm Amanda...
Rebeca provides paralegal services for the Real Estate and Conveyancing department in both Vancouver and Calgary. Prior to working at Lidstone & Company, Rebeca worked at Rosenberg Law as...
Linda joined Lidstone & Company in 2023. She oversees all aspects of office operations and administration. Prior to joining Lidstone & Company, Linda worked as an Office Manager for...
Wynona joined Lidstone and Company in August 2023 as their accounting clerk. Before Lidstone & Company, she gained valuable experience working as a junior accountant at Capilano Volkswagen and...
Ann joined Lidstone & Company in January 2019 as their bookkeeper. She comes with an accounting Certificate in level Pace from the CGA program and a Bachelor’s degree in...
Marcela is one of our Administrative Assistants. She takes care of various inquires from reception duties to administrative work provided by the lawyers at Lidstone & Company. Prior to...
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