ROBERT J. WARRENDER

Rob graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce in 1980 and subsequently from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Laws Degree in 1983.  He commenced his Articles with our firm in 1983, was admitted to membership in the Law Society of Alberta in 1984 and became a Partner in 1988.  His corporate/commercial practice includes the areas of commercial and corporate law, real estate, mortgages, estates, oil and gas, and estates.

Rob has been actively involved in numerous Boards in the community, having served on the Board of Directors of Alberta Special Olympics, the Red Deer Titans Rugby Football Club and as President and on the Board of Directors of the Red Deer and District YMCA. 
Rob currently acts as Treasurer of CrossRoads Evangelical Missionary Church and provides pro bono legal services to a number of local charities.


Rob is married, and has two adult daughters.

 

rjwarrender@altalaw.ca


Jim graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon in 1987 with a Bachelor of Laws Degree.  He is a native Albertan and commenced his articles with our firm in July, 1987.  He was admitted to the Law Society of Alberta in July 1988 and to the partnership effective May 1, 1992. Jim was granted his Queen's Council designation in February of 2010.

Jim carries on a litigation practice with preferred areas of practice in family law and foreclosure/collection and civil litigation.

Jim currently sits as a Bencher for the Law Society of Alberta.  He is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, Central Alberta Bar Association and the Central Alberta Collaborative Lawyers Association.

Jim has been on the Board of Directors of the Red Deer Board of Junior Achievement, was President of the Parkland Humane S.P.C.A. and was also President of the Red Deer City Soccer Association.  He has also coached in the Red Deer Minor Soccer Association. 

Jim has three children.

jaglass@altalaw.ca

JAMES A. GLASS Q.C.


GLEN D. CUNNINGHAM

Glen obtained a diploma of Electrical Engineering Technology in 1983 and became certified through his work in that field.  He returned to school and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Laws Degree in 1991.  Glen articled with our firm and practiced with our firm until 1994, when he founded the firm of Cunningham Melnyk and practiced there until March 1, 1997, at which time he returned to our firm.

Glen's practice as a solicitor includes the areas of real estate, wills, estate planning, business and corporate law.

Glen is past president of the Red Deer Central Lions Club and an active member of the Piper Creek Optimist Club.

 

gdcunningham@altalaw.ca


Tom graduated from the University of Alberta in 1999 with a Bachelors of Laws degree, with Distinction.  He completed his Articles with the firm in June, 2000, and joined the partnership in January, 2005.  Prior to returning home to Alberta to study law, Tom worked in the aviation industry for 15 years, most notably in Air Traffic Services and as a Professor of aviation management.  Tom has also completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants' In-Depth Tax Courses.

 

Preferred areas of practice include: corporate law, tax, commercial transactions, mortgages, real estate, and wills and estates.

 

Tom was on the Board of Directors and was the President of the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce for the 2004/05 year, and has also been on the Board of Directors of the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority and the Westerner.

 

tglangford@altalaw.ca

TOM G. LANGFORD


GLYN L. WALTERS

Glyn completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Alberta in April 1999.

After articling in Edmonton, Glyn joined the firm of Duhamel Manning Feehan Warrender Glass in October, 2000 and has a general litigation practice with focus on the areas of family law, criminal law and collections.

Glyn is presently on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity and is married with three children.

glwalters@altalaw.ca

 


Danielle graduated from the University of Alberta in 2001 with a Bachelor of Laws Degree, and commenced her Articles with the firm in July of the same year.  Her preferred areas of practice include family litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency work, and residential real estate.  She is also a trained Collaborative Family Law lawyer. 

 

Danielle is currently on the board of the Red Deer & District S.P.C.A. and enjoys cooking and playing piano in her spare time.

 

Danielle, her husband Rob, and their bulldog Winston, are originally from Saskatchewan but are enjoying living in Central Alberta.

 

dmelder@altalaw.ca

 

 

DANIELLE M. ELDER


 

DONALD J. MANNING

Don graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Physical Education Degree and later in 1974 obtained his Bachelor of Laws Degree.  He articled in Edmonton with the firm of Duncan & Craig and thereafter located in Red Deer in 1976 as one of the founding members.

 

Don carries on a general practice in law.

He is a past Director of the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce and served seven years as a leader with Scouts Canada.  Don also served seven years as a Director and Chairperson on the Central Alberta Legal Aid Appeal Committee and for the past six years as a Director for the AMA.

 

djmanning@altalaw.ca


Gina obtained both her Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology (1999) and her Bachelor of Laws (2004) from the University of Saskatchewan. Gina moved to Red Deer in 2004, and completed her articles with the firm, receiving her membership to the Law Society of Alberta in August of 2005. Gina practices primarily in the area of Family Law, Collaborative Family Law, and Child Welfare, but also does some Real Estate.

Gina is a member of the Association of Collaborative Lawyers of Central Alberta and is the Secretary of the Central Alberta Bar Association.

When not working, Gina enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga and is an avid runner. 

gltoni@altalaw.ca

GINA L. TONI


JAMES B. CAWSEY

James attended the University of Alberta, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with first class honors in 2003, and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2007. He then commenced his articles with the firm and was called to the Bar in 2008.

James carries on a mixed solicitor and litigation practice, with an emphasis on corporate/commercial law, real estate, debt collection, foreclosure and wills and estates.

James is an active member of the Kinsmen Club of Red Deer, serving as the Membership Director in the 2009-2010 year, and the Service Director for the 2010-2011 year.

jbcawsey@altalaw.ca


David graduated from the University of Waterloo, ON with a bachelor of Arts Degree in 2004 and obtained his L.L.B. degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2008. David moved to Red Deer shortly after graduation and commenced his articles with Duhamel Manning Feehan Warrender Glass in the summer of 2008 and is currently an associate with the firm.

Preferred areas of practice include Civil Litigation, Family Law, Real Estate, and Wills and Estates.

David and his wife Ashley live in Red Deer and enjoy a variety of sports and activities, as well as spending time with family and friends. David also currently serves on the Alberta Lawyers Assistance Board, the Red Deer PC South Board, and the Central Alberta Ronald MacDonald House Charity Board.

dpbrant@altalaw.ca

DAVID P. BRANDT


KLARA STEPANIK

Klara commenced her post-secondary education in the Bachelor of Commerce transfer program at the Red Deer College. She then transferred to the University of Calgary where she finished the program and obtained her Bachelor of Commerce Degree in 2006.

In search of travel and adventure, Klara then relocated to Leicester, England for one year where she completed the first year of the Bachelor of Laws program at the University of Leicester. Klara then transferred to the University of Manitoba where she completed the remainder of the Bachelor of Laws Program, graduating in early 2010. While at the University of Manitoba, Klara was involved with the University of Manitoba Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Canada.

Klara is originally from the Czech Republic but has grown up in Red Deer since she was eight years old. In her spare time, she enjoys running, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Klara commenced her articles with the firm in February 2010. She is excited to have entered legal practice and looks forward to learning all about the profession in order that she may best serve the community and her future clients.

kstepanik@altalaw.ca