BEAUMONT CHURCH - Key Persons
Allison grew up on her family's cattle ranch near Coronation, Alberta. She received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Alberta in 2015. From there, Allison spent four years in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories working with a non-profit responsible for environmental oversight of a northern diamond mine.
Allison returned to the University of Alberta and received her Juris Doctorate Degree, with Distinction, in 2022. While at University, Allison volunteered with Student Legal Services and Edmonton Community Legal Centre providing legal assistance to low-income individuals.
Allison became an associate at Beaumont Church LLP in 2023 following her completion of articles with the firm.
Allison's primary practice areas include:
Born in Calgary and raised on his family's cattle ranch northeast of Cochrane, Daniel received his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of Calgary in 2007, majoring in Ancient and Medieval History.
Daniel is a partner at Beaumont Church LLP, specializing in many areas of Property Law and Corporate / Commercial Law. These include:
Daniel was born in Calgary and raised on his family's cattle ranch northeast of Cochrane, Alberta. Daniel graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Ancient and Medieval History in 2007, and completed his law degree at Dalhousie University in May 2011. After law school, Daniel articled with the firm of Boyne Clarke LLP in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, before returning to Alberta and joining Beaumont Church LLP in the summer of 2012, where he has practised ever since.
Job Titles:
- Retired December 31, 2022
Houston received his Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Birmingham (UK) in 2019, and his Certificate of Qualification from the Federation of Law Societies Canada in 2020. He then completed his articles with Colin G. Simmons at Counsel West Law, and he was called to the Alberta Bar in 2021. Houston formally joined Beaumont Church LLP in December 2022.
Houston grew up in the town of Trochu, Alberta working with his father at the farm equipment dealership, Trochu Motors Ltd. In 2014, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Calgary. After graduation, Houston worked in the Ottawa office of Alberta Senator Doug Black as a legislative assistant focusing on agricultural, energy and environmental issues.
After working in politics, Houston decided to pursue a legal career. He received his Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Birmingham (UK) in 2019, and his Certificate of Qualification from the Federation of Law Societies Canada in 2020. He then completed his articles with Colin G. Simmons at Counsel West Law, and he was called to the Alberta Bar in 2021. Houston formally joined Beaumont Church LLP in December 2022.
Houston enjoys volunteering and giving back to the community. He is currently the Treasurer of Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture and is a member and sub-committee co-chair of the Calgary Stampede's Agriculture and Western Events Media Committee.
Houston's primary practice areas include:
Job Titles:
- Lawyer
- Member of the Real Estate
Jamie graduated in 1974 from Wilfred Laurier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and in 1977 graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School. He articled with Beaumont Church LLP and was called to the bar in 1978.
Jamie is a member of the real estate, wills and estates, family, and foreclosure sections of the Canadian Bar Association. He has been a Dispute Resolution Officer at the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and has acted as a Mediator.
Shirley received her Bachelor of Law degree at the University of Calgary in 1991, was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1992 and has been in private practice since then, joining Beaumont Church in January, 2023.
Shirley was raised on her family's farm near Sundre, Alberta and has been riding horses for as long as she can remember and still owns and rides horses at their acreage near Chestermere. Shirley has been married for 30 years and, with her husband, has eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Shirley's primary areas of practice include:
Mr. Church graduated with a Bachelor of Law Degree in 1965 from the University of Alberta. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1966 and has been a Partner with the firm of Beaumont Church, Barrister & Solicitors since 1967. He has been a long time member and is past-President of the Calgary Estate Planning Council.
Mr. Church is an active member of the ranching industry. He has been President of the Canadian Simmental Association and of the Alberta Cattle Breeders Association and is a former Director of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
Mr. Church was a former member of the Alberta Regional Board of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Mr. Church's principal areas of practice include:
Yvonne was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Yvonne received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from St. Francis Xavier in 2009.
Yvonne was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Yvonne received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 2009 and completed her Juris Doctorate Degree at the University of British Columbia in 2013. Yvonne articled with Beaumont Church LLP and was called to the Alberta Bar in 2014.
Yvonne has received her designation as a Trust and Estate Practitioner through STEP Canada. Her practices centers around estate planning and administration, including subsidiary matters such as family contracts, real estate, tax planning, and corporate planning.
Yvonne assists her clients by providing efficient, practical and comprehensive advice and her primary areas of practice include: