CALGARY FAMILY - Key Persons
Education
University of Saskatchewan, LL.B. with distinction, 2002
Mount Royal College, Bachelor of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, 1999
Education
University of Victoria, Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, 2000
University of Victoria, Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) 2003
With a focus on settlement and the best interests of the family, Alex helps his clients minimize conflict and avoid costly prolonged court battles. He is known for his bright and practical approach and for helping clients reach solutions that ultimately allow them to move forward with their lives.
Alex has extensive training and experience in interest-based negotiation, mediation and arbitration. He offers creative solutions for clients in a way that best fits their needs whether that be through lawyer-assisted negotiation, mediation or arbitration , with litigation as the method of last resort.
Alex also specializes in reproductive law and is well-known for helping families with third party assisted reproductive techniques including donor egg, donor sperm, traditional and gestational surrogacy, as well as adoption.
Alex's legal career began in 2004 in Newfoundland and Labrador where he practiced with the Legal Aid Commission in Labrador. Alex gained experience in the areas of criminal defense and family law, appearing regularly in both the Provincial and Supreme Courts.
Upon arriving in Alberta in 2006, Alex worked with Alberta Justice Civil Litigation - Family Law representing the Director of Child and Youth Services. He gained litigation experience in Alberta at both the Provincial Court and Court of King's Bench.
Alex's educational background includes a Law Degree from Dalhousie University Law School, and a BA from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Alex volunteered as a board member with the Children's Legal and Education Resource Centre from 2004 until 2013. He currently volunteer's with Generations of Hope Fertility Assistance Fund and is a member of the executive of Canadian Bar Association, Family Section.
Brad practices as a family law lawyer with over 20 years of experience providing effective legal advice. His practice is largely mediation and arbitration of family law disputes, advising clients on how to quickly solve complex family law problems. Brad acts as an Arbitrator, Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, and Collaborative Lawyer to assist clients in reaching out-of-court resolution cost effectively and practically.
His practice focuses on solving complex property and support matters, and creating parenting plans for families, to help parents better shelter children from conflict. Brad recognizes that an important goal of many clients is to retain counsel that solves and does not create problems. His years in court have ultimately taught him that going to court should be the last resort. Where litigation is necessary, he represents clients in court and in contested court hearings and arbitrations.
Brad received his Master of Laws (LLM), in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Law School in June, 2016. Brad is a regularly invited presenter in negotiation and mediation at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law, the Canadian Bar Association and the Legal Education Society of Alberta. He was a co-instructor in the Dispute Resolution block week at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law from 2017 to 2020.
Brad has a long history of volunteering in Calgary and has served on several boards and organizations including:
Chair of the Association of Collaborative Lawyers
Chair of the Distress Centre Calgary
Board Member of the Veterans Transition Network.
Brad is currently contributing within the Family law profession and served as the Chair with the Canadian Bar Association - Family Law South subsection, member of the CBA National Family Law Sub Section, Member of the Judicial Advisory Committee on Improving Family Law Court Processes and is currently a Board Member of the Alberta Family Mediation Society.
He is appointed and acts as a Dispute Resolution officer at the Calgary Courts Center.
Catherine joined Moe Hannah LLP in November, 2015. With a background in immigration law, Catherine enjoys working with clients to assess their unique situation and to provide legal advice best suited for their individual needs.
After completing part of her legal training with the firm and seeing the effectiveness of a collaborative approach to family conflict she fully supports the use of non-adversarial solutions for marital breakdown when possible.
Catherine received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Calgary in 2009 and received her law degree with Commendation from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland in 2012. Catherine qualified to practice law in Canada in 2014 was called to the Bar in Alberta in May 2015.
Catherine enjoys skiing and golf as well as working with animal rescue organizations in Calgary.
Chelsea has practiced in the area of family law since being called to the bar in 2004. She strives to meet the individual needs of clients and their families by combining a sound legal knowledge with a variety of resolution strategies. Chelsea has extensive and varied experience with disputes regarding parenting, support and property division as well as preparation of pre-nuptial or cohabitation contracts.
Prior to joining Moe Hannah LLP, Chelsea was a partner at a well-respected Calgary firm. She had the benefit of exposure to areas of law beyond family law that have allowed her to develop a deeper understanding of dispute resolution and litigation process and the inter-connected nature of legal issues. She continues to foster and have the benefit of a strong network of colleagues and mentors from which to draw advice and expertise. Chelsea's years of experience in family law have also allowed her to foster strong professional relationships with other family law counsel, which benefits clients through creating a mutually respectful and productive environment.
Chelsea tries to achieve resolution of her clients' disputes in a way that minimizes conflict between the parties. However, where litigation is the more appropriate option, Chelsea has the experience necessary to effectively advocate on behalf of her clients. She is well versed in the Court Process and effectively uses the Rules of Court to advance her client's case to conclusion. She has appeared on matters before the Provincial Court of Alberta and the Court of King's Bench of Alberta and is a confident and capable advocate in those arenas.
Education
University of Calgary, LLB, 2002
University of Calgary, B.A. Political Science (with honours), 1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary in 2012 majoring in political science and minor in economics
Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba in 2016
Doug continues to contribute. He is a sought-after mentor by other family lawyers and is a member of and sits on the steering committee for the newly formed Alberta Family Lawyer's Association or AFLA, which is currently active in advocating for improvements for family law issues in Alberta.
Doug was the CBA Representative to the Alberta's Family Justice Services Strategy Committee. He has and continues to present papers and lecture on various family law topics. In the past, he has done this for the CBA, the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the National Family Law Program and Saskatchewan Legal Education. He sat on the Federal Child Support Guidelines Advisory Committee for the five-year term of that group and has provided advice to both the Federal and Provincial Departments of Justice at their request.
When Heidi graduated from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law in 2009, she instinctively knew she wanted to be a family lawyer. Between the constant client contact and the daily necessity to be a creative and efficient problem solver, she knew it was a practice area she would both thrive and excel in.
Heidi cut her teeth as an articling student at one of Calgary's pre-eminent family law boutique firms and accepted an associate position there after she was called to the Alberta Bar in 2010. In 2011, Heidi was tempted away from her first firm by another prestigious family law boutique firm in the city and it was in the next eight years that Heidi really earned her reputation as a "go getter" lawyer to watch.
Though Heidi especially loves tackling intricate property files, Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements, and all manner of parenting issues, she is seasoned in every aspect of family law and doesn't shy away from even the most challenging cases.
Heidi's clients have described her as the type of lawyer who never fails to "see the forest for the trees" and is notably good at "looking around corners". It is this combination of qualities that makes her particularly adept at resolving even the most high-conflict cases in an efficient and amicable way. Heidi believes that the best outcomes are achieved by clients being engaged and involved in the settlement process and therefore will always promote mediation or arbitration as a first course of action. Of course, there will always be situations where a collaborative resolution is unrealistic, and in those cases, Heidi is equally prepared to litigate.
To keep current on the ever-evolving law, Heidi maintains an active membership in the CBA Family Law Group and attends and presents at seminars and courses with the Legal Education Society of Alberta. She's also known to be seen mingling with her peers over a glass of wine at various family law bar social events when her schedule permits.
Outside of the office, if you don't find Heidi chasing after one of her three young kids or her wild Hungarian Vizsla, you'll probably find her collapsed in a heap of sweaty Zen at the end of a yoga or barre class.
If you are interested in flat rate billing fees for an uncontested divorce, Cohabitation/Prenuptial Agreements, Separation Agreements, or Independent Legal Advice, please contact Heidi.
Education
University of Alberta, Bachelor of Science, 2005
University of Calgary, Juris Doctor, 2009
Jordon invites clients to contact him if they want assistance on almost any aspect of family law. Jordon can provide advice with respect to division of matrimonial property, unjust enrichment claims, spousal or partner support, child support, parenting, guardianship and custody, mobility applications, and cohabitation, prenuptial, marriage, or separation agreements. He can assist with all the research, drafting, paperwork, court appearances, and attendance at mediation or arbitration that those involve.
Jordon understands that family law issues can feel overwhelming and require outside help. However, he also knows that many going through these issues are financially stressed. Consequently, in addition to the full scope of service outlined above, Jordon can offer clients limited scope services including anything from just a consult, providing advice and assistance with drafting documents, negotiations, or research in the background, to attending court or mediation/arbitration for smaller issues.
Jordon has trained in conducting mediation through the Legal Education Society of Alberta and has completed the National Family Law Arbitration Course. Since 2022, Jordon has been providing mediation and arbitration services at lower rate than his standard rate when acting as counsel. Jordon welcomes families and counsel to reach out to him to schedule mediation and/or arbitration.
Jordon worked as a summer student at Moe Hannah LLP in 2014 and 2015 before joining as an articling student in June of 2016. As of July 19, 2017, Jordon is now a lawyer with the firm. Jordon developed an interest in family law in his first summer, and now practices exclusively in the area. He enjoys working with clients, other parties, and opposing counsel to develop a mutually beneficial arrangement in a cost-effective manner. Jordon believes that family conflicts are best solved by cooperative, collaborative, and non-adversarial means. Having said that, Jordon is comfortable litigating and regularly appears in the Court of King's Bench and the Provincial Court of Alberta on contested matters.
Jordon received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary in 2012 where he majored in political science, and minored in economics. While there, Jordon became the chair of the Philanthropy Committee of the International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta where he raised thousands of dollars for the Alberta Children's Hospital, Next Generation Nepal, Friends in Motion, and the Campus Food Bank. He then attended law school at the University of Manitoba, where he graduated with his Juris Doctor degree in 2016. During law school Jordon volunteered with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association through Pro Bono Students Canada, was a volunteer editor at the Manitoba Law Journal, and ran the Robson Hall Curling League. Jordon also attended Hebrew University in Jerusalem on exchange in 2015, and L'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in 2012 as part of the J'Explore program.
Jordon is an honourary Newfoundlander, being so named by the Royal Order of Newfoundland Screechers. He is a poor golfer and an average skier. Jordon enjoys fly fishing, science fiction novels, playing blues guitar, and hockey.
Kevin has been recognized by his peers and listed in Best Lawyers as one of the leading family lawyers in the city of Calgary every year since its inception in 2006. In 2014 and again in 2021 Kevin was named "Lawyer of the Year" in family law. Since 2011, he has also been recognized each year by Best Lawyers as a leading ADR (alternative dispute resolution) lawyer for his work in divorce mediation and arbitration.
Education
Dalhousie University Law School, LL.B., 2003
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, B.A., 1999
With 20 years experience in the Calgary legal community, Mark brings with him a wealth of knowledge in family law principles and practices. He is known as a skilled litigator and mediator with an inquisitive mind, quick wit and a dedication to providing sound, practical advice tailored to his client's needs.
Mark began working in the legal profession in 1999, providing client support services to litigants in a major tort action. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 2003 after earning an undergraduate degree with distinction in Political Science and a subsequent LL.B from the University of Calgary.
Following his call to the bar, Mark practiced in a mixed family and criminal law practice and then transitioned to a mid-size boutique firm specializing exclusively in family law. In 2007, he accepted a position as in-house counsel for a professional regulatory body, practicing in the area of administrative law and litigation. There, he conducted professional prosecutions, provided legal advice to decision makers and assisted in decision drafting. In 2011, Mark returned exclusively to the practice of family law and is pleased to be a part of team of professionals at Moe Hannah LLP.
Over the years, Mark has expertly handled matters before regulatory bodies and tribunals, the Provincial Court, the Court of King's Bench of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Appeal.
With a client focused approach, Mark is an advocate of alternative resolution services and has significant experience in contract negotiation, pre-nuptial and marriage agreements, matrimonial property and separation agreements, mediation, DRO's, and judicial dispute resolution. In addition, Mark is an experienced litigator having conducted countless high conflict matters at trial and arbitration.
Mark has a reputation as a ‘big picture' thinker who is quickly able to grasp all aspects of complex situations and distill them down to understandable bite sized chunks. He is dedicated to unraveling the legal jargon and presenting all of the options and possible outcomes to clients in a clear and concise manner.
Outside the office Mark is a dedicated family man who enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, 2 children and menagerie of pets. Favourite activities include travel, skiing, disc golf, hiking and family game or movie nights.
Michelle Bailey specializes in family law. In addition to resolving complex property division, Michelle is keen to preserve good will for parents as they move forward in their lives. She helps clients craft a new family model centered on the best interests of their children.
Michelle also provides mediation services for clients. This side of her practice helps inform the more contested aspects of family law disputes.
Michelle has had the privilege of working with, and being mentored by, some of the finest lawyers in Calgary. She has maintained excellent relationships with other family law lawyers in the Calgary community, which results in respectful, efficient and cost effective processes for clients.
Michelle graduated with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law in 2002. She articled with a prominent international law firm and was called to the Alberta Bar in 2003.
Michelle's first degree in Small Business Management provides her with a solid foundation for understanding the nuances and challenges involved when a family has a closely held company in the center of a family law dispute. This is a specific area of interest for Michelle.
Michelle is an active volunteer in the legal community. She participates in and writes papers for seminars and conferences. It is important to Michelle to continue to stay up to date with developments in this area of law, as well as the disciplines that impact families in the midst of change such as psychology, parenting, financial and tax planning, and more.
Michelle has a wide range of interests, but primarily enjoys time with her family including her husband and three daughters.
Renée has practiced family law exclusively since 2001. She is passionate about helping her clients find resolutions to their parenting or financial issues based on mutual respect and understanding. She appreciates, especially where children are involved, that parties benefit from an approach that allows them to retain a working relationship going forward.
Renée has taken extensive training in mediation and collaborative law to become as effective as possible in non-adversarial negotiations. However, when a collaborative approach is not successful or possible she is able to guide her clients through the court system due to her litigation experience.
Renée is a private Mediator and acts as a Dispute Resolution Officer (mediator) in the Court of King's Bench of Alberta. Renée also volunteers her time with law students who are completing their bar admission through the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education and with members of the community through Calgary Legal Guidance.
Renée has a keen interest in drafting agreements including those for cohabitation, pre-nuptial, marriage and settlement.
Renée studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland and received her law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2000. Renée is married and is the proud parent of three young and very busy children.