Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions in Edmonton
Founded in 1988, David Phillip Jones, Q.C has built a reputation for delivering legal excellence with a focus on client-centered solutions. Our approach prioritizes understanding client needs before offering advice, combining decades of experience with a commitment to resolving legal matters through mediation whenever possible. We specialize in estate administration, administrative law, corporate law, and real estate transactions, guided by core values of attention to detail, academic rigor, and compassionate service.Our team includes recognized experts who have shaped legal practices through textbook authorship and policy reform. We maintain a balance between traditional legal expertise and innovative problem-solving, ensuring complex legal issues are made accessible and manageable for clients. With a history of handling high-stakes litigation while emphasizing cost-effective resolutions, we serve individuals and businesses across Alberta and beyond.
Services
Estate Administration
Estate Planning
Estate Litigation
Estate Mediation
Real Estate
Arbitration
Administrative Law
Corporate Law
Point of Law Litigation
Adult Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined experience in complex legal matters
- Our team includes textbook authors and policy reform contributors
- Specialized focus on estate and administrative law expertise
- Proven track record in both mediation and courtroom litigation
- Client-first approach with personalized legal strategies
Services
Estate Administration
Guiding executors through complex estate administration processes including probate, tax compliance, and asset distribution. Our team streamlines legal requirements while providing compassionate support during challenging times. We handle court filings, creditor negotiations, and beneficiary communications to ensure efficient estate settlement.
Estate Planning
Creating comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. We address complex family dynamics and asset protection needs while ensuring legal enforceability. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized guidance to implement clients' wishes effectively and prevent future disputes.
Administrative Law
Representing clients in matters involving government decision-making processes and regulatory compliance. Our firm's academic expertise informs practical solutions for professional discipline, environmental regulations, and access to information issues. We combine textbook authorship with real-world advocacy before administrative tribunals.
Corporate Law
Providing corporate governance and compliance services for family-owned and small businesses. We handle incorporations, corporate records maintenance, and strategic legal advice on business structure and operations. Our practice integrates estate planning considerations for business owners.
Estate Mediation
Facilitating peaceful resolutions for estate disputes through structured mediation. Our lawyers serve as both mediators and legal counsel, focusing on preserving relationships while addressing complex inheritance issues. We emphasize compassionate problem-solving for contested wills and executor disputes.
People
David Phillip Jones
K.C.
Co-founder with 35+ years of legal experience, specializing in administrative law and arbitration. Co-author of Canada's leading administrative law textbook now in its 7th edition. Chartered Arbitrator with national recognition for commercial and labor disputes.
Anne S. de Villars
K.C.
Co-founder and estate law expert with decades of experience in succession planning and probate litigation. Former Alberta Law Reform Institute board member instrumental in modernizing estate laws. Recognized authority in administrative law and policy development.
Victoria A. Jones
Lawyer
Estate law specialist focusing on probate processes and digital estate administration. Key contributor to Alberta's Surrogate Digital Service implementation. Experienced in contested estate litigation and mediation, building on family legal legacy within the firm.
Olivia Pring
Lawyer
Corporate and real estate law practitioner supporting small businesses and property transactions. Provides practical legal solutions for commercial clients while maintaining focus on estate planning integration and regulatory compliance matters.
Alyssa Baker
Lawyer
Emerging legal professional contributing to estate administration and corporate law practices. Works closely with senior partners to deliver client-focused solutions while developing expertise in probate processes and business legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law does de Villars Jones specialize in?
We specialize in estate administration, planning and litigation, administrative law, corporate law, real estate transactions, and point of law litigation.
How does de Villars Jones approach estate disputes?
We prioritize mediation first but have extensive experience in courtroom litigation when necessary, focusing on preserving relationships during conflict resolution.
Can you assist with real estate transactions outside Edmonton?
Yes, while based in Edmonton, we handle residential real estate matters throughout Alberta.
What makes your administrative law practice unique?
Our firm co-authored Canada's leading administrative law textbook and has shaped policy reforms through decades of specialized practice.
Do you handle corporate matters for small businesses?
Yes, we serve small to medium-sized businesses across various industries with incorporation, governance, and estate planning integration.
