Teddy was raised on his family’s west-central Alberta cattle ranch, and credits his rural, western upbringing for his no-nonsense, pragmatic approach to the practice of law.  Early in life Teddy learned that handshakes…and a person’s word and promise…are sacred things.  His approach to each client’s legal situation is to carefully analyze all the relevant facts and details, determine and concentrate on the fundamental legal issues involved, and then formulate and activate the most effective legal strategy to accomplish each of his client’s particular goals.     Admitted to the Law Society of Alberta in 1996, Teddy practiced initially in corporate securities law, then evolved into a barrister focused role, and has since accumulated nearly 30 years’ experience in civil litigation focused primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial disputes, creditors rights, real estate disputes, breaches of contractual and fiduciary duties, construction disputes, estate litigation, and employment litigation.  Teddy has advocated for his clients before all levels of the Alberta Courts (Court of Justice, Court of King’s Bench, and Court of Appeal), the Federal Court of Canada, CCAA Adjudications, and numerous Judicial Dispute Resolutions, plus private Arbitrations and Mediations.While obtaining his Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction) from the University of Alberta, Teddy received the Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship, awarded annually to undergraduate university students across Alberta who achieve the top 1% in academic standing in their program of studies.  Thereafter, Teddy earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of British Columbia, where he also received the UBC Law Prize in Evidence.Not surprising with his ranching roots, Teddy has a passion for horses and the sport of rodeo…specifically the event of team roping.  Teddy has won numerous Alberta and Canadian championships in this event, both as a “Header” and a “Heeler”, and still eagerly competes when time permits.  When he’s not litigating, or enjoying horse related pursuits, you might also find Teddy relaxing and fishing at his weekend getaway property near the Kananaskis Country south boundary.