Our firm traces its roots to 1907 when Angus MacDonald opened the first law office in Lacombe, Alberta. In 1919, James. S. McCormick, Q.C., took up articles with him and when MacDonald was appointed a District Court Judge, the firm passed to J.S. McCormick. His son, Donald McCormick, also practiced with the firm and later went on to be appointed a Judge. Recent retirees, Andy Advani, Q.C. and Alex Rose both spent their junior years working under Don McCormick, as did Ken Cruickshank. One of Lacombe's largest schools is now named after J.S. McCormick in recognition of his long and tireless efforts as a School Board Trustee.

Firm members, including staff, regularly attend seminars and courses to stay current with changes in the law. Both Mr. Cruickshank and Mr. Hemmingson teach law-related courses in the community and have been involved in a wide range of volunteer activities.

Our office serves as the registered office for hundreds of corporations, ranging from small family businesses to established companies with international interests. The firm also has extensive experience in litigation and trial work including personal injury, divorce, estate and commercial litigation.

Our Philosophy

We strive to always do our best for our clients. We challenge ourselves to understand the needs of our clients, to be responsive and to provide comprehensive services. We measure our success by the success of our clients. We provide quality service, creative expertise, hard-earned experience and a dedicated professional staff in order to achieve this success.