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J. MacDonald Johnston, Q.C.

Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
Fax:  (403) 346-5599

 Email:         mjohnston@jmmlawrd.ca


Background
Mac is the senior partner in the firm.  He graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in geology and obtained his Bachelor of Law degree from Dalhousie University in 1961.  He articled in Red Deer with our firm, then known as Robinson, Holmes, Crowe & Power, and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1962 and appointed Queen's Counsel in 1977.  Mac has practised law continuously with our firm since that time and is celebrating over 40 years in continuous active legal practice.

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial Transactions
  • Corporate Law
  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • Real Estate and Mortgages


  • Professional and Community Activities
  • Canadian Cancer Society
  • Past President of the Red Deer Unit
  • Past President of the Alberta North West Territories Division
  • Past Director on the Provincial Board
  • Past Director on the National Board
  • Honoured in 1988 by being awarded the Society's 50th anniversary certificate of outstanding contribution
  • Progressive Conservative Association
  • Past President of the Red Deer South Provincial Progressive Conservative Association
  • Past President of the Red Deer Federal Progressive Conservative Association
  • Past Regional Director of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Association
  • Past Director of the United Way
  • Past President of the Central Alberta Bar Association
  • Past Director of the Victorian Order of Nurses
  • Past Director of the Red Deer College Foundation
  • Served on the Legacies and Planned Giving Committee of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation
  • Past Director of the Canada Investment Development Corporation when the corporation was exercising its mandate to privatize Federal Crown Corporations
  • Member, Rotary Club of Red Deer
  • Member, Masonic Lodge
  • Member, Red Deer Shrine Club









    David M. Manning, Q.C.*

    *Denotes Professional Corporation
    Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
    Fax:  (403) 346-5599 
    Email: dmanning@jmmlawrd.ca

    Background
    Dave graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and subsequently obtained his Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Alberta in 1973.  Dave then articled with Johnston Ming Manning (then known as Holmes Crowe Power) and became a partner of this firm in 1976.  He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1988.

    Areas of Practice include 36 Years of Experience in:
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Acquisitions and Sales
  • Corporate Law and Corporation Reorganization
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate and Mortgage Transactions
  • Wills and Estates
  • Franchise Law
  • Sports Law
  • Trade Mark Law

    Professional and Community Activities
  • Coached a Midget AAA hockey team in Red Deer for ten years
  • Past Director and Officer, Minor Hockey Association
  • Red Deer Sportsman of the Year in 1992









    Keith R. Lamb, B.A., LL.B.*

    *Denotes Professional Corporation
    Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
    Fax:  (403) 346-5599 
    Email: klamb@jmmlawrd.ca

    Background
    Keith is one of the senior partners with the firm.  He graduated from the University of Alberta in 1974 and has practised with the firm continuously since then.  Keith is an original Red Deerite, having moved here at an early age.  Keith is interested in and willing to take on new clients and would be pleased to discuss your business requirements with you.

    Areas of Practice
  • Estates and Estate Planning
  • Real Estate and Mortgages
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Corporate Transactions











    Darrell R. Moore, LL. B.

    Direct Tel:  (403) 342-9160 
    Fax:  (403) 346-5599 

    Background
    Darrell obtained his Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Alberta in 1979 and was admitted to the Alberta Bar on June 13, 1980.  Darrell became a partner in January 1983.  He is married to Sharon and has three children.  He is a life-long Red Deer resident.

    Areas of Practice
  • Real Estate and Mortgages


  • Professional and Community Activities
  • Member, Law Society of Alberta
  • Member, Central Alberta Bar









    Jennifer A. Campbell, B.A., LL.B.

    Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
    Fax:  (403) 346-5599 
    Email: jcampbell@jmmlawrd.ca

    Background
    Jennifer obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Distinction from the University of Alberta in 1981 and subsequently a Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Alberta in 1984.  She articled with our firm and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in August of 1985.  Jennifer became a Partner in 1992.

    Areas of Practice
  • Jennifer has practised almost exclusively in the area of Family Law since 1988.
  • She has appeared successfully in all levels of Court in Alberta.


  • Professional and Community Activities
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Central Alberta Bar Association
  • Member, Central Alberta Association of Collaborative Lawyers
  • Member, Red Deer Regional Legal Aid Appeals Committee
  • Past Director, Red Deer Symphony Association
  • Past Executive, Red Deer Federal Liberal Association









    Christopher A. Rickards, B.A., J.D.

    Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
    Fax: (403) 346-5599
    Email: crickards@jmmlawrd.ca

    Background
    Chris graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction in 1986 and from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1990 with a Juris Doctor degree.  He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1991.  He articled and practised at one of the large firms in Calgary before joining our firm in 1992.  He became a partner in 1997.

    Areas of Practice

  • Civil Litigation, with a particular emphasis on personal injury
  • Commercial and Estate Litigation
  • He has appeared successfully in all levels of Court in Alberta and before numerous tribunals and administrative boards

    Professional and Community Activities
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Judicial District Representative for Red Deer Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member, Central Alberta Bar Association
  • Instructor, Legal Education Society of Alberta's Civil Litigation Refresher Course and the Canadian Bar Association's Alberta Law Conference
  • Co-Chairman of the organizing committee for Red Deer College's fundraising event, Affairs of the Arts
  • Member of the organizing committees for the Canadian Paraplegic Association's fundraising golf tournament and the Diamond and Denim fundraising event
  • Past Member, Kiwanis Club
  • Past Instructor, legal courses at the Red Deer College




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      Sandra L. Manning, B. COMM., LL.B.

      Telephone:  (403) 346-5591
      Fax:  (403) 346-5599 
      Email: smanning@jmmlawrd.ca
       
      Background
      Sandra grew up in Red Deer, attended Red Deer College for two years, and then completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Calgary in 1993.  She attended  the University of British Columbia, where she earned her Bachelor of Law degree in 1996.  Sandra returned to her home town in 2001 to join Johnston Ming Manning LLP where she carries on a business law practice.  Sandra was proud to become a partner of this firm in 2006.

      Areas of Practice
    • Commercial and Lending Transactions
    • Corporate Law
    • Real Estate, Mortgages and Leases
    • Wills and Estate Planning


    • Professional and Community Activities
    • Three-term President of the Central Alberta Bar Association
    • Sandra volunteers her time with a non-profit organization called "Butt Ugly", which is dedicated to promoting a non-smoking lifestyle to teens
    • Past Instructor of business law at Capilano College, North Vancouver









      Chad J. Evans, B.A., LL.B.

      Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
      Fax:  (403) 346-5599 
      Email: cevans@jmmlawrd.ca

      Background
      Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1976, Chad graduated from McCoy High School in Medicine Hat.  From there he entered the University of Lethbridge, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  In the fall of 1999 he entered into Law School at the University of Alberta, and graduated in 2002.  He articled in Red Deer at Johnston Ming Manning LLP, and was called to the bar in July, 2003.  Chad practices litigation with this firm.  He became a Partner in January 2008.

      Areas of Practice
    • His legal interests are in the areas of civil and criminal litigation

      Professional and Community Activities
    • His hobbies and interests include curling, golfing, and reading.
    • Past President of Central Region McMan Youth Family and Community Services Association
    • Currently sits on the Provincial Board of Directors for McMan Youth Family and Community Services Association.









      Brad Balon B.A., J.D.

      Direct Line:     (403)342-9156
      General Line:  (403) 346-5591
      Fax:               (403) 346-5599
      Email:            bbalon@jmmlawrd.ca

       

               

      Background
      Brad obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from King's University. He then graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Juris Doctorate.  In 2004 Brad articled with Johnston Ming Manning LLP, and later became a partner of the firm in 2008. 

      Areas of Practice

      • Residential and Commercial Real Estate
      • Residential and Commercial Lending
      • Wills and Estates
      • Corporate Law

      Professional and Community Activities

      Brad is an active member of the Piper Creek Optimist Club, and currently sits on the Club's Board of Directors.  Brad has also acted as a volunteer instructor for the Legal Education Society of Alberta.

      Brad enjoys competitive water skiing, biking and cross country skiing.  He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Katherane and his son, Quinton.










      D. Grant Watson, B.A., LL.B.

      Telephone: (403) 346-5591
      Fax: (403) 346-5599
      Email: gwatson@jmmlawrd.ca

      Background

      Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Grant received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calgary in 1997.  After completing his bachelor of laws degree at the University of Alberta in 2006, Grant was called to the Alberta Bar in 2007.  He articled with Johnston Ming Manning LLP and joined the Partnership in 2011.  Grant and his wife both feel privileged to have been welcomed into the Red Deer community over the last several years.

      Areas of Practice

      Grant's practice is focused on civil litigation with an emphasis on commercial litigation work, particularly debt collection and construction law.  He also does work involving real property, employment law, and estate administration.

      Professional and Community Activities

      Grant is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, and a volunteer lawyer at the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic.  He has worked on projects for Pro Bono Students Canada and several other charities.  He spends his time away from work in pursuits such as SCUBA diving, scrambling, hiking, camping, skiing, and traveling.










      Emily K. Anderson, B.A., LL.B.

      Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
      Fax:  (403) 346-5599 
      Email: eanderson@jmmlawrd.ca

      Background

      Emily grew up in the lower mainland of British Columbia and attended the University of British Columbia where she received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and History.  She received her law degree with honours and distinction from the University of Alberta in 2008, and was called to the bar in September 2009. 

      Areas of Practice

      After completing her articles with Johnston Ming Manning, Emily joined the firm as an Associate.  She is currently developing a corporate and commercial practice and also practices in the area of family law.  Emily is a trained collaborative lawyer and has a strong interest in this alternative method of dispute resolution for family matters.

      Community Activities

      Emily is a member of the CBA and CABA.  She is also a volunteer with the Community Legal Clinic.  Emily currently volunteers with the Law Society of Alberta on the Retention and Re-Engagement Task Force.  In her spare time, Emily enjoys singing, dancing and musical theatre.  Emily is also an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, snowboarding, golfing and other sports.  Emily and her husband enjoy travelling and spending time at home with their two cats, Fred and Ginger.

      Emily is currently on maternity leave.






      Andrew J. Luft



      Andrew J. Luft, B.Sc., LL.B.

      Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
      Fax:  (403) 346-5599 
      Email: aluft@jmmlawrd.ca


      Background

      Andrew was born and raised in Red Deer. Attending the University of Alberta, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 2007 and his Bachelor of Laws Degree in 2010.  Andrew completed his articles with Johnston Ming Manning LLP and was called to the Alberta Bar in 2011.

      Areas of Practice

      Andrew maintains an interest in all areas of legal practice, with emphasis on:

      • Corporate Law
      • Commercial Transactions
      • Real Estate Transactions
      • Wills and Estates
      • Civil / Commercial Litigation









      Nadine M. Arendt, B.A., LL.B.

      Telephone:  (403) 346-5591 
      Fax:  (403) 346-5599 
      Email: narendt@jmmlawrd.ca

      Background
      Nadine grew up in Red Deer, attended Red Deer College for two years, and then transferred to the University of Alberta where she graduated first in her class and was awarded the Duncan Alexander MacGibbon Gold Medal in Political Science for the highest academic standing in the Political Science Honours Program. She then continued her education with the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta, where she graduated on the Dean’s List, receiving her law degree with honours and distinction. As a law student Nadine was an articles editor with the Alberta Law Review and was selected to compete in the national Corporate Securities Moot and the national Laskin Memorial Moot. Nadine returned to her home town in 2012 to join Johnston Ming Manning LLP where she carries on a corporate law practice.

      Nadine’s legal experience comes from a variety of settings which include articling with the Alberta Court of Appeal and Court of Queen’s Bench in Calgary, working as an associate in the corporate departments of three large international law firms in Toronto, New York and Calgary and working as Legal Counsel with the Corporate Finance Group of the Alberta Securities Commission. Nadine is called to the bars of Alberta (the Law Society of Alberta), Ontario (the Law Society of Upper Canada) and New York and was awarded the Stuart Thom Prize, the Robert J. Cudney Prize and the McCarthy Tétrault Business Law Prize for attaining the highest grade in the business law component of the Ontario Bar Examination in all of Toronto. Nadine is interested in taking on new clients and would be pleased to assist you with your business needs.

      Areas of Practice
    • Corporate Commercial
    • Corporate Securities
    • Corporate Governance
    • Acquisitions and Sales
    • Real Estate and Mortgage Transactions
    • Wills and Estates


    • Professional and Community Activities
    • Peer volunteer with the ASSIST Peer Support Program (Alberta Lawyers Assistance Society).
    • Former member of New York Cares in Manhattan.
    • Nadine is an avid runner. She was captain of the Red Deer College Queens cross country running team and a member of the University of Alberta Pandas cross country running team. Nadine has completed seven marathons to date.













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