DBB Law Recognized Across Eight Practice Areas in 2027 Best Law Firms™ – Canada Rankings

DBB Law is proud to announce its recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada, earning nine national and regional rankings across eight practice areas, including five Regional Tier 1 distinctions in Calgary.

The Calgary-based full-service law firm has been recognized for its work in Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates, Construction Law, Corporate Law, and Labour and Employment Law. The firm has also received a National Tier 3 ranking in Family Law, extending its recognition beyond the Calgary region.

These achievements build upon DBB Law‘s previous inclusion in the 2025 and 2026 editions of Best Law Firms™ – Canada, reflecting its established presence within Alberta’s legal community and its broad range of services for individuals, families, and businesses.

DBB Law’s 2027 Best Law Firms Rankings

In the 2027 edition, DBB Law received the following distinctions:

Regional Tier 1 – Calgary

• Corporate and Commercial Litigation
• Family Law
• Family Law Mediation
• Real Estate Law
• Trusts and Estates

Regional Tier 2 – Calgary

• Construction Law

Regional Tier 3 – Calgary

• Corporate Law
• Labour and Employment Law

National Tier 3

• Family Law

These nine rankings recognize DBB Law‘s work across litigation, dispute resolution, business law, real estate, and estate planning and administration.

About Best Law Firms™ – Canada

Each year, Best Law Firms™ – Canada recognizes law firms across the country based on their professional reputation, demonstrated performance, and contributions within specific legal practice areas and regional markets.

The selection process incorporates several forms of professional assessment and research, drawing on evaluations from clients and professional references, feedback provided by practising lawyers, interviews with industry leaders, and information supplied by the firms under consideration.

To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have at least one lawyer included in the corresponding edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for a practice area evaluated by Best Law Firms.

What Factors Influence the Best Law Firms – Canada Rankings?

The evaluation considers various indicators of professional performance, including a firm’s responsiveness to clients, integrity, quality of service, understanding of client objectives, and standing among members of the legal profession.

Firms are assessed in the context of their particular legal disciplines and geographic markets. Following this review, qualifying firms receive tiered distinctions based on their overall evaluation results, rather than being placed in a conventional numerical ranking system.

The published results offer individuals, businesses, and legal professionals a resource for researching Canadian law firms whose work and professional reputations have received recognition through the annual evaluation process.

Continued Recognition for DBB Law and Its Lawyers

DBB Law‘s inclusion in the 2027 edition follows its recognition in the 2025 and 2026 editions of Best Law Firms™ – Canada, continuing a tradition of professional recognition across multiple practice areas.

The firm’s latest achievements also complement the individual recognition of 10 DBB Law lawyers in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™:

• Wendy E. Best, KC: Family Law
• Chris Dormer: Labour and Employment Law
• Fulvio M. Durante, TEP: Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates
• Caroline P. Lee, KC: Family Law
• Aaron D. Martens, KC: Family Law and Family Law Mediation
• Mark R.D. Sawyer: Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates
• Gordon Sterchi, KC: Family Law and Family Law Mediation
• Sandy Vander Ziel, KC: Family Law and Family Law Mediation
• Beth Younggren: Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation
• David F. Younggren, KC: Corporate and Commercial Litigation

In addition to the firm’s 10 individual Best Lawyers recognitions, Siobhan H. Morgan has been named in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ for Family Law.

More Than Four Decades of Legal Service in Calgary

For more than 40 years, DBB Law has provided legal services to individuals, families, and businesses in Calgary and throughout Alberta.

The firm’s practice encompasses family law, civil and commercial litigation, corporate and business law, construction law, labour and employment law, real estate, and wills, estates, and trusts. Its lawyers assist clients with everything from routine legal transactions and planning matters to complex disputes requiring litigation, negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.

The firm’s continued inclusion in Best Law Firms™ – Canada reflects its longstanding involvement in Alberta’s legal community and its commitment to providing practical, forward-thinking legal services.

Contact DBB Law for Comprehensive Legal Services in Calgary

DBB Law is honoured to receive recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada. We congratulate our lawyers and staff on this achievement and extend our appreciation to our clients, colleagues, and peers for their continued confidence and support.

Our Calgary lawyers provide legal representation and advice to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses throughout Alberta in family law, corporate and commercial litigation, business transactions, real estate, construction disputes, employment matters, and estate planning and administration. To learn more about our legal services or discuss a legal matter, contact us online or call 403-265-7777 to arrange a consultation.