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DBB Law Recognized in 2025 Best Law Firms™ – Canada
October 31, 2024

Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP (DBB Law) is proud to announce its inclusion in the esteemed 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada. This accomplishment underscores the firm’s depth of experience and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services across a wide range of practice areas for over four decades.
Best Law Firms™ – Canada: Extensive Methodology for Identifying the Top Law Firms
Inclusion in Best Law Firms™ – Canada signifies a firm’s unwavering commitment to legal excellence. The selection process is meticulous and objective, leveraging collaborative research methodology. This methodology utilizes qualitative and quantitative data garnered from peer and client reviews, bolstered by a proprietary algorithmic technology. Peer evaluations are particularly insightful, as lawyers are best positioned to assess the capabilities and accomplishments of their colleagues within specific practice areas and geographic regions. Client reviews further validate the firm’s commitment to providing exceptional service and achieving positive outcomes for its clientele.
This data-driven approach culminates in a tiered system that identifies the top 2% of legal professionals within the industry. Inclusion in Best Law Firms™ – Canada signifies a firm’s place among the legal elite, earning the trust and respect of peers and clients alike.
Regional Excellence
DBB Law achieved prominent Tier 1 rankings in Calgary for Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Family Law, and Family Law Mediation. This highlights the firm’s comprehensive capabilities in handling both business and family law disputes. For businesses, DBB Law‘s Corporate and Commercial Litigation team offers a wealth of experience in resolving contractual disputes, shareholder disagreements, and other business-related conflicts. The firm’s Family Law and Family Law Mediation teams are adept at navigating the complexities of family disputes, offering clients a comprehensive range of options tailored to their unique circumstances. This can include mediation services, which aim to facilitate productive negotiations and help reach mutually agreeable solutions outside of court, often saving clients time and money.
Demonstrating Versatility Across Diverse Practice Areas
Further solidifying its position as a leading legal resource, DBB Law garnered Tier 2 rankings in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates in Calgary. The firm’s ADR team is adept at facilitating productive negotiations through mediation and arbitration, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively outside of the courtroom. DBB Law’s Real Estate Law team possesses a comprehensive understanding of residential and commercial real estate transactions, ensuring smooth and successful closings for clients. In the realm of Trusts and Estates, the firm’s lawyers provide invaluable guidance on estate planning, will preparation, and trust administration, helping individuals safeguard their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out after their passing.
Well-Rounded Knowledge & Skill
DBB Law‘s impressive performance is further solidified by Tier 3 rankings in Calgary for Construction Law, Corporate Law, and Labour and Employment Law. This comprehensive range of rankings underscores the firm’s versatility and ability to cater to a wide array of legal needs. Whether clients require assistance with construction contracts and disputes, navigating complex corporate transactions, or resolving workplace issues, DBB Law‘s team of experienced lawyers is equipped to provide strategic counsel and effective representation.
These diverse practice areas showcase DBB Law‘s versatility in catering to a broad range of legal needs, allowing them to serve clients comprehensively throughout various life stages and business ventures.
Eligibility for Inclusion in Best Law Firms™ – Canada
To be eligible for inclusion in Best Law Firms™ – Canada, at least one lawyer from the firm must be recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™. This requirement ensures that the firms included in the rankings have demonstrated a high level of individual skill and peer recognition.
In August, 11 DBB Law lawyers were named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™.
- Wendy E. Best, KC – Family Law
- Patricia L. Blocksom, KC – Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law
- Fulvio M. Durante – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts & Estates
- Caroline P. Lee, KC – Family Law
- Aaron D. Martens, KC – Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Mark R.D. Sawyer – Real Estate Law
- Gordon Sterchi, KC – Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Sandy Vander Ziel – Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Jason L. Wilkins, KC – Family Law and Labour & Employment Law
- Beth Younggren – Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- David F. Younggren, KC – Corporate and Commercial Litigation
About Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP (DBB Law)
Established in Calgary, DBB Law is a full-service law firm with a rich history dating back over 40 years. The firm has cultivated a unique approach, blending personalized service with market-leading legal knowledge. DBB Law prioritizes a deep understanding of each client’s individual needs and goals, ensuring timely and effective communication throughout the legal process. The firm caters to a diverse clientele, encompassing individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations.
Whether navigating the complexities of a family law dispute, resolving a commercial contract disagreement, or planning for the future, DBB Law is committed to providing clients with the legal guidance and support they need to achieve their objectives.
DBB Law with Prestigious Recognition
DBB Law is immensely proud of being named to the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada. This recognition validates the firm’s unwavering commitment to legal excellence and client satisfaction. The firm’s inclusion in this prestigious list is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and experience of its team. DBB Law remains dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and continuing to be a leader in the Canadian legal industry.