Our Team
JR MacDonald,
Lawyer
With over 40 years of legal experience, JR is well-equipped to provide dynamic solutions to highly-complex legal matters. In particular, JR specializes in working with owner-managers of closely-held corporations and their professional advisors to develop and implement strategies and structures to achieve tax-efficiency, wealth-building, business succession and personal succession.
Outside the Office
An avid golfer, JR can often be found on golf courses around Calgary, either taking divots on the greens or relaxing with a good whiskey and cigar.
Areas of Practice
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Business Law
Credentials
Alberta Bar, 1982
Bachelor of Laws, University of Western Ontario, 1981
Professional Membership
Law Society of Alberta
Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Tax Foundation
Laura Mayer
, Paralegal
Laura has worked at multiple prominent law firms in Calgary over the span of her 40 year career, during which time she gained extensive experience in numerous areas of law. In particular, Laura possesses in-depth knowledge of business and tax law, and is skilled in the areas of real estate and securities law. Laura is always eager to take on new challenges and enjoys helping streamline complicated legal issues.
Outside the Office
When she’s not a work, Laura enjoys slowing down and indulging in a good book, gardening or getting creative with needlecrafts.
Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Law and Society, University of Calgary, 2004
Associated Professionals
We work closely with Griffith & Associates: Financial and Estate Planning Services Ltd., and other professional advisors, in order to best serve our clients’ needs and interests.