In 1997 I made a decision with Kevin Heinrichs to create a family law firm that would be different.We each had been exposed to styles of practice that we either adopted as part of our own or determined that we would not follow. That was close to two decades ago. Our firm has changed but the values we brought to the practice of family law in Henderson Heinrichs LLP remain true.It is hard to believe that I have been practicing family law since 1992. During these years of practice, I remain committed to finding the best resolution for my clients using all of the resources that are available. I have been trained as a mediator and use that skill in the representation of my clients in mediations and in court. While every family case is different, my goal is to work to resolve the matter without having to go to court. Unfortunately, there are cases that have to use the court system to get to a resolution. When that happens, I remain committed to working to get a successful resolution of your case through negotiated settlement. I will not however, have my client’s interests compromised by delay or lack of action.My role in the firm has changed over the past years as well as a result of our taking on junior lawyers that want to practice law the way it is done at Henderson Heinrichs LLP. Our lawyers have all come to us with an abundance of skill and a desire to get the job done for their clients in the most effective and cost efficient manner possible. It is a pleasure to work with my lawyers as a mentor and colleague.Our decision to open an office in Edmonton in 2016 was made to ensure that we are able to provide legal services to clients as a national firm as we were seeing an increasing amount of cases which involved multiple jurisdictions. I enjoy returning to my home town of Edmonton, going for a run through the river valley, enjoying the view from the patio of the Mac and of course, appearing at the Court of Queen’s Bench.