Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor, business lawyers office is located in Edmonton's west-end and is easily accessible. Office hours accommodate our clients' needs, and we readily meet clients at their businesses as requested.

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Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor has been formed by four senior lawyers whose common focus is on business law, and providing necessary personal legal advice to individuals on related matters.
The Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor office is located in Edmonton’s west-end and is easily accessible. Office hours accommodate our clients’ needs, and we readily meet clients at their businesses as requested.
Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor provides legal advice on incorporations; mergers and acquisitions; corporate governance; shareholders’ rights and agreements; banking, borrowing, lending, and secured transactions; real estate transactions, leasing and real estate development. The firm also undertakes security enforcement, commercial collections, and business litigation, and advises non-profit organizations and foundations.
Collateral to those issues, Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor provides individuals with expertise on personal matters relating to wills and estates and related future planning.
Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor does not undertake personal injury lawsuits, matrimonial litigation or any criminal matters, but will arrange for competent and suitable representation for any clients who require those services.
Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor has a specific direction and purpose in client representation, and seeks to ensure that within cost effective limits all possibilities are examined and explored to ensure that adequate accounting and taxation advice is incorporated into any plans or actions, and that the results are practical and cost effective.
Lynass, Ferguson & Shoctor invites client inquiries and new clients who wish to deal with proven and experienced lawyers in a flexible and accommodating legal practice.
Fees and billing arrangements will be discussed and agreed at the start of each matter, and can be tailored to each circumstance.
Doug Lynass has been practicing law for 25 years. He was schooled in Edmonton, graduated from the University of Alberta in Arts (B.A.69) and Law (LL.B. 75) and in economics at the University of Washington, (M.A. 72). Doug has focused on business and commercial law for many years, and has successfully represented clients before all courts in Alberta. He is active professionally, and served as the chair of the Real Estate section of the North Alberta branch of the Canadian Bar Association for 1994-1996, as the chair of the Business Law section of the North Alberta branch of the Canadian Bar Association for 1996-1998, as the North Alberta Section Coordinator of the Canadian Bar Association for 1997-1999, and as a membership committee co-chair for 1999-2001. He has also served as an instructor in real estate at the Alberta bar admission courses for the past several years, and has prepared course materials for the mortgages part of the real estate portion of the bar admission courses. Doug has been a director of the West Edmonton Business Association since 1995, and serves as its President for 1998-2001. Doug has also been a director, officer, ice allocator and President of S.W. Edmonton minor hockey associations over many years, including acting as President of S.W. Zone minor hockey association of Edmonton from 1991 to 1998. Doug is currently a director of the Edmonton Royals Jr. B hockey club.
Doug Lynass: direct phone line - 780.483.3155
e-mail: dlynass@altabusinesslaw.com

Richard Ferguson has been practicing law for 24 years. He was schooled in Saskatchewan, and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in Arts (B.A. 75) and Law (LL.B. 76). Richard has successfully represented his clients before all courts in Alberta, and has broad experience in business and commercial law. Richard is the national chairperson of the Law Office Management section of the Canadian Bar Association for 1997-1999, and is the chairperson of the Northern Alberta branch of the Law Office Management section of the Canadian Bar Association for 1995-1999. Richard has been a director of the West Edmonton Business Association since 1995, and serves as the chairperson of the Municipal Affairs Committee responsible for monitoring and advising on developments at Edmonton’s City Hall. Richard has been actively involved in community based sports groups in S.W. Edmonton, and was a director of the Alberta Choral Federation for several years until 1998.
Richard Ferguson: direct phone line - 780.483.3175
e-mail: rferguson@altabusinesslaw.com

Marshall Shoctor has been practicing law for 20 years. He was schooled in Edmonton and graduated from the University of Alberta in Arts (B.A. 77) and Law (L.L.B. 80). Marshall has successfully represented clients in all courts in Alberta, and has extensive experience in business and commercial law. Marshall is the Past-President of the Citadel Theatre Board of Directors, and has been a director of the Citadel Theatre since 1986. The Citadel Theater is an internationally recognized centre of theatrical excellence that is enhanced by its exceptional facilities, which include the Shoctor Theatre, and is located on Edmonton’s central municipal square.
Marshall Shoctor: direct phone line - 780.483.8475
e-mail: mshoctor@altabusinesslaw.com

Donald H. Heighington, serves as counsel to the firm, and as an active member of the firm. Don has practiced law in Edmonton for more than 30 years, after graduating in Arts (B.A. 65) and Law (L.L.B. 68) from the University of Alberta. He and has exceptional experience and expertise in business and commercial law, and in land development. Don has successfully represented clients in all courts of Alberta, and in the Supreme Court of Canada. Don provides advice and direction to local, national and international corporations, and to individuals requiring sophisticated knowledge and experience. Don has served both as a director and as an officer of various active business enterprises, and has undertaken commercial activities and projects for various clients and investors. Don has been an active community participant for many years, and has coached successful advanced teams in minor hockey and soccer at different times.
Don Heighington: direct phone line - 780.483.5404
dheighington@altabusinesslaw.com