William A. Stefura, Q.C
William Stefura is one of the most knowledgeable and sought after corporate lawyers in the Peace Region. He has acted for a myriad of organizations, from multi-million dollar corporations to more humble family businesses. In each instance, William applies 30 years of experience and an encyclopaedic understanding of the law to best protect the interests of his clients.
After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta, Mr. Stefura entered the Law School of the same institution in 1972. William graduated from the University of Alberta Law School in 1975 and was called to both the Alberta and Northwest Territories Bars in 1976. He has subsequently advocated for his clients’ interests before every level of court in Alberta.
When William is not in the office, you might find him around a campfire with friends, throwing a line into one of our Province’s many lakes, or patiently walking through forests in pursuit of a trophy.
Allan A. Greber
Allan was born and raised in the Peace Region. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.P.E. in 1987. He was accepted by the law school of the same institution in 1989, where he remained until 1992 to complete his LLB. He was called to the Alberta bar in 1993, and has since then been steadily building a first-rate practice in Grande Prairie.
Allan is one of the rare few who possess the skill, business acumen, and pioneering spirit to venture into their own law practice. He was the driving force behind the partnership of Stefura, Greber & Beal LLP, and has carefully planned the firm’s professional development. His knowledge and abilities are founded on years of legal study and service. During the period prior to the firm’s creation in 2002, Allan led another successful law firm, Greber & Associates.
Allan focuses on Real Estate law and Wills & Estates. His work as a solicitor is matched by his experience as a litigator. Allan has appeared before all levels of the Alberta courts, in addition to appearances in Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Andrew M. Beal
Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts with Honours Standing from the University of Alberta in 1983. He owned a landscaping company and began working towards a Master’s degree in History before finally choosing to study law at historic Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Andrew’s law school career was distinguished - he consistently finished in the top of his class. Since graduating from law school in 1991, Andrew has practised exclusively in Alberta.
Mr. Beal is the managing partner of Stefura, Greber & Beal LLP and was instrumental in the firm’s creation. He is an excellent litigator and has advocated for clients’ interests before every level of court in Alberta. His skill in the courtroom is a large reason why our firm is a leader in the industry.
Andrew also finds time for an enormous amount of community and volunteer work. To name only a fraction of his involvement:
- Active member of the 2007 Western Canada Games Bid Committee;
- Past President of the Odyssey House Women’s Shelter;
- Organizer for the 2003 World Cup Luge;
- Chairman of the 2000 Alberta Summer Games.
Derek Van Tassell
Derek earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta in 1996, majoring in History. A law degree was completed in 1999 at the University of New Brunswick. Mr. Van Tassell was called to the Alberta bar in 2001 and has practiced in Grande Prairie since then.
His practice is in a range of areas, including Civil Litigation, Family Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate. He has appeared at the Alberta Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Derek is heavily involved in the community and currently is:
- President of Grande Prairie Men’s Soccer League;
- Member of Grande Prairie Legal Aid Society of Alberta;
- Director at Sunrise House (Youth Emergency Shelter);
- Member of Professional Responsibility Committee of Law Society of Alberta;
- President of Grande Prairie Bar Association.
Veronica P. Donald
Veronica became an associate with Stefura, Greber & Beal LLP in 2007. Her undergraduate work focussed on classical civilizations and languages. Ms. Donald excelled in several subjects in Law school at the University of Manitoba, but was most recognized for her work in Civil Procedure and Constitutional Law. She was also awarded the Prize for Highest Standing in Law & Literature. Her working knowledge of Spanish, French and German will add new depth to the services our firm already provides.
Jeffrey F.M. Donald
Jeffrey became an associate with Stefura, Greber & Beal LLP in 2007. His academic honours include the Honourable Mr. Justice Hudson Prize for Highest Standing in Jurisprudence and the Manitoba Law Society Prize for academic excellence in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Jeff was also named Solomon Greenberg Finalist for oral and written Advocacy in moot trial and appeal competitions. His undergraduate work focussed on conservation biology and social science.
Patrice Brideau
Patrice Brideau joined our firm as an associate in 2008. Patrice is a litigator with focus on family law and general civil litigation, including personal injury law, construction law, and employment law. Before moving to Grande Prairie, Patrice practiced for two years in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Patrice was born and raised in the small coastal town of Shippagan, New Brunswick. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music from the Universite de Moncton in 2002, and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the same university in 2005. Patrice is a member of the Alberta Law Society, the Canadian Bar Association, the Grande Prairie Bar Association, l'Association des juristes d'expression francais de l'Alberta, and the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers' Association. He is fully bilingual and serves on the Board of Directors for the Association Canadienne Francaise de l'Alberta, regionale de Grande Prairie.
Support Staff
Our firm greatly depends on the skill and dedication of support staff. These are the people who truly help make our firm flourish. A testament to the respect that exists between lawyers and support staff at Stefura, Greber & Beal LLP, many members of our team have been with us for decades. We simply cannot function without the knowledge and hard work of these professionals.