About Us
Decades of dedication and experienced discretion. At O'Neil, Dunn, Anya Barristers & Solicitors we combine our decades of legal experience to litigate and innovate for our clients.
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Our lawyers have over 70 years' experience. Nationally and internationally known and respected lawyers Sean O'Neil, Paul Dunn and Uba Anya form a formidable, respected and tenacious lineup. Clients facing serious criminal matters, issues of commercial disputes, drafting of sustainable wills and estate planning can depend on their compassion, discretion and determination.
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We know your reputation is of utmost importance so we treat it as our own. You can expect the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion working with a team steeped in professionalism and integrity. Our decades of criminal and civil litigation, wills and estate planning have shown that most clients want their legal issues solved in an efficient and cost effective manner.
The Team
Meet our team of talented professionals
Sean O'Neil
Lawyer
Sean O'Neil has over 40 years experience appearing before the Alberta Courts. His vast experience includes but is not limited to the following areas of practice:
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Family Law
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Matrimonial Law
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Estate Litigation
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Wrongful Dismissal
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Divorce
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Commercial Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Wills, Estates & Trusts
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Corporate Law
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Education
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University of Calgary, B.A., 1978
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Dalhousie University, LL.B., 1981
Phone: 403-910-0401
Mail: sean@oneillaw.ca
Paul J. Dunn TEP
Lawyer
Paul practices in the areas of Wills and Estates, Corporate Commercial and Real Estate.
He has extensive experience in the area of Wills and Estates focusing on estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation.
He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is on the executive of the South Alberta Canadian Bar Association Wills and Trusts practice session and is a past Chair of the Elder Law practice session.
Paul has been a regular lecturer in the area of Wills and Estates with the Legal Education Society of Alberta and with STEP and has taught at the Alberta Law Society Bar Administration Course in the area of Wills and Estates.
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Education
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1981 Bachelor of Commerce degree (B Comm) from the University of Calgary
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1984 Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from McGill University
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Professional Affiliations
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Member of the Law Society of Alberta
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Member of the Canadian Bar Association
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Member of the Executive Committee, Canadian Bar Association, Wills and Trusts subsection
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Member of the Estate Planning Council in Calgary
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Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Phone: 403-910-0550
Website: https://dunnlegalservices.com/
Uba Anya
Lawyer
Uba Anya's practice is primarily in commercial litigation with an emphasis in the areas of Collections, Security Enforcement, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation, Private and Commercial Lease Disputes, Subrogation matters, Foreclosures and Judicial Sales.
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He serves as Legal Counsel, partnering with several lending institutions and banks, trustees and receivers, insurance companies, private and commercial property owners and landlords, condominium corporations and charitable organizations.
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Uba assists clients in dealing with commercial disputes at both the Provincial Court and Court of King’s Bench. Over the years, he has conducted representations at both the Provincial and Court of King’s Bench levels on behalf of National Banks and large insurance institutions.
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He has extensive experience in real estate transactions, aiding his clients with all aspects of residential purchases and sales.
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He has particular experience in small claims trials, conducting mediations and dealing with negotiations as it pertains to debt recovery. Uba has over the years, in addition to his practice, contributed extensively to his community and is involved in providing voluntary services.
Education
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Bachelor of Laws, University of North London, United Kingdom -2002
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Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law Store Street, United Kingdom – 2003
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Bachelor of Law, Nigerian Law School, Nigeria – 2007
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Certificate of Qualification – National Committee of Accreditation, the Federation of Law Societies of Canada - 2013
Phone: 403-918-8398
Mail: uanya@odalawyers.com
Alice Li
Legal Assistant
Alice Li has worked as a Legal Assistant for over 10 years. Over the years, she has garnered exceptional experience in the areas of Family Law, Wills and Estates, Corporate Law, Litigation, Commercial and Real Estate Law. She works closely with the Firm lawyers on various areas of law and is quite meticulous in her role. In her spare time, she is kept busy by her kids, family, faith community and hobbies such as reading and hiking.
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SAIT Legal Assistant Certificate 2007
Phone: 403-719-4848
Mail: ali@odalawyers.com
Jessica Dacosta
Student-at-Law
Jessica obtained her LLB degree at the University of Liverpool in England, UK. As a student, she was a member of the Liverpool Law Clinic and regularly volounteered with the Liverpool Guild of Students. After she obtained her degree in 2015, she moved to Canada to further her education. Jessica attended the University of Calgary and obtained an LLM- Masters in Energy Environmental and Natural Resources Law. She thereafter worked for a National Insurance company for over four years and has attained considerable experience in personal injury matters.
Jessica loves working with children and has regularly volounteered as a childrens instructor with the Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary. During her leisure time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her young family, baking and listening to a wide genre of music.
Mail: jdacosta@odalawyers.com
