OUR PEOPLE
YOUR TEAM.

Working together.

Serving Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.

Free Consultation (780) 423-2643

Call to Book a Free Consultation
780-423-2643

Our Lawyers

Demas Schaefer has a dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals that are equipped to help you through your divorce and separation. We know that choosing the right lawyer is paramount for a client – you need someone you can rely upon when things are at their worst and that you can trust to be at their best. Get to know our people and trust us to do right by you.

Mark Demas
Partner / Lawyer / Mediator

Mark Demas

Mark is a co-founder of Demas Schaefer Family Lawyers. Mark practices in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, family property, spousal support, and marriage agreements.
Sean Schaefer
Partner / Lawyer / Mediator

Sean Schaefer

Sean is a co-founder of Demas Schaefer Family Lawyers. Sean has experience in all areas of family law with a focus on divorce, family property disputes, parenting, custody, and support. Adoptions also play a key role in Sean's practice.
Graeme Kluge
Counsel

Graeme Kluge

Graeme’s approach to resolving family law matters is fair but firm. He prides himself on tailoring his approach to the needs of his clients and their families. 
Sarbjit Bains
Counsel

Sarbjit Bains

Sarb brings 30 years of family law experience to this firm.  He has comprehensive experience and has realized success at all levels of Alberta courts.
Jaskiran Bajwa
Associate

Jaskiran Bajwa

Jaskiran specializes in high conflict family disputes and divorces. Jaskiran has a deep understanding of the complexities and high emotions that come with being involved in legal disputes.
Hailee F. Barber
Lawyer

Hailee Barber

As a family lawyer Hailee focuses on working with her clients to find practical, creative solutions to their legal issues, while being alive to their unique family dynamics.
Emily Gore
Associate

Emily Gore

Emily was called to the Bar in March 2019 and since becoming a lawyer, she has practiced almost entirely in the areas of family and divorce law.
Mathieu Maillet
Lawyer

Mathieu Maillet

Mathieu’s goal is to help clients through what is often a stressful and challenging time by offering clear, practical legal advice.
Aditya Parihar
Associate

Aditya Parihar

Aditya was called to the Bar in June 2022 and since becoming a lawyer, has practiced entirely in the areas of family and divorce law.

Our Legal Assistants

Kyla Baker
Paralegal

Kyla Baker

Kyla has 15 years’ experience as a family and divorce legal assistant and paralegal. Since moving to Edmonton in 2006 from Newfoundland, Kyla has worked both in large and small practices.
Avery Hague
Paralegal

Avery Hague

Avery Hague is a paralegal and family law assistant with nearly ten years of experience. Though she has dabbled in civil litigation, insurance defence, and wills and estates, her true passion lies in family law.
Jamie Hallam
Legal Assistant

Jamie Hallam

Jamie brings nearly a decade of valuable experience as a legal assistant to our team. While she has explored the realms of Civil Litigation and Wills and Estates, her enduring passion lies in the intricacies of Family Law.
Sue Kelly
Paralegal

Sue Kelly

Sue has over 25 years of experience working as a paralegal and family law legal assistant. Sue loves helping clients navigate the legal system and overcome hurdles they face in their divorce and separation.
McKayle Murphy
Paralegal

McKayle Murphy

McKayle has been working as a legal assistant for 10 years. Although she has mainly worked in Family Law, she has also worked in Civil, Criminal, Wills and Estates, Immigration and Personal Injury Law.
Donna Popiel
Paralegal

Donna Popiel

Donna has 24 years of experience as a family law paralegal and legal assistant. Donna makes it her goal to assist clients through their family law matters and make the process as cost-effective, easy to understand, and stress-free as possible.
Tanya Schofield
Paralegal

Tanya Schofield

Tanya is an experienced legal assistant and paralegal. Tanya has over 10 years of experience as a Senior Judicial Clerk and non-presiding Justice of the Peace as well as almost another 10 years of experience in private practice.
Alexandra Van
Legal Assistant

Alexandra Van

Alexandra is an accomplished legal professional with several years of specialized experience as a judicial assistant at the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta.

What's New

Blended Family and Step-Parenting Tips

Blended Family and Step-Parenting Tips

The way we look at families has changed dramatically over the years. The once “nuclear” family of children with two biological parents is no longer the tradition as dynamics and relationships evolve.