About Us
Nora K. LeBlanc
Lawyer and Mediator
Nora has been assisting individuals and families with resolving issues arising as a result of family breakdowns for over 25 years, primarily in the Edmonton area but also briefly in Long Island, New York. She has been a member of the Law Society of Alberta since 1994, a member of the New York State Bar since 2001 and a Registered Collaborative Family Lawyer since 2015. Nora is a board member of the Association of Collaborative Family Professionals (Edmonton) and is a Chair of the Membership Committee for ACFP(E).
Nora's approach to family law is to explore all options for conflict resolution and to assist clients to find the most efficient and cost-effective means of settlement while minimizing conflict and preserving relationships to the extent possible. While litigation is sometimes necessary to the resolution of family disputes, the adversarial litigation process can be expensive and inefficient and often contributes to increased conflict to the detriment of individuals and families. Nora's mediation and collaborative family law practice allows her to expand the range of options for resolving disputes. Call Nora for advice on options for moving forward with resolving your family law issues.
Derya Ciplak
Student-at-Law
Derya has incorporated key aspects of her extensive customer service background into her career in law. She enjoys connecting with people and finding ways to help. Her articling term has consisted of assisting clients in various legal settings, such as settlement meetings, Early Intervention Case Conferences, Family Chambers and trials.
She attained her BA in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Alberta in 2020, and pursued her law degree at the University of Leicester, where she graduated with honors in 2022. During her studies, Derya volunteered with the Elizabeth Fry Society at the Court of Justice of Edmonton.
Derya has successfully completed her NCA exams and is now a registered member of the Law Society of Alberta and a Roster Lawyer for Legal Aid Alberta.
Derya devotes her extra time to traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Languages
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English
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Turkish/Türkçe (fluent)
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Spanish/Español (moderate)