Michael R. Danyluik K.C.
Mike was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, he received his Bachelor of Arts [honors] from the University of Western Ontario and his Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Alberta. He was called to the Alberta bar in 1994 and Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2022.
Mike commenced his practice with the Attorney General of Alberta gaining extensive experience with all major criminal prosecutions including homicides, armed robberies, motor vehicle fatalities, sexual assaults, aggravated assaults and many other offences under the criminal code and provincial legislation.
In September 2001, Mike built on this foundation with Davidson Gregory Danyluik where he was a partner for 15 years and the Responsible Lawyer for the firm to the Law Society of Alberta. Through his intensive criminal trial practice he has successfully defended clients charged with murder, robbery, sexual assault, fraud, major narcotics trafficking, criminal fatalities, proceeds, breach of trust and all manner of serious and complex offences. His trial work has led to significant precedent being set in both the Alberta Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada involving Right to Counsel and excluding use of legislative and contractually compelled statements. Challenging the admissibility of evidence for breaches of a client’s rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms continues to be a focus in his practice. Mike has taken this foundation and now provides representation and advice to members of professional associations, primarily the Edmonton Police Association, who are either under investigation for, or are charged with, administrative or criminal offences.
As an extension of his practice Mike continues to be involved in the legal community both through continuing education and volunteer work. From 2005-2011, he was a member of the Edmonton Regional Legal Aid Committee which reviews appeals from persons denied coverage for all categories of legal services serving as Chair from 2008-2011. He then moved on to the Northern Appeals Committee for 3 years which represented the highest level of Appeal or request for provision of legal services for individuals or special coverage and disbursements to counsel. In addition to his committee work, Mike routinely hosted law school students for the Job Shadowing program and participates in the career fair at the University of Alberta law school. He has been both a principal and a mentor for articling students and young lawyers and continues to provide advice and opinions for other counsel with respect to criminal and administrative matters. He has both lectured at, and continues to attend and participate in legal, forensic science, forensic psychology and advocacy related conferences and seminars.
Mike recognizes that when persons are charged with or even investigated for Criminal or disciplinary offences they may incur personal, professional and financial stress which often extends to their close family and friends. In many cases the process itself is foreign to the client and at the very least raises many questions. As a result, the foundation of the relationship Mike has with each client is built on providing them an understanding of the case against them, the law which applies, defenses which may exist, how the case may and should be handled, any costs involved and expected outcomes. In each instance, whether the matter is litigated or resolved it is conducted with attention, diligence, industry, integrity and expertise.
Janet Davis
Janet brings a wealth of diverse experience to assist the office and our clients. Born in Northern Manitoba and raised locally, Janet has a Law Enforcement and Security Diploma from GMCC that led to nearly a decade of experience in the field as a private investigator and security supervisor for various industries. From there she transitions into the medical field gaining a Unit Clerk certificate and 2 years of nursing schooling which led to over a decade of experience working in the Emergency, Critical Care, Trauma and Cardiology wings of hospitals.
After obtaining her legal assistant diploma she has worked with Mike and Rod Gregory to manage their practices and where able their clients and files. She is also a Commissioner for Oaths.
Providing legal assistance to clients requires a team effort and Janet’s skills and expertise further ensure that all clients are served with an uncompromised high level of professional skill and service.