DEREK VAN TASSELL, KC

Derek Van Tassell Lawyer headshot

DEREK VAN TASSELL, KC

Derek was born in Germany and raised near Edmonton, AB. He completed his: Bachelor of Arts in 1996 from the University of Alberta; Bachelor of Laws in 1999 from the University of New Brunswick; served as managing partner of SGB Law LLP from 2012-2014; and received his KC designation in 2014 for service to the legal profession. He was named Regional Managing Partner of Northern Alberta in 2022.

Derek has practiced law in Grande Prairie since 1999 and his practice now focuses on Real Estate, Business Law, and Commercial transactions, as well as being the Regional Managing Partner for Grande Prairie since 2021. He has appeared before the Alberta Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Appeal. Derek’s passion is service to the community. For over 20 years, Derek has sat on multiple Not-for-Profit Boards as a director. He was also instrumental in setting up the Pro Bono Grande Prairie Legal Guidance Clinic.

Away from law, Derek enjoys sports (particularly coaching and playing soccer), reading, and travelling.

Education

What my clients say...

Very professional, friendly, and explained everything very clearly.

What my clients say...

I appreciated Derek’s kindness and patience and willingness to go above and beyond to make my life easier in a trying time.

What my clients say...

Derek made my wife and I feel very comfortable and was very open and direct with the information.

Family & Divorce

To Mediate or Not to Mediate by Gayle E. Hiscocks

In legal disputes, there are various options to get the relief you are seeking.  One of the more popular options …

Family & Divorce

Lethbridge & Fort McMurray Divorce Lawyer – Mark R. Baril Discusses Resolving Conflict in Separation and Divorce

I often say, there are two ways to get things done. The first is by force; the other by agreement. …