SERVICES BY PRACTICE AREA
- Foreclosure
- Secured Debt Collection
- Judgment Enforcement
- Preparation of conveyancing documents for Commercial Real Estate
- Preparation of conveyancing documents for Residential Real Estate
- Drafting and Review of Purchase and Sale Agreements for Commercial and Residential Real Estate
- Land Leases and Licenses of Occupation
- Condominium Corporation Annual Maintenance
- Formation and Annual Maintenance of Non-Profits and Societies
- Non-Profit Governance including bylaw drafting and review, and dispute resolution
- Formation of Corporations, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures
- Annual Corporate Maintenance including preparation of dividends, share redemptions, and annual returns
- Administration of Estates including preparation of Grants of Probate and Grants of Administration
- Preparation of Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives
- Review and Negotiation of Franchise Agreements
- Drafting, negotiation, and Review of Leases including Renewals
- Development Permits and Development Appeals
Financing & Secured Transactions
- Preparation of Financing Documents (Lenders)
- Drafting and Negotiating Security Agreements
- Default and Enforcement Advice
- Loan Agreement Drafting and Review
- Secured Transaction Negotiations
- Personal and Real Property Collateral
- PPSA Registration and Filings
BIOGRAPHY
Charlene has been a part of the Davidson & Williams team for many years, having started her legal education with us as a summer student and most recently, joined our firm as a partner. She obtained her law degree from Thompson Rivers University and her Bachelor of Education from Mount Royal University.
While Charlene maintains a primarily solicitor focused practice, she believes in being proficient in oral advocacy as well as written advocacy. Charlene has successfully appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta, including the Alberta Court of Appeal.
Being involved in her community is something that is important to Charlene. She is a gentle, yet commanding leader who strives to lead with integrity, empathy, and professionalism. She leads by example and enjoys sharing her legal knowledge and life experiences through speaking engagements including conferences, webinars, seminars, and podcasts. Personal development is a cornerstone of Charlene’s daily life and as such, she loves any opportunity to learn or share her knowledge with others.
Charlene volunteers both nationally and provincially, as well as within the Lethbridge community. She currently serves as a director on the board of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Lethbridge, and the Lethbridge Bar Association.
Charlene was raised in southern Alberta and spent most of her childhood summers at 40 Mile Reservoir camping and slalom skiing. In her spare time, Charlene enjoys playing piano, crocheting, and spending time with her fur babies, Phoebe, Frankie, and Ellie.
EDUCATION & CALL TO BAR
Education
Juris Doctor - Thompson Rivers University, 2019
Bachelor of Education - Mount Royal University, 2016
Call to Bar
2020, Alberta
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
2024 Community Votes Lethbridge
Platinum - Estates Lawyers
Gold - Lawyers
Silver - Real Estate Law & Lawyers
2023 Lethbridge Chamber Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
2022 Clawbies Award Winner (Best Social Media Accounts): The Scheffette Newsletter
2018 Dean's Course Prize in Ethical Lawyering
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & MEMBERSHIPS
Past
- Sections Subcommittee
- Young Lawyers Section
- Law Students Section