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Gemma helps clients navigate the legal and emotional complexities of separation, divorce, and parenting arrangements with compassion and clarity. Her practice includes a wide range of family law matters, including property division, parenting plans, spousal and child support.

“Family law is about helping people move through a difficult chapter with as much stability, dignity, and care as possible. Helping clients and their children navigate the process in a constructive and supportive way is where I find the most meaning in my work.”

With every client, Gemma focuses on de-escalation and long-term outcomes. Whether advocating for clients in negotiations or preparing for mediation, she works to resolve disputes in a way that prioritizes both legal outcomes and emotional well-being. With a background in psychology and law, Gemma helps clients stay focused on what matters most, especially when children are involved, and ensures they feel heard and supported throughout the process.

Gemma also regularly assists clients with real estate transactions that intersect with family law matters—such as the sale or transfer of the family home—and brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to every file.

Prior to practicing in Canada, Gemma worked as a lawyer in the Philippines, where she handled a broad range of legal matters, including family and employment law. She later served as in-house counsel and head of HR for a large corporation, where she gained valuable experience managing people and navigating sensitive workplace and personal dynamics. That focus on human connection, combined with her education in psychology, is what continues to guide her approach to family law.

Accolades

  • Featured in All Alberta Magazine

How to contact Gemma

Phone: 403.231.8219
Email: g.dee@svrlawyers.com

Legal Assistant: Maria Taneo
Phone: 403.231.3454
Email: m.taneo@svrlawyers.com

Great experience. Professional and thoughtful with good insights.
Relaxed and to the point team. Helped me when I panicked to stay calm and then walked me through things. Really friendly and always available
Very satisfied with the services provided by the lawyers at SVR Lawyers! It was a long and convoluted divorce process, but Cindy Lee and their assistants have helped me to navigate through it and finalize it. I highly recommend them!
J.B., Client

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