Diane Ferrante

Suite 2800, 10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3V9
Canada
Office Phone: 780-409-4419
Member since 2018
Membership Type: IACP

Profession(s)

Barrister, Lawyer, Solicitor, Mediator

Diane C. Ferrante is a partner at Duncan Craig LLP and has been involved in matters through mediation, collaborative divorce and within the court system through litigation addressing issues such as child support, decision-making, parenting time, mobility, division of property, and spousal and partner support claims.

As a trained collaborative family lawyer, Diane actively engages with the collaborative team in every phase of the settlement process, taking on the roles of educator, advisor, and advocate for her clients. She supports clients in cultivating their interests, effectively expressing them, comprehending information and legal analyses, exploring various options, and communicating adeptly throughout negotiations.

As a trained mediator, Diane proactively focuses her practice on mediating family disputes between parties in an effort to guide them to a resolution outside of the court system, if possible. Recognizing the unique benefits of mediation, Diane firmly believes it to be the optimal pathway for families. Mediation not only facilitates open communication, understanding, and cooperative decision-making but also ensures a more cost-effective and efficient resolution process for families navigating complex legal matters.

Area(s) of Practice: Collaborative Law, Family Law, Mediation
License(s): LLB

Professional Activities

Diane is serving on the Duncan Craig LLP's Management Executive Committee and acts as the firm's Diversity Officer through the Law Society of Alberta's Justicia initiative. Diane is a registered member of several organizations, including the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), the Association of Collaborative Family Professionals (Edmonton) (ACFP), and the Collaborative Divorce Alberta Association (CDAA).

Professional Education

University of Alberta, LL.B. (with distinction) 2007
University of Alberta, M.Sc. 2004
University of Alberta, B.A. (with distinction) 2002