Johnston Ming Manning LLP
Johnston Ming Manning LLP is a Red Deer law firm with over 70 years of experience serving Central Alberta. Their practice areas include wills and estates among civil, commercial, family, and real estate law.
- Emphasis on wills & estates
- Long-standing local firm
- 92 client reviews (4.4★ average)
Strong fit for wills & estates.
Johnston Ming Manning LLP is a Red Deer law firm with over 70 years of experience serving Central Alberta. Their practice areas include wills and estates among civil, commercial, family, and real estate law.
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Good fit for
- Real estate transactions and family law matters
- Wills and estate planning, home purchases, separation agreements
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In their own words.
“Brad Balon, Amanda Ross, Caleb Henry. Thank you.”
“Brad helped me with 2 mortgages one of which had some interesting issues with it, his help and advice was excellent!”
“My husband, myself and our daughter had wills done by Brett Bothwell. We were very impressed. Brett is very professional, caring, empathetic and does an excellent job. We would definitely recommend Brett to anyone, young or old!”
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| Johnston Ming Manning LLP · this provider | 92 | 4.4 | Wills & Estates |
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Which lawyers at Johnston Ming Manning LLP are most frequently mentioned for real estate transactions? +
Brad Balon is mentioned by multiple reviewers for real estate matters, including complex cross-border transactions, and is praised for professionalism and fair fees. Brett Bothwell has also been recommended for home purchases.
Does Johnston Ming Manning LLP handle wills and estate planning? +
Yes, multiple reviewers mention having wills prepared at the firm, with Brett Bothwell specifically named and praised for being professional, caring, and empathetic during the process.
Can Johnston Ming Manning LLP assist with family law and separation agreements? +
Yes, the firm handles family law matters including separation agreements, with Zack Porter named by several reviewers for family law cases. Reviewer experiences with separation agreement drafting have been mixed, so families may want to review documents carefully.
How responsive is the firm to client communications? +
Most reviewers describe timely responses and good availability from individual lawyers, though at least one reviewer reported difficulty reaching anyone by phone. Experiences may vary by lawyer and support staff.
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