Garbe, Mel

Mel is the founder of Lift Legal and is passionate about helping families in St. Albert and the Edmonton Area.  Having been in the role of a client himself, Mel has a keen understanding of how difficult and daunting the process of separation and divorce can be. He ensures that his approach to the collaborative family law process is not simply the application of a prescribed process but a well thought out approach to negotiation and problem solving that puts parties in the position to reach a fair agreement that successfully addresses their interests and enables them to effectively co-parent going forward.
Mel also has significant experience in corporate law, which provides him with the unique ability to assist clients in family matters when they intersect with complex corporate structures and other business considerations that are affected by separation and divorce.
Mel prides himself on being a highly competent and knowledgeable lawyer that is very approachable, possessing a knack for simplifying matters for clients and serving as a calming influence throughout the collaborative family law process.