Atty. Melissa Timbres

Atty. Melissa Timbres

Melissa Timbres has a general solicitor’s practice, focused on banking and finance, commercial real estate, land development, and corporate commercial transactions. Melissa advises clients on a range of commercial matters, including with respect to commercial real estate purchase and sales, land development contracts, secured financings, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions of businesses, technology and licensing matters, and contracting for third party services.

Edmonton Edmonton 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (780) 429-1751 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melissa Timbres at a glance

Melissa Timbres is a business and real estate attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa Timbres has a general solicitor’s practice, focused on banking and finance, commercial real estate, land development, and corporate commercial transactions
  • Melissa advises clients on a range of commercial matters, including with respect to commercial real estate purchase and sales, land development contracts, secured financings, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions of businesses, technology and licensing matters, and contracting for third party services
  • Clients include owner-managed businesses, financial institutions, and numerous other not for profit organizations
  • In addition, Melissa also practices in the area of privacy law, drafting privacy policies, advising on compliance issues in contracts such as service contracts, international and outsourcing arrangements and assisting with numerous other privacy law compliance issues for both the private and public sector
  • She also provides advice with respect to the review of contests and promotional campaigns and advising corporate clients on corporate governance matters

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Timbres's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Timbres handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Melissa Timbres is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Melissa Timbres is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alberta →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alberta

Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edmonton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Alberta attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Edmonton or all attorneys in Alberta.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Timbres

Where is Melissa Timbres's law office located?
Melissa Timbres's law practice is located in Edmonton, Alberta. The firm is Miller Thomson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Timbres handle?
Melissa Timbres focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Melissa Timbres practiced law?
Melissa Timbres has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
How can I contact Melissa Timbres for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa Timbres directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Melissa Timbres received?
Melissa Timbres's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 2001

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.