Sheri Ferguson
With two decades of experience in the legal profession, Sheri Ferguson is a highly compassionate and skilled family lawyer based in Calgary. From her early career as a legal librarian and researcher, Sheri has a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of the law that she draws upon to deliver comprehensive legal counsel to her clients. Her background in civil litigation has further equipped her with a robust skill set for negotiation and courtroom advocacy. This experience, combined with her deep understanding of the pervasive effects of family law issues, allows Sheri to construct comprehensive strategies - whether advocating for a client in court or negotiating a settlement.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Family Law
Sheri strongly believes that family law clients benefit from a team approach. She enjoys working closely with junior lawyers and has a broad network of contacts in the areas of psychology, finance, wellness, and divorce coaching. She understands the unique difficulty of a family breakdown and is committed to sourcing out essential non-legal supports in addition to providing strong legal representation.
Sheri is a clear and respectful communicator and advocate. She strives to maintain civility and reasonableness in legal negotiations and appearances, with a high level of sensitivity to all parties involved.
Mentoring Tomorrow’s Family Law Leaders
Sheri is passionate about fostering the next generation of legal professionals and nurturing their development through mentorship. As part of her commitment to this cause, she taught the Alberta Bar Admissions course (CPLED), and she currently volunteers as one of two advising lawyers in family and civil law for the Student Legal Assistance program at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law. This experience has allowed her to support aspiring lawyers and provide crucial legal support to low-income Calgarians, actively contributing to improving access to justice in her community.
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Sheri brings to the table her vast experience in family law, including but not limited to:
- Divorce and separation, including high net worth clients with complex business and corporate structures
- Child custody and access
- Parenting disputes, including high-conflict matters
- Guardianship and decision-making
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Family property division
Outside of the office, Sheri enjoys travelling to visit her family scattered across Vancouver, Montreal, Los Angeles, and Australia. An enthusiast of indie film and Scandinavian crime drama, Sheri also enjoys skiing, golfing, and chipping away at fixups in her heritage home in central Calgary.
Looking for a family lawyer is inherently stressful. Let me take away some of your stress by strongly recommending the amazing Sheri Ferguson. Sheri demonstrated exceptional emotional intelligence from day one. Somehow, she was able to remain upbeat, realistic, empathetic, and clear-headed throughout the entire process. Simply put, I could not imagine having more competent, effective, and personable legal counsel. Sheri is an incredible advocate and legal professional.
Credentials
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Calgary
- Master of Library and Information Science, McGill University
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Calgary
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Blogs by Sheri
Can You Legally Create Your Own Child Support Agreement?
In Canada, child support is guided by federal and provincial laws. For married couples, the Divorce Act applies, while the Family Law Act governs support for unmarried couples.
Is the Party Over? The Crossroads of Substance Use and Parenting
There are many areas of a parent’s life with little or no regulation—until a separation occurs. Suddenly, as many parents discover, everything changes. Whether recreational or habitual, substance use can significantly influence decisions around custody and parenting time – but where is the line?
It Takes a Team: Why You May Need More Than Just a Lawyer in Divorce
Divorce is a complex, emotional rollercoaster that can affect every aspect of your life. During this turbulent time, disagreements over parenting time, selling the family home, or dividing other significant family possessions can lead to unexpected emotional reactions.