Diana J. Richmond KC

Diana J Richmond KC is an experienced family and divorce lawyer with a strong track record of success.  Diana founded Richmond Tymchuk Family Law LLP with Laurie Tymchuk in 2019. With over 25 years of experience, Diana has earned a reputation as a trusted guide for clients navigating complex family matters.

Clients frequently turn to Diana for guidance on intricate family issues, and she has a proven record of successfully handling a wide range of cases. Her expertise includes the valuation and transition of family and arm's length businesses, parenting matters, spousal and child support, the valuation of professional practices, and pension and investment income and assets.

Diana's unique ability to quickly assess documents, players and perspectives allows her to anticipate and address potential issues from start to finish. She firmly believes in finding amicable solutions whenever possible rather than resorting to unnecessary conflicts.   This approach has garnered her respect and admiration from clients, judges, arbitrators and opposing counsel throughout her career.

In addition to her extensive experience as a lawyer, Diana is a certified mediator trained in collaborative law. She continuously stays up to date on the latest developments in family law to ensure she can provide her clients with the best possible advice and representation.

Education:

• Universite de Moncton, Bachelor of Laws (LLB), 1995-1998
• Mount Allison University, B.A., French and English, 1991-1995

Organizations and Memberships:

• Awarded the King's Counsel designation by the Lieutenant Governor in Council April 2022
• Called to the New Brunswick Bar in 1999—non practicing member
• Called to the Alberta Bar in 2000-practicing member
• Trained Mediator
• Trained in Collaborative Law
• Member of Calgary Bar Association
• Member of Canadian Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member of Calgary Winter Club
• Speaker at Sharon Numerow’s Lunch n’ Learn events: Financial Aspects of Family Law.
• Member of Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Alberta
• Association of Women’s Lawyers
• Member of the Scotiabank Women's Initiative
• Member of the Advocates Society