Mark Alexander Smith

Mark Alexander Smith is one of the founding partners of Smith Thompson Law LLP. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2005 and carries on a diverse and exciting general litigation practice with a focus on personal injury, employment law, medical/dental malpractice, construction and insurance litigation.

Mark is very active in the legal community, a member of the Edmonton Bar Association and contributes regularly as a speaker and presenter for the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association where he has been a board member since 2015 representing the Judicial District of Edmonton.

Mark is married and a proud father. When he is not up to his ears in alligators at the office, he enjoys time with his family and friends, fly-fishing and sipping bourbon.

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Brian E. Thompson

Brian E. Thompson is one of the founding partners of Smith Thompson Law LLP. He was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2005 and the British Columbia Bar in 2013.

Brian was a partner at a well-established boutique insurance defence firm in Edmonton before leaving to help establish Smith Thompson Law LLP. Brian’s long history of representing many of Canada’s large insurance companies provides him with unique insight into the complexities of insurance litigation which in turn has been a great asset in representing clients in prosecuting their personal injury claims. Brian also carries on a general litigation practice focused on civil disputes.

Brian also provides solicitor services in real estate transactions for individuals, developers, and business owners.

When not practicing law, Brian can be found spending time with his young family or lacing up his running shoes. On occasion, he may also be found sipping bourbon with Mark.

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J. Faye Garries

Faye, one of the partners, graduated from the University of Alberta law school and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2010. Faye has extensive experience in the area of personal injury litigation for clients that have suffered various complex injuries, including brain injuries. Faye also has experience in insurance litigation, employment disputes and professional negligence claims.

Faye is a strong advocate for her clients and while she believes that a negotiated settlement is ideal, she recognizes the need for and has great respect for the Court Process. Faye believes it is important for her clients to feel informed and respected throughout the process so they can feel confident about their options in pursuing compensation.

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Peter M. Alexander

Peter Alexander is an associate with Smith Thompson Law LLP. He was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2020. Peter has a general litigation practice, with a primary focus on personal injury, employment law, and construction litigation.

While completing his legal studies, Peter worked with the Kent Law Clinic assisting with criminal cases as well as Criminal Injury Compensation claims. After completion of his studies, he gained experience in the Alberta Provincial Court as a Judicial Clerk.

Outside of the law, Peter enjoys spending time with his family, his Labrador Izzy, travelling, and reading about history and politics.

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Mark Richard Hamilton

Mark Hamilton joined Smith Thompson Law LLP as counsel in 2025. With over two decades of legal experience, Mark has a diverse civil litigation practice with a particular focus in the areas of personal injury, insurance, employment, and business disputes.

Early in his legal career, Mark's experience included working on behalf of public and private insurers, providing useful insight into the tactics of insurance companies and their lawyers. Before joining Smith Thompson, Mark managed the Alberta operations of a respected western Canadian law firm.

Mark has been called to the bar in both Alberta and British Columbia, and has considerable experience handling interjurisdictional legal issues between the provinces. He continues to handle legal matters in all four corners of both provinces.

Mark was born and raised in Vancouver, studied history and political sciences at McGill University, and attended law school at the University of Alberta. Since retiring from rugby, Mark spends his spare time playing music (including piano, guitar and accordion), being outdoors, and spending time with his family.

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