Celebrating Excellence: Jones Divorce & Family Law Team Recognized in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide
At Jones Divorce & Family Law, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal expertise while helping our clients navigate complex matters with clarity and compassion. Today, we are incredibly proud to announce that four of our talented legal professionals have been peer-recognized and named in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide.
Doyle’s Guide is an independent, international organization that compiles annual directories of Canada’s best firms and lawyers. Based entirely on extensive, objective research and peer-review interviews with fellow legal professionals, being named to a Doyle’s list is a distinct honour that reflects a lawyer’s standing, skill, and excellence in their specific area of practice.
We are thrilled to celebrate the individual achievements of our team members on this year’s lists:
Krysta Ostwald, KC
Recognized on: 2026 Doyle’s List of Leading High Net Worth Divorce Lawyers – Alberta
Krysta’s placement on both the Alberta-wide High Net Worth list and her ranking as a Preeminent family and divorce lawyer in Calgary highlight her exceptional skills as a legal strategist and advocate.
Holding the King’s Counsel (KC) designation, Krysta is widely recognized for her expert handling of high-conflict, complex asset divisions and high-net-worth separation files. Her recognition as a Preeminent lawyer solidifies her standing as a top Calgary family lawyer. Krysta continuously sets a high standard for sophisticated, resolution-focused representation.
Lindsay Ewens-Jones, KC
Recognized on: 2026 Doyle’s List of Leading Calgary Family & Divorce Lawyers
As a leading voice in Calgary family law, Lindsay’s addition to the Doyle’s Guide is a direct reflection of her dedication, extensive legal knowledge, and decades of legal excellence.
As a Partner and King’s Counsel, Lindsay couples her intricate understanding of family law with a deeply empathetic, strategic approach. Whether managing complex mediations, arbitrations, or litigation, her ranking on the Leading Calgary list underscores her reputation as one of the city’s most dependable and effective advocates.
Dereck Jones
Recognized on: 2026 Doyle’s List of Leading Calgary Family & Divorce Lawyers
Dereck’s inclusion on the Leading Calgary Family & Divorce Lawyers list highlights his extensive, decades-long track record of success within the Alberta legal community.
As a Senior Family Lawyer and Partner, Dereck is celebrated for his reasoned approach, sharp litigation skills, and deep expertise in negotiating complex settlements. His inclusion on this list reinforces his standing as a premier choice for clients seeking practical, cost-effective, and highly skilled guidance during a divorce.
Jena Colpitts
Recognized on: 2026 Doyle’s List of Alberta Family Law Rising Stars
We are also proud to see Jena Colpitts recognized on the province-wide Family Law Rising Stars list. This distinction is reserved for individuals practicing in family and matrimonial law in Alberta who have been identified as leaders in the field.
Jena’s focus on navigating complex, high-conflict parenting matters, combined with her dedication to mediation and parenting coordination, makes her a reliable and compassionate advocate.
Congratulations to Krysta, Lindsay, Dereck, and Jena on these well-deserved honours! If you are navigating a separation or divorce and need the support of an award-winning team, contact Jones Divorce & Family Law today to schedule a consultation.
