Fulvio M. Durante
Corporate Law
Corporate Law
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Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice.He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration.Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new lawyers and has instructed at the University of Calgary Law School.Fulvio is a member of the firm's Articling Committee and coordinates the in-house training program. He has completed his training as a collaborative lawyer and is an appointed executive member of the Wills and Trusts subsection of the Canadian Bar Association.Fulvio is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) with a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation and a member of the Estate Planning Council of Calgary.Fulvio enjoys presenting to organizations large and small on topics relevant to individuals and entrepreneurs, including:Buying and Selling a BusinessEstate and Disability PlanningSuccession of Family Held BusinessesProper Use of TrustsDuties and Responsibilities When Acting as a Personal RepresentativeDirector and Officer LiabilityPrivate Lending and SecurityThe Use of Shareholders Agreements in Privately Held CorporationsProtection of the Elderly and Vulnerable Individuals Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice.He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration.Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new lawyers and has instructed at the University of Calgary Law School.Fulvio is a member of the firm's Articling Committee and coordinates the in-house training program. He has completed his training as a collaborative lawyer and is an appointed executive member of the Wills and Trusts subsection of the Canadian Bar Association.Fulvio is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) with a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation and a member of the Estate Planning Council of Calgary.Fulvio enjoys presenting to organizations large and small on topics relevant to individuals and entrepreneurs, including:Buying and Selling a BusinessEstate and Disability PlanningSuccession of Family Held BusinessesProper Use of TrustsDuties and Responsibilities When Acting as a Personal RepresentativeDirector and Officer LiabilityPrivate Lending and SecurityThe Use of Shareholders Agreements in Privately Held CorporationsProtection of the Elderly and Vulnerable Individuals Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice. He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration. Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new lawyers and has instructed at the University of Calgary Law School. Fulvio is a member of the firm's Articling Committee and coordinates the in-house training program. He has completed his training as a collaborative lawyer and is an appointed executive member of the Wills and Trusts subsection of the Canadian Bar Association. Fulvio is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) with a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation and a member of the Estate Planning Council of Calgary. Fulvio enjoys presenting to organizations large and small on topics relevant to individuals and entrepreneurs, including:
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Sandra Richardson
I engaged Fulvio Durante to assist with a business succession plan for my family-owned company, an area where his profile indicates significant recognition. His long tenure at Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP, dating back to 1994, and his noted experience in corporate law and trusts were evident. He provided solid, technically correct advice on the corporate restructuring and estate planning components. The documents were thorough. However, the process felt somewhat impersonal. Communication was functional but not proactive; I often had to follow up for updates, and there were occasional delays in receiving responses. While the final work product was professionally executed, aligning with his recognized expertise, the overall client experience felt more transactional than collaborative. For straightforward corporate or estate matters where you just need the legal mechanics handled, he is a capable choice. Just be prepared to manage the timeline and communication flow yourself.