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Debra Curcio-Lister

Miller Thomson

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Position: Partner
Rating:
  • Litigation Star
Practice Areas:
Commercial
Trusts and estates
Jurisdictions:
Languages:
English
Bar Admissions
  • Alberta, 2001
Biography

Deb Lister, Co-Leader of Miller Thomson’s National Commercial Litigation Group, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her practice. With a focus on corporate commercial litigation, insurance coverage and defence matters, and trusts and estates litigation, she is dedicated to advocating for a diverse range of clients in various industries.

As a renowned legal scholar, Deb shares her insights through guest lectures, and co-authoring engaging articles on various legal topics featured in Miller Thomson’s esteemed publications. She also regularly facilitates for the CPLED PREP Program and sits as a member of the CBA’s Legislative Review Committee.

A proud member of various industry associations, Deb’s accolades include being named in several esteemed industry directories for her exceptional skills in corporate and commercial litigation, insurance law, and trusts and estates. She has also been appointed King’s Counsel.

Updated Jan 2026

Key practice areas
  • Commercial
  • Commercial disputes
  • Dispute resolution
Sector expertise
  • Insurance
Academic qualifications
  • LL.B. (with distinction), University of Alberta, 2000
  • B.A. (psychology, with first-class honours), Brock University, 1997
Address:
10155 - 102 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5J 4G8
Canada
Tel:+1 780 429 9763 Email:Contact this practitioner Website:https://www.millerthomson.com/en/your-team/debra-curcio-lister/