About Francis

Francis Taman is a partner at Bishop & McKenzie who brings a solicitor's background to enforcing personal and commercial loans in the firm's Calgary office. He also advises clients planning their estates and those handling the aftermath of a loved one's death, drawing on a corporate and trusts background to achieve restructurings for complex situations. Francis has been recognized as a Pro-Bono Law Alberta Distinguished Volunteer and has spoken at conferences in Canada, the US, and Australia. He holds a BA, a B.Ed. with Distinction, and an LLB, all from the University of Calgary, and was called to the Alberta Bar in 1997.

Practice areas

Bankruptcy & Insolvency Wills, Estates & Trusts

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Calgary
Undergraduate
University of Calgary, BA
Other degrees
B.Ed. (With Distinction), University of Calgary, 1990

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Francis N.J. Taman’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Alberta directory ↗