Find Lawyers in Alberta, Canada for Insurance Law

Mark’s litigation practice focuses on construction disputes, insurance, and commercial litigation. His insurance practice covers a broad range of areas, with a focus on professional negligence, acting on behalf of architects and engineers in various types of construction claims. He also acts for manufacturers and suppliers in product liability claims, dealing with breach of warranty and negligence claims relating to allegedly defective equipment, materials, and consumer goods. Mark has ...

David Bishop is a partner at Gowlings and head of Calgary's Advocacy Group. David’s practice involves all aspects of corporate/commercial litigation with an emphasis on directors' and officers' defence, product liability, professional liability disputes, shareholder disputes, class actions, large property and industrial claims, and environmental litigation. He is familiar with all aspects of dispute resolution, including private mediations, judicial dispute resolution conferences and ar...

Getting people out of trouble and on the path to a resolution is Douglas Boyer’s primary goal. In his litigation and risk management practice, from the second he’s involved, Douglas sets his sights on solving any problem his clients are facing with the most efficient and cost-effective solution. As the lead of the Insurance and Risk Management Practice Group, Douglas has a particular focus on the construction industry and insurance defense. He represents clients, including insured...

Taryn Burnett is a partner in firm's Calgary office. Her practice focuses on civil litigation and privacy related matters. In her civil litigation practice, Taryn's practice focuses on professional and product liability. Taryn acts on product liability cases in various industries, including the automobile industry, where she has been the trusted adviser to a large industry client migrating their risk, providing creative solutions and delivering dedicated client service. In addition, she regul...

Jerri’s experience as a litigation lawyer is extensive, and includes insurance defence, insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters. Jerri has notable trial experience as lead counsel on numerous matters. Jerri has applied her skills and insight as an advocate in litigation matters including property loss, construction claims, occupier’s liability, contractual disputes, oil and gas, environmental, products liability, employer’s liability, professional liability and ...

Pat is a civil litigator focusing on construction law , professional liability , commercial insurance , personal injury and other insurance related disputes. In order to fund his education and other pursuits Pat worked in various roles in the heavy construction industry from 1998 to 2011, eventually becoming a supervisor for a large construction contractor. He has significant experience in heavy construction and infrastructure delivery focusing on water and sewer, road building, and earthwork...

Peter has more than 24 years of experience with personal injury claims and disability insurance claims. He helps ill and injured clients recover the disability insurance benefits owing to them because they are unable to work, and the compensation they are entitled to for the damages suffered as a result of an accident. For 20 years Peter acted as defence counsel for automobile, life, and health insurance companies before committing exclusively to advocating for the ill and injured. His keen u...

Deb Lister enjoys a litigation practice, representing clients in a wide range of industry sectors. Her breadth of expertise has earned her recognition as a Best Lawyer in Canada for the past 7 years in a number of areas, including corporate and commercial litigation, insurance law, and trusts and estates. Deb has a particular interest in shareholder disputes, director’s liability and corporate governance matters, contract law, professional liability claims and insurance law, both covera...

Prior to and during the course of attending University, Brad was involved in the residential construction industry. After obtaining his law degree in 1989, Brad articled and practiced with Code Hunter Wittmann. In 1998 he joined the litigation team at Donahue Wells as a partner. In 2010, Brad joined Carbert Waite LLP. Brad has extensive experience as a litigator in a number of areas (with an emphasis on insurance related litigation, product liability litigation, aviation, and commercial litig...

Known for being fair, honest, and a great communicator, Anthony Espejo provides strategic and practical advice for commercial litigation and insurance matters. His expertise leads to targeted advice to find the best resolutions while his experience means he avoids wasting time or energy on strategies that aren’t productive. Clear communication is one of his biggest strengths as an experienced insurance defence litigator. He works through a problem logically to find the most fair and rea...

Diane C. Ferrante is a partner in our litigation group with a focus on family law and insurance and risk management. She is co-leader of the insurance and risk management practice group and in that realm of her practice has worked on files defending claims relating to professional negligence, property damage, fire loss and personal injury. In her family law practice, Diane has been involved in matters through mediation, collaborative divorce and within the court system through litigation addr...

Brian Filips - a former insurance claims examiner and adjuster for North America's largest insurer - is a civil litigation lawyer representing corporate clients throughout Alberta and elsewhere in Canada. With years of experience with complex insurance-related claims, Brian has earned a reputation for being accessible, for managing files with a cut-to-the-chase efficiency and for placing a premium on collaboration. Brian's in-house experience processing large-loss bodily injury claims affords...

Connor Glynn knows that being solutions-based is the difference between winning and losing. He has built a fruitful practice in general litigation, dental/medical malpractice and insurance litigation – it’s a practice in which your problems get solved. Although he likes to mention that he was born in Oxford, England, Connor lacks the scholarly accent and was raised in Canada from the age of two. Connor attended McGill University for his undergraduate degree, where he had the oppor...

Jackie is a recognized leader in the area of serious personal injury. Over the past three decades, she has earned her reputation as a highly skilled lawyer and passionate advocate for her clients, working exclusively for injured victims and their families. Jackie has been named in the list of Best Lawyers in Canada - 2023, in the field of Personal Injury Litigation. Jackie’s proven track record of obtaining excellent results for her clients, whether through well-negotiated settlement or...

Sandra L Hawes, K.C. is a civil litigation lawyer and one of Miller Thomson’s leading insurance and commercial litigation specialists. She is the Regional Managing Partner for Western Canada and a member of the National Executive Committee. Sandra’s practice is focused primarily on insurance defence litigation including defence of life, disability, and critical illness insurance claims; professional errors and omissions claims in a construction context; commercial insurance claims...

Pragmatic in her approach to client service, Gillian is a versatile litigator with significant courtroom experience in the United States and Canada. With a diverse skillset, Gillian maintains a civil litigation practice primarily in the areas of insurance defence, commercial and condominium litigation. Gillian began her career as a lawyer in Nevada and California. There, she honed her skills working in private practice and as in-house counsel with a national insurance company. Industrious and...

Greg has successfully litigated a wide variety of civil litigation matters and commercial litigation matters including energy related matters. Greg’s trial and appeal experience is extensive and he has appeared before every level of court in Alberta. Greg has also appeared before several administrative tribunals. He has been involved in the resolution of numerous disputes, using mediation, judicial dispute resolution and other ADR forums. Greg became a partner in Parlee McLaws in 1990. ...

Brian Kapusianyk is a partner in the firm’s Calgary office, practising in the areas of insurance and commercial litigation with an emphasis in professional liability, construction law, D&O litigation, commercial insurance coverage and defence, as well as personal injury and products liability litigation. He has acted on matters in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and the Yukon Territory. He has appeared in the courts at all levels including the Federal Cour...

Shannon joined Parlee McLaws as an associate in 2003 following the completion of her articles with the firm. She has focused her practice in the area of civil litigation, with a primary emphasis on oil and gas litigation and insurance defence matters. Specifically, in the oil and gas context, Shannon has extensive experience litigating all aspects of the industry including: Lease disputes Drilling contracts Service Agreements Constructive dismissal Breach of fiduciary duties Breach of confide...

Megan is a Partner in the Verjee Law Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, which encompasses a range of commercial litigation matters from general commercial and contract issues to shareholder and partnership disputes as well as administrative and employment law matters. Megan has appeared before the Provincial Court of Alberta, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Appeal. Megan has over 20 years of vast experience in the area of insurance law and provides ...

I completed articles of clerkship with a predecessor firm of Weir Bowen LLP (Newson Brumlik) in 1980, and am one of the founding partners of Weir Bowen. I have a general litigation practice, with an emphasis on matters involving insurance defence, personal injury, wrongful death, wills and estates, represented adults, and commercial and real estate transactions. I have extensive experience as counsel before the courts of Alberta (at trial and on appeal) and in negotiations, mediations, and ju...

Don has a well-established reputation built on his ability to find real-world solutions to complex commercial litigation. His practice includes class actions, professional liability, products liability, shareholder disputes, and large industrial loss litigation. He has extensive experience in securities litigation, construction litigation, contract litigation, and commercial insurance disputes. In his professional liability practice, Don represents professionals in disciplinary proceedings an...

Patricia Olyslager completed her law degree at the University of Calgary and was called to the bar in 2000. Patricia completed her articles with Parlee that same year. She then moved on to another firm and rejoined Parlee in 2013, becoming a Partner in 2019. Patricia’s practice primarily focuses on litigation, specializing in insurance coverage and defence, disability, product liability, and commercial litigation. Prior to attending law school, Patricia received a degree in nursing from...

Geoff Poelman practises in the litigation group with a focus on complex commercial litigation within the energy industry, construction law, and insurance defence. He has been involved in matters at all levels of court in Alberta, having experience with proceedings including contractual disputes, statutory interpretation and negligence. Geoff has successfully managed multi-party actions with complex procedural issues, often participating in a variety of alternative dispute resolution processes...

Creative and thorough, Sue Remmer believes in a practical approach as to whether a situation requires litigation or mediation. With her attention to detail and talent for uncovering facts, she sees the big picture of the situation to find a fair resolution in complex litigation matters. Sue practises primarily in the area of insurance defence and has a particular strength in defence work on the personal injury side. She handles complex litigation, including fatality claims, serious personal i...

With an already deep base of knowledge built over three decades in health law, Jon Rossall continues to add to his expertise. He continuously monitors evolving laws and regulations and their impact on his health care clients. Jon’s extensive experience includes all sides and perspectives of health law as a trusted advisor to both individual physicians and professional associations. His practice centers on serving health care professionals in defense of disciplinary matters and in more t...

No matter the size of the company or claim, Joe’s clients share a common need for practical and approachable advice to help them navigate and resolve complex litigation matters. With nearly 30 years experience, his clientele ranges from individuals to major institutions. Joe’s practice involves him representing insurers, financial institutions, and corporations. His range of matters include professional negligence, fiduciary duties, contract and commercial disputes, fraud, constru...

Paul Stein is a Partner in Gowling WLG's Calgary office. He practises in the area of commercial litigation with an emphasis on fire, oilfield, directors and officers, professional liability, environmental, product liability, property and industrial claims, coverage litigation, class actions, construction, commercial and shareholder disputes. Paul has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta, various administrative tribunals and has also conducted matters in British Columbia, Saskatchewa...

Karen’s insurance practice includes both defence and subrogation work. She defends actions against Life & Disability insurers for payment of disability and life insurance benefits. She also defends various types of tort actions against her clients’ insured’s including bodily injury actions arising from motor vehicle and slip and fall accidents, property damage claims arising from various perils, and dental malpractice claims. She also has experience with a wide variety o...

During his 29 years of practice in the insurance and commercial litigation fields, Zul has been involved in a number of complex litigation matters. A seasoned litigator, Zul has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta and the Federal Court of Canada on a wide array of civil litigation matters including general liability claims, commercial disputes, complex personal injury claims, fatality claims, fire losses, construction losses, interpretation of wrap-up liability policies and S.E.F. ...

Brian has developed a litigation practice based upon a commitment to alternate dispute resolution including mediations, arbitrations and judicial dispute resolutions for expedient and cost effective resolution of his client's matters. He has experience at all levels of Courts in Alberta, the four Western Canadian provinces and the Northwest Territories. Brian's practice areas and experience include: - Insurance litigation including commercial general liability, wrap up liability, course of co...

Eric Blay is an associate in the Advocacy Group. He represents domestic and international clients in commercial litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Eric’s practice focuses on corporate commercial litigation and dispute resolution, including shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, real estate and construction-related litigation, asset and debt recovery, occupiers’ liability act claims, coverage, and professional negligence.

Michael returned to Edmonton to join Parlee McLaws after working with a litigation boutique in Calgary. He has a general litigation practice with a particular focus on insurance, employment and commercial litigation. Michael is a strong advocate for his clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. He has trial experience in the Provincial Court of Alberta as well as the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. Michael is also an effective negotiator who has experience with mediation and ...

Adrienne Funk maintains a general civil and commercial litigation practice, including contractual, commercial, insurance, construction and regulatory disputes. She has experience with judicial reviews and administrative law matters, as well as drafting complex legal opinions, court applications, briefs and facta. Adrienne has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta, and before the Supreme Court of Canada. She also taught as a sessional instructor in Employment Law at the University of ...

Christiana joined Parlee McLaws’ Calgary office as an Associate in 2014 upon the completion of her Articles with the firm, having been previously admitted to the practice of law in New York State in 2010. She is an experienced trial and appellate litigator with a practice focused on civil litigation and administrative law, specifically in the areas of energy, construction, aviation, municipal governments, and insurance. Christiana has represented clients before the Alberta Court of Just...

Michael is a commercial litigator in our Calgary office. He is experienced in advising on and litigating complex disputes involving shareholders, oil and gas stakeholders, commercial real estate developers, and corporations facing contractual issues. His work includes trial advocacy and appeals, private arbitrations, and offering advice on risk management. He appears as lead and co-counsel for clients during the entire life of a litigation file, from commencement to enforcement. Michael also ...

Filippo Titi is an Associate at JSS Barristers. His practice spans the areas of civil and commercial litigation, including corporate & commercial disputes, employment matters & professional negligence claims, as well as administrative & constitutional law. Education Born and raised in Calgary, Filip graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction in political science, and from the University of Alberta with a Juris Doctor, with distinction. Civil...