David E. Thera KC

David E. Thera KC


McKercher LLP

Recognized since 2012

Regina, Saskatchewan

Practice Areas

Class Action Litigation

Health Care Law

Insurance Law

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David is a senior partner in the Regina office where his practice focuses on insurance law, defence of liability matters, and defence of health care professionals; he also has considerable experience in employment law and construction law.

David E. Thera, KC is a proud native of Battleford, Saskatchewan. He joined McKercher LLP in 1988, became a partner in 1997, and is a senior litigator in the firm’s Regina office. His practice focuses on health law, defence of general and professional liability matters and professional discipline.

David is currently head of McKercher LLP’s Health Law Practice group. He is former chair of the firm’s Executive Committee and IT Committee. He is a computer enthusiast and has been an avid user of litigation support programs since their DOS based inception.

In his spare time David enjoys outdoor adventures, including snowshoeing, hiking, bicycling and kayaking, amateur astronomy and toys of all sorts. He spent his youth working at the family’s fishing camp at Canoe Lake, Saskatchewan where he was instilled with the values of hard work, customer service and resourcefulness.

David has also been “Repeatedly Recommended” in the area of Professional Liability and “Consistently Recommended” in the areas of Commercial Insurance Litigation and Medical Negligence and is listed in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.

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Location
  • 1801 Hamilton Street, Suite 800
    Regina, SK S4P 4B4
    Canada
Education
  • University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Laws (Distinction), graduated 1986
  • University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Philosophy), graduated 1983
Affiliations
  • Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan - Past President
  • Canadian Bar Insurance Association Lawyers Financial - Former Board Member
  • Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan Branch - Past President

McKercher LLP
Headquarters: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

28 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada award

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Insurance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Insurance Law, Regina, Canada (2025)
  • Insurance Law, Regina, Canada (2023)
  • Insurance Law, Regina, Canada (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law

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