David E. Thera, KC acknowledged as leading lawyer in Commercial Insurance Litigation, Medical Negligence, and Professional Liability by Lexpert Directory for 2024

David E. Thera, KC has been recognized by his peers as a leading practitioner in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for his work in Commercial Insurance Litigation, Medical Negligence, and Professional Liability.

The identification of leading practitioners and firms is based upon a comprehensive annual survey, ongoing since 1994. The selected lawyers have been recommended by their law firm leaders. They are acknowledged as leaders in their respective fields, lawyers prominent in their practice areas and professional organizations, and professionals worthy of significant recognition from their colleagues.

What is Commercial Insurance Litigation?

The practice area of commercial insurance lawyers that work on litigation is generally understood to comprise the provision of advice and representation, whether by way of negotiation, judicial proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, mediation or arbitration, in all matters relating to liability and coverage disputes regarding commercial general liability (CGL), all risks, property and other such cover between insurers, insureds, reinsurers, excess insurers, intermediaries, special risks underwriters and insurance mutuals. [Lexpert.ca]

What is Medical Negligence?

Medical Negligence lawyers are generally understood to encompass the representation of plaintiff patients, their families or estates, and the defense of physicians, nurses, other health care professionals such as anesthetists, hospitals and other authorities, in civil proceedings alleging personal or psychological injury, trauma or death resulting from a failure to provide care in conformity with standard practices or other reasonable standards. [Lexpert.ca]

What is Professional Liability?

McKercher LLP provides advise to professionals, consultants and contractors on the legal implications of industry-specific codes of ethics and professional responsibility, including evolving regulatory, incorporation, insurance and taxation issues.

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