McKercher LLP Recognized as a Lexpert-ranked firm in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
McKercher LLP is rated as a 2024 Leading Law Firm across Canada based on an extensive peer survey process.
The identification of leading practitioners and firms in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is based upon a thorough annual survey, ongoing since 1994. The selected lawyers named 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.
McKercher LLP congratulates firm lawyers Robert J. Affleck, Nicholas M. Cann, KC, Sheila E. Caston, KC, Kaylea M. Dunn, KC, Christine J. Glazer, KC, George A. Green, Collin K. Hirschfeld, KC, Colin D. Ouellette, James T. Sproule, KC, Aaron B. Starr, and David E. Thera, KC for being listed as leading practitioners in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2024, a guide based on extensive peer surveys in the Canadian legal community. Joseph A. Gill and Chris J. Masich are named as ‘Lawyer to Watch’ in their respective service areas.
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (the Canadian Lexpert Directory), published since 1997, is based on an extensive peer survey process. It includes profiles of leading practitioners across Canada in more than 60 practice areas and leading law firms in more than 40 practice areas.
The publication also features articles highlighting current legal issues and recent developments of importance written by leading practitioners across Canada.
Robert J. Affleck was acknowledged for his work in Workplace Human Rights – Employer. Bob is an experienced litigator who provides timely advice to academic institutions, employers, and businesses seeking to navigate the intersection between employment/learning environments, accommodation, human rights, privacy, and safety.
Nicholas M. Cann, KC, was acknowledged for his work in Commercial Insurance Litigation, Medical Negligence, and Professional Liability. Nicholas’ practice concentrates on professional liability defence, construction claims, aviation claims, product liability claims, and professional discipline.
Sheila E. Caston, KC, was acknowledged for her work in Medical Negligence. Sheila handles claims relating to personal injury, property damage, coverage and professional licensing and discipline.
Kaylea M. Dunn, KC, was acknowledged for her work in Commercial Insurance Litigation. Kaylea defends personal injury & professional liability actions, provides policy coverage opinions, and advances subrogated claims.
Joseph A. Gill was acknowledged as a ‘Lawyer To Watch’ for his work in Computer & IT Law. Joe is a technology, capital raising, and tax partner with a particular focus on high-growth technology startups, IT contracting for companies managing digital transformation, and tax structuring for private enterprises and professionals.
Christine J. Glazer, KC, was acknowledged for her work in Medical Negligence and Personal Injury. Chris focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury and disability claims, as well as administrative law spanning a range of subject areas including professional licensing, discipline and labour law.
George A. Green was acknowledged for his work in Workplace Human Rights – Employer. George practices extensively in the areas of employment law, debt recovery and criminal defence.
Collin K. Hirschfeld, KC, was acknowledged for his work in Construction Law. Collin has experience in construction contracts, tendering, construction litigation and dispute resolution, security enforcement, and professional discipline.
Chris J. Masich was acknowledged as a ‘Lawyer To Watch’ for his work in Environmental Law. Chris maintains a commercial transactions and project development practice focusing on Saskatchewan key economic sectors – energy, natural resources and agricultural.
Colin D. Ouellette was acknowledged for his work in Professional Liability. Colin focuses on assisting clients in need of litigation and dispute resolution for professional negligence, construction law, commercial litigation, employment and administrative law.
James T. Sproule, KC, was acknowledged for his work in Corporate Commercial Law. Jamie focuses on corporate governance and commercial real estate and financing, natural resources law and land development law.
Aaron B. Starr was acknowledged for his work in Aboriginal Law. Aaron’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, real estate, estate planning and First Nations legal issues.
David E. Thera, KC, was acknowledged for his work in Commercial Insurance Litigation, Medical Negligence and Professional Liability. David’s 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.