Caroline J. Smith

Caroline is a partner in the Saskatoon office and practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance defence. 

She handles disputes involving, among other things, contracts, construction, real estate, debts, shareholders, property damage, and professional liability. Caroline has experience with class actions, plans of arrangement, and insolvency matters.

Before joining McKercher LLP in 2017, Caroline spent five years working in the Calgary office of a large national law firm. Caroline joined the McKercher LLP partnership in 2020.

To book a telephone call with Caroline to discuss a matter on which you would like her assistance, use this LINK.

Caroline’s recent publications and speaking engagements include:

• “Technology on Trial”, presentation for Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan Midwinter Meeting, January 25, 2022
• “Insurance claims, court procedures & trials: What to expect in 2022”, Risk Management Counsel of Canada, January 13, 2022
• “COVID-19’s Long-Term Effects on Legal Services for Saskatchewan Businesses”, Industry West magazine, Fall 2021 (https://industrywestmagazine.com/risk/covid-19s-long-term-effects-on-legal-services-for-saskatchewan-businesses/)
• “Navigating Delay Claims”, presentation for Saskatoon Construction Association, March 10, 2021
• “Discussing the New Prompt Payment Legislation”, Law Society of Saskatchewan Continuing Professional Development video (https://ondemand.lawsociety.sk.ca/cpd-267-industry-series/videos/e3-discussing-the-new-prompt-payment-legislation-cpd-267-3)
• “Saskatchewan’s New Prompt Payment Regime for Construction Projects”, Industry West magazine, Fall 2020 (https://77c00757.flowpaper.com/IndustryWestFall2020/#page=47)
• “What to Expect You’re Expecting (Litigation)”, presentation for Saskatoon Construction Association, April 30, 2019
• “Supreme Court of Canada Rules Waiver of Tort is not a Cause of Action”, Risk Management Counsel of Canada blog, September 25, 2020 (https://www.rmc-agr.com/publication/supreme-court-of-canada-rules-waiver-of-tort-is-not-a-cause-of-action/)
• “Saskatchewan Court of Appeal Releases Important Decision on Contribution Between Parties who Helped Cause a Plaintiff’s Loss”, Risk Management Counsel of Canada blog, May 27, 2019 (https://www.rmc-agr.com/publication/saskatchewan-court-of-appeal-releases-important-decision-on-contribution-between-parties-who-helped-cause-a-plaintiffs-loss/)
• “Pay-When-Paid Clauses: How do They Hold Up?” Construction Law Letter, January 16, 2017