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Education
- Bachelor of Laws (Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 1986
- Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Philosophy), University of Saskatchewan, 1983
Preferred Service Areas
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Class Action and Mass Torts
- Health Care
- Professional Responsibility, Regulation and Ethics
- Insurance Law
Professional Involvement
- Past President, Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan
- Former Board member, CBIA Lawyers Financial
- Past President, Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch (2011-2012)
David is a senior partner with McKercher LLP operating out of Regina and Saskatoon. 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 former chair of the firm’s Executive Committee and Health Law Practice Group.
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.
Awards & Recognition
David was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2026 in the fields of Class Action Litigation, Health Care Law, and Insurance Law for Regina. He has been listed in Best Lawyers® since 2012.
David has been listed in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. He is “Repeatedly Recommended” in Medical Negligence - Represents Defendants and “Consistently Recommended” in the areas of Commercial Insurance Litigation and Professional Liability.
David is recognized as a Litigation Star in the 2026 Edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada Guide.
