VCARD
Education
- Appointed Queen’s Counsel, 2018
- Partner. McKercher LLP, since 2011
- Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction) - University of Saskatchewan, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts (History) - University of British Columbia, 2000
Preferred Service Areas
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Insurance Law
- Health Care
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Privacy and Information Protection
- Professional Responsibility, Regulation and Ethics
Professional Involvement
- Member, Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Board of Directors, Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan
- Past President, Canadian Bar Association - Saskatchewan Branch
- Past President, Regina Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Member of the Board of Directors, Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan
Nicholas is a partner in the McKercher LLP Regina office and focuses on professional liability defense, insurance defense, and privacy law.
Nicholas is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Chair of McKercher LLP’s Health Law Practice Group. He is a member of the Insurance Defence Practice Group and the Professional Regulation Practice Group. His practice concentrates on professional liability defence, construction claims, aviation claims, product liability claims, and professional discipline. He has represented numerous professionals in legal actions and regulatory matters, including lawyers, physicians, engineers, financial advisors, accountants, realtors, insurance agents, physiotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and educators. Nicholas also assists clients with privacy law, particularly in relation to personal health information.
He has appeared at all levels of Court in Saskatchewan and before numerous tribunals and panels. He is qualified as a Mediator by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. He was honoured with a Queen’s Counsel appointment in 2018.
Nicholas has provided pro bono legal assistance through the Regina Free Legal Clinic since 2006. Nicholas has played an active role with the Regina Bar Association since 2004, serving as a Director and Vice-President and then two terms as President from 2006 – 2008. He is an instructor at the CPLED Bar course and a presenter at various legal education seminars. He is currently on the Board of Directors for Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan and for Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan. In 2018 – 2019, Nicholas was President of the Canadian Bar Association – Saskatchewan Branch.
Awards & Recognition
Nicholas was the recipient of the 2022 Victor P. Dietz, K.C. Pro Bono Service Award, which is presented jointly every year by the Law Society of Saskatchewan and Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan. The recipient is recognized for contributions to Pro Bono services in Saskatchewan with respect to delivery of Pro Bono legal services, assisting with the establishment of Pro Bono programs, and education and advocacy to promote a Pro Bono culture.
Nicholas has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2026 in the areas of:
- Medical Negligence;
- Municipal Law;
- Personal Injury Litigation; and
- Professional Malpractice Law.
Nicholas has been “Repeatedly Recommended” by the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the areas of:
- Medical Negligence;
- Commercial Insurance Litigation; and
- Professional Liability.
He has been ranked by Chambers and Partners in General Commercial Litigation since 2020.
Nicholas was also selected as a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only society of North American lawyers, judges, and scholar
