Bio
A thorough and effective litigator, Eric maintains a diverse practice in commercial disputes, professional liability and insurance defence matters, acting for both individuals and corporations across a broad cross-section of industries.
The commercial side of Eric’s practice includes advancing, defending and negotiating claims in the context of shareholder disputes, business or reputational loss actions, and commercial tenancy matters, as well as post-judgment steps including enforcement and collections. He regularly represents clients in appearances before the Alberta Court of Justice, Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Alberta Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Canada and at at various forms of binding and non-binding alternative dispute resolution.
In his regulatory and professional liability practice, Eric has acted for clients before various administrative tribunals including the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta, Alberta College of Occupational Therapists, Alberta College of Social Workers, and Alberta College of Psychologists, amongst others. He also provides counsel in matters where disciplinary complaints give rise to concurrent civil litigation involving the professional member as a defendant, often in the context of medical malpractice.
Organized and analytical, with the ability to isolate relevant facts and relate them to the legal question at hand, Eric provides effective representation geared towards client-focused results. Throughout the lifecycle of a file he delivers straightforward communication, timely service, and a practical assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a given case in order to advance his clients’ objectives.
Outside of his day-to-day practice, Eric regularly devotes his time to mentoring and community involvement including guest lecturing at the University of Alberta School of Business, volunteering with Pro Bono Law Alberta - Civil Claims Duty Counsel, and speaking at a variety of educational conferences and seminars.