Richard’s practice focuses in the area of general commercial litigation with an emphasis on commercial contract disputes, insolvency, employment law, and torts.  Rick practises insurance law, professional negligence defense work, personal injury litigation, and is experienced in commercial arbitrations.

Rick has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta, including the Court of Queen’s Bench, the Court of Appeal in the Province of Saskatchewan, the Federal Court Trial Division, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Education
Bachelor of Laws, University of Alberta, 1974
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History, University of Calgary, 1973

Professional Affiliations
Appointed Queen’s Counsel, 2000
Member, Law Society of Alberta
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch (Insolvency, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury,  and  Labour and Employment Law sections)
Member, Calgary Bar Association
Member, Bar of the Province of Saskatchewan (non-practising)
Past Member, Court of Queen’s Bench Case Flow Management Project
Past Member, Provincial Implementation Committee – Systems of Civil Justice Task ForcePast Director, President and Chairperson – Alberta Lawyer’s Assist Program