Civil litigation
Our civil litigators are skilled in and out of the courtroom.
Civil litigation is not for the faint of heart. It is adversarial, can be rife with emotion on both sides and requires a staunch advocate to stand up for your best interests. Thankfully, we are well-versed in the area. Our lawyers aim to steward their clients through the difficult process of litigation in an efficient manner, keeping them well-informed each step of the way. Our team has both depth and breadth of experience, which means we quickly find our feet in each new matter. We have experience at all levels of trial and appellate courts, as well as various regulatory tribunals.
We think outside the box
Our goal is to achieve the best outcome for our clients in a timely and cost-effective manner. By exploring alternative dispute resolution practices, such as mediation and arbitration, as well as traditional litigation, we find the right solution for our clients.
Our wide range of experience includes the following practice areas:
Commercial litigation
Construction disputes
Builder’s liens
Insurance defence
Personal injury
Wrongful dismissal
Estate litigation
Defamation
Breach of contract
Property disputes
Malpractice claims (doctors, architects, engineers and accountants)
Meet the TEAM
PREDRAG ANIC
Partner
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Predrag has extensive litigation experience and practises predominantly in the areas of dispute resolution, including administrative law, commercial and civil litigation (specifically general contract disputes, major construction litigation, foreclosure, personal injury and other tort claims), human rights, employment and privacy law.
TERRY CZECHOWSKYJ, KC
Partner
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Terry is a collaborator by nature. His first aim is always to find common ground and resolve issues as effectively as possible. That said, over his career, there have been more than a few times when consensus was not able to be reached. In those instances, Terry doesn’t hesitate to take those matters to court. He has been lead counsel on more than 50 reported trial and appeal decisions.
SEAN T. FITZGERALD, KC
Partner
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Sean is a partner at Miles Davison and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Sean is a litigator with an emphasis on labour and employment (including wrongful dismissals), insolvency and collection matters, construction disputes, personal injury and estate litigation.
JASON J. IRWIN
Partner
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With experience in a diverse range of civil disputes, including employment, insurance, foreclosures, and contractual matters, Jason has a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for his clients.
DANIEL K. JUKES
Partner
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Dan's primary area of practice is bankruptcy and insolvency, but he still maintains a keen interest in general litigation. He has extensive experience acting for all stakeholders in both personal bankruptcy matters and corporate insolvencies (including receivership and CCAA proceedings).
TODD LEE
Partner
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As a lawyer, one of the skills Todd finds most valuable is the ability to listen. By listening well, he is able to provide honest, balanced advice that serves his clients. He believes that trust is earned by hard work and timely and effective communication.
PETER LEVEQUE
Partner
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Peter is a creative lawyer, who is easily able to see problems from new angles. He has a general litigation practice, with a focus on commercial disputes.
J. BYRON LOEWEN
Partner
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Byron’s focus area is on all matters related to real estate, but that’s not where his practice ends. In addition to helping clients sort through the fine print, Byron is also an adept litigator when it comes to matters of personal injury, employment law, insurance and foreclosure defence.
WARD A. MATHER
Partner
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Ward has extensive litigation experience and practises in dispute resolution, including areas of commercial and civil litigation, insurance defence, sport and adventure liability work, administrative law, employment law, debtor and creditor claims and security enforcement.
JAMES (JIM) CHRISTIE-BROOKS
Associate
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Jim maintains a broad commercial practice, with a focus on banking, debt financing and general corporate transactions. Additionally, Jim acts for lenders and debtors in both personal bankruptcy and corporate insolvency matters.
JOHN E. DAVISON, KC
Counsel
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John’s areas of practice are in personal injury and insurance related litigation, criminal and matrimonial law, with particular emphasis on trial work.
ADAM MAROFKE
Associate
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Adam’s practice focuses on family law, and he has a range of experience including matters involving matrimonial property division, child support, spousal support, child custody disputes, mobility and child welfare. In addition, he also continues to maintain a general civil litigation practice.
LAURA ONIA
Associate
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Laura practices family and civil law. She strives to understand the details of her clients’ circumstances in order to provide the best legal advice and move cases in the direction of her clients’ long-term interests.
MATTHEW PRIEUR
Associate
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Matt has a general litigation practice with a focus on debtor-creditor relations and insolvency matters. He actively communicates with all interested parties in an effort to find timely and cost-effective solutions that best serve client interests.
STUART MAIR
Associate
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Stuart believes in being communicative and listening to clients’ viewpoints when tailoring a legal strategy to fit their needs. By diligently evaluating all available options, Stuart works with his clients to ensure they are making the best decisions to achieve their goals.
CURTIS WOLFF
Associate
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Curtis joined Miles Davison in 2018 and maintains a broad civil litigation practice. He has experience in the areas of commercial and contractual disputes, defamation, internet and media law, debt enforcement, and construction and employment law.
JO-ANNE YAU, LLM
Associate
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Jo-Anne combines strategic negotiation and risk management to shape business-to-business relationships. She litigates disputes over commercial property, professionals’ liability, employment, expropriation, and contractual obligations. She scales growth, curates intellectual property portfolios, and guides complex models like franchising.
ISIS R. TSE
Associate
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Isis joined Miles Davison in 2023 after practicing with a boutique law firm in Calgary. She has a broad litigation practice, with experience in commercial litigation, class actions, municipal litigation, and debtor-creditor matters.
PHIL VANDEKERKHOVE
Associate
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Phil has experience in a wide range of areas, including commercial and contractual disputes, construction litigation, real estate, foreclosure, and insolvency.