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Laing, Heather J. (Partner)


(306) 665-5442
(306) 664-4431


Practice Areas
General Litigation
Insurance Law



Profile
Heather's litigation practice focuses primarily on insurance defence work and civil litigation, including matters involving personal injury, automobile accidents and benefits, contract disputes, construction liability, fire losses and insurance coverage disputes. She has appeared before all levels of court in Saskatchewan at the trial and appellate levels.

Professional
Partner, 2006
Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar, 1995
Admitted to the Manitoba Bar, 1994

Education
Introductory Mediation Training, 1998
Bachelor of Laws, 1993, University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Arts, 1990, University of Saskatchewan

Seminars and Presentations
Insurance Brokers of Saskatchewan, Loss Prevention Seminar 2005 & 2006
Aon, Loss Control Seminar, April 2006
Canadian Litigation Counsel, Western Conference, November 2006 &
October 2010
CBA SK Mid-Winter Meeting - Co-Presenter on Conflicts and Ethics, 2011
Canadian Defence Lawyers, : For the Defence - Co-Presenter on
Self-Represented Litigants, 2011

Memberships & Associations
Vice-President, Law Society of Saskatchewan, 2012
Bencher, Law Society of Saskatchewan, 2010-2012
Member, Board of Directors for CAA Saskatchewan
CBA National Insurance Law Section Executive Member, 2007-2010
CBA Representative - Court of Appeal Judicial Council, 2005-2009
Co-chair of 2009 CBA Saskatchewan Branch Mid-Winter Meeting
Past-President, Saskatoon Bar Association, 2009-2010
Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers, 2007-present

Publications
"Insurers Must Defend Work Claims, Saskatchewan Appeal Court Rules"
InsuranceWest Magazine, November 2005
"Conducting a Civil Jury Trial," CBA Bar Notes, Fall 2006

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