Lawyer Profile
Since 1973, Pat has practiced law primarily in the area of civil litigation with emphasis on liability defence, occupier's liability and insurance defence work. He represents a number of insurance companies and large retail businesses and through the years his practice has included a significant amount of foreclosure work. Pat has appeared before all levels of Court.
Professional
Appointed Queen's Counsel, 1992
Partner, 1990
Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar, 1973
Education
Juris Doctor, 1972, University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Arts, 1972, University of Saskatchewan
Seminars & Presentations
Presenter, Mock Civil Jury Trials, Continuing Legal Education Seminars,
Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association
Presenter, "Development in Occupier's Liability Law", Saskatchewan Trial
Lawyers Association & Saskatchewan Legal Education Society Seminar
Memberships & Associations
Designated Complaints Officer of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, 1999-2001
SLIA Claims Committee, 1998-Present
Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association Advisory Board, 1991-2001
Bencher, Law Society of Saskatchewan, 1988-1994
Chairperson, Canadian Bar Association Provincial Court Judges' Committee,
1986-1988
Court of Appeal Bar Judicial Council, 1985-1988
Queen's Bench Bar Judicial Council, 1985-1987
Member, 1986-1987, National Executive, Canadian Bar Association
President, 1985-1986, Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch
Executive, 1981-1985, Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch
Chairperson, 1982, Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Bar Association Mid-
Winter Meeting
Director, 1979-1982, Regina Bar Association
President, 1980-1981, National Young Lawyers Section, Canadian Bar
Association
Executive, 1976-1980, National Young Lawyers Section, Canadian Bar
Association
Community Involvement
President, Wascana Constituency, 2001
Member, Loyal Order of Blue Goose, 1995-1999
Member, Regina Chamber of Commerce, 1995-1999
Member, Saskatchewan Environment Managers Association, 1995-1999
Coordinator, Residential Campaign, MS Society, 1991-Present
Exhibition Summer Fair Volunteer, 1991-Present
Member, Kinsmen K40 Club, 1991-Present
Queen City Kinsmen Club
President, Regina Hockey Officials Association, 1975
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