Michael Casey, KC

Counsel

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Michael Casey's preferred area of practice is civil litigation and dispute resolution primarily in the areas of insurance and surety, construction and business law.

As counsel on behalf of insurers, sureties, contractors and corporations, he has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta, the Supreme Court of Canada and numerous administrative tribunals. Michael has assisted clients with various forms of alternate dispute resolution including private mediation, judicial mediation and arbitration. He has provided advice and representation to insurers in matters relating to motor vehicle, property, commercial general liability, professional liability, errors and omissions, coverage opinions and defence of coverage actions.

Michael has extensive experience in providing defence in product liability cases. He has represented major energy and construction companies in respect of commercial, tort, contract and environmental litigation.

Michael has completed the arbitration course with the Arbitration and Mediation Association of Alberta and the Institute of Corporate Directors course.

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Qualifications

  • Education
  • Rankings
  • Bar Admissions
  • Queen's University
    Bachelor of Laws
    1972
  • University of Alberta
    Bachelor of Commerce
    1969
  • Alberta
    1973

Involvement

  • Professional
  • Volunteer Work
  • International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
    Member
    1989 - Present
  • Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
    President
    1988 - 1989
  • Law Society of Alberta
    Member
    1973 - Present
  • Canadian Bar Association
    Member
    1972 - Present
  • Calgary Bar Association
    Member
    1972 - Present
  • Calgary Airport Authority
    Board Chair
    2017 - Present
  • Calgary Airport Authority
    Board Member
    2014 - Present
  • Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
    President, Past-President
    2011 - 2014
  • Institute of Corporate Directors - Calgary Chapter
    Member
    2008 - 2010
  • Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
    Vice-Chair
    2007 - 2010
  • Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
    Director
    1997 - Present
  • Canada 2005 Exposition Corporation
    Director and Vice-Chair
    1995 - 1997
  • Rotary Club of Calgary
    Member
    1992 - 2002
  • Alberta Motor Association
    Regional Director
    1992 - 2000
  • Calgary Olympic Committee (O.C.O)
    Venue Chair
    1985 - 1988
  • Calgary Grey Cup Committee
    Chair
    1978 - 1982
  • Calgary Junior Chamber of Commerce
    President
    1977 - 1978
  • Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
    Volunteer
    1975 - Present