Michael Kirk, KC

Michael provides pragmatic advice and counsel in a number of areas, including:

• Product Liability Defence – motor vehicle product liability defence, including class action claims
• Insurance Defence – handling matters relating to insurance defence
• Administrative Law – judicial review matters arising from administrative decisions of regulatory bodies
• Construction Litigation – matters before the court, as well as arbitrations
• Estate Litigation – involvement in contentious estate matters, requiring court intervention
• Shareholder Disputes – oppression and related disputes on contentious matters
• Planning and Development Matters – appeals of development decisions to SDABs, as well as prosecution of expropriation matters

Michael is a sessional lecturer at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in Trial Advocacy. He is also Chair of the St. Albert Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

Michael was previously senior counsel – litigation for one of Canada’s largest telecommunications company. In that role, he provided efficient and effective legal service to internal clients and to member of the Executive Leadership team, including during a work stoppage.

Michael was also western region counsel for Canada’s largest railway, working as part of the Western Region management team. He also was working with system operations providing legal advice and assistance on claims, security, OH & S, operations and regulatory matters.  Michael was also counsel for a fatality inquiry.

Michael is actively engaged in his community. He is presently the President of the Board of Edmonton Meals on Wheels, and participates in many charitable and volunteer activities serving on boards and volunteering in fundraising and volunteer activities.