David J. Wachowich

David has represented clients in civil actions since the mid-1980s, particularly in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Appeal.

David offers experienced legal counsel in all aspects of civil litigation.  He has focused on insurance litigation, and more recently on corporate litigation, general aviation, contracts, energy, intellectual property, and professional liability. 

David has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 2013, and was the Alberta Chair from 2016 to 2018. 

Chambers and Partners, in ranking David amongst the leading General Commercial litigation lawyers in Alberta in 2018, noted his recognized "broad skill-set in commercial litigation".  Their sources described him as a "steady, thoughtful attorney".  The scope of his experience is reflected in the representative work, publications and presentations, recognitions, professional affiliations, and community involvement detailed in the tabs above.

### PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Legal Forum – Edmonton, 2022
• Student Member, Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London, 2017 and forward 
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2013 and forward 
• Cambridge Lectures Participant, Canadian Institute of Advance Legal Studies, Cambridge, England, 2007  
• Alberta Director, Canadian Defence Lawyers, 2000-2003  
• Executive Committee Member - Milner Fenerty 1993-1996  
• Law Society of Alberta Committee Member, 1993-1995 Civil Practice Advisory, 1996-1999 Professional Responsibility  
• President of the Law Student’s Association, University of Alberta Class of 1983 

### REPRESENTATIVE WORK

• Election Irregularities: Heather v Elections Calgary 2023 ABCA 24 Jan 24 2023
• Limitations Interpretation: Spark Power Corp. v. Peacock Linder Halt & Mack LLP, ABKB 853, Dec 19 2022
• Counsel Disqualification, Conflicts: 1781230 Alberta Ltd. V Epiphany Group Ltd. (re Field LLP), Jan 28 2022, ABQB Lethbridge (Mason, Master) 
• Contempt: Kostic v Alger, Supreme Court of Canada, No. 39752, Leave for Appeal Refused, Jan 13 2022 Federal Court Costs-Factors: McMullen v A.G. Can, CIBC, et al, 2021 FC 516 (Pallotta, J.) 
• Federal Court Costs-Factors: McMullen v A.G. Can, CIBC, et al, 2021 FC 516 (Pallotta, J.)
• Judicial Review of Public Inquiry: Ecojustice v Alberta, Allan 2021 ABQB 397 (Horner, J.) 
• Mareva/Attachment Order Review: Henenghaixin Corp v Deng, Lam 2021 ABQB 168 
• Case Management Directions Review: Kostic v Alger 2021 ABCA 31 
• Injunction Against Public Inquiry: Ecojustice v Alberta, Allan, HMQ, 2020 ABQB (Horner, J.) 
• Prothonotary Direction Appeals: McMullen v A.G. Canada et al, 2020 FC 1081 (Pallotta, J.)
• Case Management Justice Discretion: Piikani Nation v McMullen, 2020 ABCA 366 (Antonio, J.A.) 
• Covid-19 M.O. Extension of Deadlines: Osadchuk et al v Kidd et al, Jul 8 2020 (Farrington, Master) 
• Ethics Commissioner Report: Re: Conflicts of Interest Act, Re: Schweitzer Jul 6 2020 (Comm. Trussler) 
• Intervenor Status, Public Inquiry: Ecojustice Canada Society v HMQ Alberta, Allan 2020 ABQB 364 (Horner J.)  
• Stay on Appeal: Piikani Nation v McMullen 2020 ABCA 183 (Veldhuis, J.A.) 
• Advice and Direction, Security for Costs on Appeal: Piikani Nation v Raymond James et al, 2020 ABCA 11 (Strekaf, J.A.)  
• Account Taxation Jurisdiction/Limitations: Carter v Foster et al, Nov 13-Dec 6 2019 (de Wi,t J.) 
• Appeal of Summary Judgment Dismissal, Limitations:  Condo Corp. 0812755 v IBI Group 2019 ABQB 75 (Eamon, J.) 
• Civil Contempt: Piikani Nation et al, Kostic, Sep 11 2019 (Nation, J.) 
• Leave for Third Party Proceedings: Piikani Nation  v McMullen 2020 ABQB 89, 2020 ABQB 90 (Rooke, A.C.J.) 
• Arbitral Jurisdiction: Canada Life Assurance v 719491 Alberta Inc., Aug 15 2019 (Arbitral Panel) 
• Buy-Sell Shotgun Interpretation: Costello v RedCity Creative Agency Inc. et al, Aug 6 2019 (C.M. Jones, J.) 
• D&O Coverage Interpretation: Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. et al v Continental Casualty Company et al, Apr 4 2019 (Farrington, Master) 
• Injunctive Remedies/Passing Off: Ranchman's Holdings Inc. et al v Bull Bustin ' et al, Mar 28 2019 (Eamon, J.) 
• Evidence Sealing Order: Ranchman's Holdings Inc. et al v Bull Bustin' et al, Feb 5 2019 (Eamon, J.)  
• Limitations Act Interpretation: Condominium Corporation 0812755 v IBI Group Inc. et al, Jan 30 2019 (Robertson, Master), on Appeal Nov 19 2020 (Eamon J.) 
• Appeal Classification: McMullen v Norton Rose Fulbright LLP et al, ABCA, Sep 14 2018 (O'Ferrall, J.A.) 
• Summary Dismissal/Indemnity Agreement: Cor/Murray v STARS/Landmark Aviation, Jun 26 2018 (Farrington, Master) 
• Indemnity Summary Enforcement: Shock Trauma Air Rescue (STARS) v Landmark Aviation [Cor/Murray] Jun 26 2018 (Farrington, Master) 
• Extension for Time to Appeal: Funk v Funk, ABCA May 24 2018, (McDonald, J.A.) 
• Counsel Disqualification: McMullen v Norton Rose Fulbright LLP et al, ABQB Apr 27 2018 (Horner, J.) 
• Insurance Act Umpire Appraisal Award review: State Farm v 1432235 Alberta Ltd., ABCA, Apr 18 2018 (Wakeling J., et al) 
• Counsel Disqualification: Funk v Funk, ABQB Mar 16 2018 (Anderson, J.) 
• Intervenor status – On-ice Injuries: Henderson v Wideman, Calgary Sports d.b.a. Calgary Flames, et al [NHLPA], ABQB Nov 6 2017 (Wilson, J.) 
• Products Liability - Forum Selection Clause: Gould Stainless Products Ltd. also known as Gould Stainless Ltd. v Zorzini S.p.A. (2013 ABQB) (Laycock, Master) 
• Mining Dispute - Jurisdiction: Piscedda Mining Corporation Inc. et al v Crew Gold Corporation et al, 2011 Yukon Supreme Court Whitehorse Reg. 10-A0090 (Kent, J.) 
• Underinsured Coverage: Olchowy v ING Insurance Co. of Canada (2011), [2011] I.L.R. I-5180, 2011 ABQB 463, 2011 CarswellAlta 1272 (Strekaf, J.) 
• Municipal liability for roadway design: Southland Transportation Ltd. v Calgary (City) 2008 ABCA 321 (Alta. C.A.), leave to SCC refused March 2009: Steele v Burgos 2010 ABQB 327 (Jeffrey, J.) 
• Contractual Limitation of Liability – Interpretation: FEM02 Water Inc. v Canadian Pacific Railway Company et al, Masters ABQB 2007, ABQB 2009, (Sullivan, J.), and ABCA 2010 
• Medical Malpractice: Rendek et al v Dufresne et al ABQB 2006 (Burrows, J.) 
• Costs Formal Offer: Rendek et al v Dufresne et al ABQB 2006 (Burrows, J.) 
• Civil Jury Trial Application Guidelines: Shaw v Zarn ABQB 2006 (Rooke, J.) 
• Liability Train/Semi-Trailer Collision: Canadian Pacific Railway v Schneider’s Trucking Ltd. (Masters ABQB 2005) 
• Summary Judgment: Marion v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (2005) ABQB 281, 2005 CarswellAlta 487 (Alta. Q.B.), Alta. C.A. 
• Inspection Procedure: Aftergood v Alberta (Minister of Municipal Affairs) (2005) ABCA 170, [2005] A.J. No. 706 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Professional Liability, Pre-Trial Matters: Berglund-Jaster v Vincelli ABQB 2004 (Kent J.) 
• Property Loss, Counterclaim, Procedure: Marion v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (2003) ABQB 767, 22 Alta. L.R. (4th) 107 (Alta. Q.B.), Marion v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company(2004) ABCA 213, 354 A.R. 12, 329 W.A.C. 12, [2004] I.L.R. 1-4317, 27 Alta. L.R. (4th) 201, 11 C.C.L.I. (4th) 52, [2004] 9 W.W.R. 533, 2004 CarswellAlta 900 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Liability, Quantum: Jones v Cheesebrough (2003) ABQB 196, 2003 CarswellAlta 383 (Alta. Q.B.), [2003] A.J. No. 324 
• Negotiable Instruments, Promissory Note: Pembridge Insurance v Jones ABQB 2003 (Lomas, J.) 
• Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia: Byron v Cabrera (2003) ABQB 347, [2003] A.J. No. 528 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Quantum: Peters v Stirling [2001] A.J. No. 1232 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Liability: Marchand and Wagstaff v Johnston, Allied (2001) CarswellBC 2607, 2001 B.C.S.C. 1375 
• Summary Judgment, Indemnity Claim: McAvoy v Pied Pickle ABCA 2000 
• Appeal on Liability: Evans v Aschacker  ABCA 1999 
• Damages Assessment: Tiberio v Al-Houari ABQB 1999 (Lovecchio, J.) 
• Duty to Defend: ESA Holdings Ltd. v Royal Insurance Company (1998) CarswellAlta 449, 223 A.R. 127, 183 W.A.C. 127 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Hotelkeeper's Liability: Temple v T&C Motor Hotel Ltd. et al (1998) CarswellAlta 86, 213 A.R. 362 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Motor Vehicle - Liability: Evans v Aschacker ABQB 1998 (McIntyre, J.) 
• Policy Coverage: Canada West Insurance Company v Weiss (1996), 41 Alta. L.R. (3d) 429, 36 C.C.L.I. (2d) 249, [1996] 9 W.W.R. 386, 188 A.R. 171, [1997] I.L.R. 1-3387 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Liability: Regina v Aschacker (Alta. Prov. Ct.) 
• Gross Negligence, Intervenor Costs: Jones v Green & Klopp (1995), 26 Alta. L.R. (3d) 268, 9 M.V.R. (3d) 115, [1995] 4 W.W.R. 118, 162 A.R. 217, 83 W.A.C. 217 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Coverage and Defence Obligations, Conflict: P.C.S. Investments Ltd. v Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co. (1996), 37 Alta. L.R. (3d) 38, 34 C.C.L.I. (2d) 113, 178 A.R. 274, 110 W.A.C. 274, [1996] I.L.R. 1-3308 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Statute of Frauds, Injunction: Lobsinger v Isbister [1995] A.J. No. 374 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Duty to Defend: P.C.S. Investments Ltd. v Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co. (1994), 18 Alta. L.R. (3d) 270, 25 C.C.L.I. (2d) 119, 153 A.R. 187, A.J. No. 204 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Personal Injury, Damages: Ferguson v Varzari (1994), 156 A.R. 33 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Medical Evidence: Bilinski v Wangerin (1993) 15 Alta. L.R. (3d) 100, 147 A.R. 211, [1994] 3 W.W.R. 379, 27 C.P.C. (3d) 346, A.J. No. 1019 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Underinsured Motorist Insurer Entitlement to Defend: Jones v Green and Klopp (1993), 149 A.R. 63, 63 W.A.C. 63, A.J. No. 954 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Paraplegic-Liability and Damages: Jones v Green and Klopp (1993), 15 Alta. L.R. (3d) 26, 147 A.R. 1999, A.J. No. 1023 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Injunction: Richards v Liberal Party of Canada ABQB 1993 (Virtue, J.) 
• Motor Vehicle Accident-Liability, Damages:  Korpela v March (1993), 9 Alta. L.R. (3d) 117, 138 A.R. 179 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Personal Injury, Occupiers' Liability, Damages: Carlson v Maxwell Taylor's Restaurant Ltd. [1993] A.J. No. 647 (McLoed, J.) 
• Motor Vehicle Liability: R. v Evans (1993), 44 M.V.R. (2d) 274, [1992] A.J. No. 124 (Alta. Prov. Ct.) 
• Personal Injury Damages: Smith v Armstrong (1991), 1 Alta. L.R. (3d) 13, 123 A.R. 285 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Dangerous Driving: R. v Hyslop ABQB 1992 
• National Parks Property Lease: Kurdar Holdings Ltd. v Attorney General Canada ABQB 1991 (Brennan, J.) 
• Wills Interpretations: Re Gardner Estate [1991], 85 Alta. L.R. (2d) 119, A.J. No. 1247 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Sunflower Airlines (Fiji) v King Air et al, (1990) (Alta. Q.B.), Montgomery J. 
• Waiver and Estoppel: Ryl v Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. (1988) Alta. L.R. (2d) 281, 32 C.C.L.I. 1, 91 A.R. 163, [1988] I.L.R. 1-2362 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Contract, Injunction: Reed and Manderich v Canadian Football League (1988) 62 Alta. L.R. (2d) 347 (Alta. Q.B.), [1988] A.J. No. 1236 
• Waiver of Privilege: Warwick v Associated Engineering Services Ltd. [1988] A.J. No. 461 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Strict Liability, Fire Loss, Damages: Schnell v Grande ABQB 1987 (Andrekson, J.) 
• Summary Judgment: Hunchak Estate v Bandura (1987), 83 A.R. 262 (Alta. Masters) 
• Fire Loss: Food Giant Markets Ltd. v Watson Leaseholds Ltd. (1987), 43 C.C.L.T. 152, A.J. No. 1125 (Alta. Q.B.) 
• Northwest Territories Air Crash, Insurer Liability: Inuvik Coastal Airways Ltd. v Madill (1987), 27 C.C.L.I. 27, 43 D.L.R. (4th) 761, 55 Alta. L.R. (2d) 244, 81 A.R. 304 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Striking of Action: Gupta v Halifax Insurance ABCA 1986 
• Labour and Material Payment Bond: Jed Construction Ltd. v Canadian Surety Company (1986), (Alta. Prov. Ct.) 
• Procedure: Clif-Den Holdings Ltd. v Automated Concrete Ltd. (1986), 73 A.R. 236 (Alta. Masters) 
• Arson: Welygan v Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance Company et al [1985] A.J. 386 (Feehan, J.) 
• Paraplegic - Damages: Hohol v Pickering (1984), 30 Alta. L.R. (2d) 333, 51 A.R. 321, [1984] 3 W.W.R. 673 (Alta. C.A.) 
• Security Enforcement: Camco Inc. v Swertz Bros. Construction Ltd. (1984), 33 Alta. L.R. (2d) 69, 56, A.R. 127 (Alta. Q.B.) 

### PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

• Presenter, University of Calgary Law School, Law 505 L02, Civil Procedure & Advocacy, April 2021 
• Presenter, University of Calgary Law School, Law 508-Negotiation and Judicial Dispute Resolution, January 2020 
• Presenter, University of Calgary Law School, Law 508-Negotiation and Judicial Dispute Resolution, January 2019 
• Author, The Advocate, "Nos Disparus – Clinton W. Ford", Vol. 76, Part 4, July 2018 
• Presenter, Business Law – Professional Liability Considerations, Legal Education Society of Alberta, Business Law Program, Lake Louise, May 6, 2018 
• Presenter, Blue Goose Alberta Pond 100th Anniversary Address, Calgary, March 10, 2018 
• Presenter, University of Calgary Law School, Law 508-Negotiation, January 2018 
• Presenter, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, "Protecting Privilege In-House", with Jordan Milne, November 2017 
• Presenter, "From Below the Earth to Around the World: Managing the Multijurisdictional Issues Related to Pursuing Mining Claims in the Mining Industry", paper entitled An Introduction to Recent International Mining Project Expropriations, American Bar Association: International Law Section, Dublin, Ireland, October 12, 2011 
• Presenter, "Specific Legislative Changes to Alberta Automobile Insurance", re Bill 11, paper delivered to Legal Education Society of Alberta, Edmonton and Calgary, November 13 & 20, 2008  
• Presenter, "Medical Negligence in Alberta: General Principles and The Failure to Diagnose, Inform, and Refer", March 27, 2007  
• Presenter, "Minor Injury & No-Fault Legislative Changes: Overview and Comment (Bill 53)", paper delivered to the Legal Education Society of Alberta, September 14 & 21, 2004  
• Presenter, "Recent Cases on Damages Assessment", paper delivered to the Canadian Defence Lawyers Western Regional Meeting, Calgary, November 20, 2003  
• Chair, Legal Education Society of Alberta, Document Production Update Seminars, Edmonton and Calgary, January 22 & 29, 2003  
• Presenter, "Pre-Trial Waiver of Privilege and Disclosure of an Expert’s File in Alberta", paper delivered to Canadian Institute, December 9 & 10, 2002  
• Co-Chair, Canadian Defence Lawyers Western Regional Meeting, Calgary, Alberta, "Current Defence Issues", November 8, 2001  
• Presenter, "Inter-jurisdictional Issues: The Alberta Perspective", paper delivered to the Canadian Defence Lawyers Western Regional Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, March 29, 2001  
• Chair, Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch Mid-Winter meetings, Insurance Law Panel Presentation, January 28, 2000  
• Panelist, LEXPERT, Difficult Spinal Cord and Nerve Damage Claims seminar, October 21, 1999  
• Presenter, Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters, Kananaskis Convention Address, May 28, 1999  
• Presenter, "Bad Faith, Section B files, and Whiten v. Pilot", paper delivered to the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association meetings, Red Deer, April 28, 1999  
• Presenter, "Trends in Recent Alberta Damages Awards", paper delivered to LEXPERT, State-of-the-Art personal Injury Damages, April 16, 1999  
• Presenter, "Claims Review", paper delivered to Independent Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta, March 16, 1999  
• Presenter, "Case Law Update: Causation and the Butterfly’s Wing", paper delivered to LEXPERT, Difficult Personal Injury Claims, June 5, 1997  
• Presenter, "Report on Advertising", paper delivered to the Law Society of Alberta, Professional Responsibility Committee, Sub-Committee on Ethics & The New Technology, March 1997  
• Presenter, "Cross-Examination of Treating Physicians: A Defence Perspective", paper delivered to the Legal Education Society of Alberta, Medicine for Lawyers, September 18, 1996  
• Presenter, "Lawyers and Advertising", paper delivered to the Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters, April 15, 1996  
• Presenter, "Motor Vehicle Accidents Claims Involving Children: Liability Update", paper delivered to the Canadian Institute, Child Personal Injury Claims, January 8, 1996  
• Presenter, "Municipal Liability for Damage from Floods", paper delivered to the Southern Alberta Insurance Claims Managers Association, January 3, 1996  
• Presenter, "Fake Reality Coming to a Courtroom Near You: Admissibility of Computer Animated Accident Reconstruction Evidence", paper delivered to the Canadian Institute, Accident Reconstruction, September 1995  
• Presenter, "Fibromyalgia and Litigation", paper delivered to University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine, Continuing Education Seminar for Practising Physicians, May 1995  
• Chair, Legal Education Society of Alberta, Sessional Chair, "Insurance Law Update", April 23-26, 1995  
• Presenter, "Mitigation Update", paper delivered to the Canadian Institute, Chronic Pain and Personal Injury Claims in Alberta, February 20, 1995  
• Presenter, Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters, Kananaskis Convention Address, May 28, 1993  
• Presenter, "Defending Insureds Under Non-Waiver Agreements and Adding Insurers as Third Parties by Order", paper delivered at the Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Subsection meeting, February 17, 1993  
• Presenter, "Recent Developments in the Law on Arson", International Association of Arson Investigators, March 11, 1992  
• Presenter, Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters, Jasper Convention Address, May 12, 1989  

### RECOGNITION

• Recognized by the Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory, 2018, as "Consistently Recommended" for commercial insurance litigation 
• Best Lawyers' 2018 Calgary Insurance Law "Lawyer of the Year" 
• American College of Trial Lawyers, Alberta Chair, 2016-2018 
• American College of Trial Lawyers, Alberta Vice-Chair, 2014-2015 
• Recipient of a 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, for service to Canada 
• Highlighted in Benchmark Canada 5th Edition, Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys as a "Benchmark Litigation Star, one of the preeminent litigation practitioners in Canada" 
• Identified in Best Lawyers of Canada 2010, and forward, as one of Canada's leading lawyers in Insurance Law and Personal Injury Law, Woodward White Inc.  
• Recognized by The Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory 2009, and forward, as one of Canada’s pre-eminent lawyers in Personal Injury and Commercial Insurance Litigation  
• Recommended by Chambers Global: The Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011 and 2012 as a leading lawyer in the area of Litigation and Dispute Resolution law  
• Identified by Chambers Global International as a leading business litigator in Alberta, 2010, and subsequent recognitions 
• Appointed Queen’s Counsel, 2006  

### COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• L'Arche Calgary, Director 2017 and 2018, Development Committee 2019-2020 
• St. James Catholic Parish Syrian Family Adoption Committee, Finance, 2015-2018 
• Calgary Red Mass Organizing Committee, 2015 and forward 
• St. Thomas More Lawyers Guild of Calgary, 2015 and forward 
• Member, Savile Club, London, 2014 and forward 
• Chair, Laurier Club (Southern Alberta), 2008-2010  
• Director of the Alberta Ballet, 2004-2007  
• Past President of the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose International (Alberta Pond), 2000-2001  
• Past President of the Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta, 1999-2001  
• Assistant Coach, Trailswest and Glenlake Minor Hockey Associations 
• Assistant Coach, Calgary West Little League baseball 
• Coach, Cal-Glen and Tri-West Soccer Leagues  
• Assistant Coach, CalWest Bantam Basketball 

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