James Cuming
Ph.: 403-571-0555
Fax: 403-232-8818
Email: james@cglaw.ca
Jamie's practice consists of acting exclusively for Plaintiffs in class actions, and serious personal injury claims. Acting for individuals in class actions, and victims of motor vehicle collisions take up most of Jamie's caseload, however, he has also successfully resolved cases involving industrial accidents, slip and fall injuries, securities litigation, and medical negligence claims.
Jamie has been continuously listed since 2009 in the Canadian Legal LExpert Directory as a Leading Practitioner in Alberta in the area of Personal Injury, and is also listed in the Best Lawyers In Canada in the areas of personal injury and class actions. Both of these honours were voted on by fellow Canadian lawyers. Jamie is also referenced on the Top Lawyers in Canada in the Personal Injury Section and is listed in "Who's Who in American Law".
Jamie has successfully resolved hundreds of cases both outside and within our Court process. Highlights of his resolved cases include involvement as Plaintiff's counsel and co-counsel in Trials with awards in excess of $1.5 million dollars, successfully resolving the largest medical negligence settlement in Alberta history, certifying the first class action in Alberta, and successfully resolving the first national class action based in Alberta.
He has appeared in the Alberta court of Appeal, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, and Alberta Provincial Court, and has participated in numerous Judicial and private mediations.
Jamie speaks regularly at conferences and continuing legal education seminars on issues involved in personal injury litigation, insurance, maximizing damages and other topics.
Jamie is a graduate of the University of Alberta, where he received his Bachelor of Laws in 1994, and the University of Calgary, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1991.
Jamie is a founding member of the Canadian Association of Trial Lawyers Associations, Past President of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, a Governor of the American Association for Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association), as well as being a member of the Canadian Bar Association, Calgary Bar Association and Law Society of Alberta. Recently, Jamie was appointed to the Alberta Auto Insurance Rate Board.
Craig Gillespie
Ph.: 403-571-0555
Fax: 403-232-8818
Email: craig@cglaw.ca
Craig joined the firm in February of 2003. Craig obtained his Bachelor of Political Science at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, where he achieved Deans List status while playing golf on the intercollegiate team. After graduating Craig spent time working on the oil rigs in Southern Alberta before deciding to attend law school. Craig obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta, again with Deans List status.
After graduating, Craig was one of select few students across Canada hired to clerk for the Alberta Court of Queens Bench (trial division) and Alberta Court of Appeal (appellate division). This unique experience afforded Craig the opportunity to meet and work closely with Albertas judges and get a "behind the scenes" perspective of the trial process. After clerking, Craig articled and was called to the Bar with the firm of Macleod Dixon LLP, where he practiced in the areas of Insurance Defence and Insolvency Litigation.
Craig's unique employment background and his behind the scenes knowledge of both the insurance industry and trial process serves his clients well. Craig is extremely open and approachable with all of his clients.
Craig's practice focuses on motor vehicle bodily injury claims including the ever changing area of Fatal Accident and wrongful death claims. Craig also handles losses arising out of slip and fall, assault, professional negligence and medical negligence. Like other members of the firm, Craig is also active in advancing Class Action lawsuits and Securities lawsuits.
Craig has been recognized as a Leading Practitioner in the area of Personal Injury and is recognized in LExpert and Best Lawyers listings.
Craig currently sits on the executive of the Calgary branch of the Canadian Bar Association and provides case law updates and commentary for the Personal Injury and Health Law practice groups. Craig is also a member of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association and the Association of American Trial Lawyers.
Craig enjoys golfing, hockey and the outdoors.
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Cuming & Gillespie Lawyers offices have moved as of January 7th, 2011 to:
Suite 210, 140 -
10th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 0R1
