Craig Gillespie

Craig Gillespie


Cuming & Gillespie

Recognized since 2011

Calgary, Alberta

Practice Areas

Class Action Litigation

Medical Negligence

Personal Injury Litigation

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Medical Negligence Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Medical Negligence
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Craig practices exclusively in the area of serious personal injury and medical malpractice. He has represented clients all over western Canada and across the entire province of Alberta. He has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta and obtained successful trial verdicts on a wide range of personal injury claims. Collectively, he has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients and has represented individuals in many multi-million dollar settlements.

Craig has been recognized for more than a decade by Lexpert and is repeatedly recommended by Best Lawyers in Canada®, the only two peer reviewed and selected legal rating services. Craig was also recognized as a medical malpractice lawyer of the year by Best Lawyers in Canada® and for his work in Class Action Litigation, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Collectively, the firm was recognized as one of the 10 best Personal Injury Law firms in Canada and was the only recipient in the Province of Alberta. He is also a member and past presenter at Birth Trauma and Medical Malpractice Seminars across Canada.

Craig sits on the Board of Directors for MADD Calgary and is heavily involved with the Calgary Health Trust Patient Experience Program, which supports those with brain injury and spinal injury. Craig is also involved with Cerebral Palsy Association of Alberta. Craig is driven by his interest and commitment to accountability, public safety and access to justice for those who have suffered serious personal injury. He is proud of the work he does and the clients he represents.His extensive experience with litigation, advocacy, negotiating and settling large loss claim is second to none

https://www.cuminggillespie.com/our-team/craig-gillespie/

Location
  • 4050, 525 – 8 Avenue SW
    Calgary, AB T2P 1G1
    Canada
Education
  • University of Alberta, Law Degree, graduated 2001
  • Willamette University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
  • Alberta, 2002

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Medical Negligence Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Medical Negligence
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Negligence, Calgary, Canada (2020)
  • Medical Negligence, Calgary, Canada (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in:
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Medical Negligence
  • Personal Injury Litigation
Awards:
  • Ranked by Lexpert as a leading practitioner in Alberta in the area of Personal Injury (repeatedly recommended since 2014)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada® for over 10 years for work in Class Action Litigation, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation
  • Best Lawyers in Canada® 2017 Calgary Medical Negligence Lawyer of the Year

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