Class Action Litigation Medical Negligence Personal Injury Litigation
Craig Gillespie
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Craig Gillespie is a founding partner of Cuming & Gillespie LLP. He is a leading personal injury, class action, and medical malpractice lawyer with a proven track record of success. With decades of experience representing clients throughout Western Canada, he has secured multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in complex cases. Craig has been consistently recognized for his exceptional work, including being named medical malpractice lawyer of the year. Beyond his legal practice, Craig is dedicated to improving public safety and access to justice through his involvement in community organizations and advocacy efforts.
Overview
- University of Alberta, Law Degree, graduated 2001
- Willamette University, B.A.
- Alberta, 2002
- Alberta, 2002
- University of Alberta, Law Degree, graduated 2001
- Willamette University, B.A.
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

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™ 2026 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
News & Media
Additional Information
- Executive, Canadian Bar Association – Personal Injury Subsection, Alberta
present
- Member of the Calgary Bar Association
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association
Personal Injury and Health Law Subsections, Alberta
- Member of the Law Society of Alberta
admitted 2002
- Member, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
- President, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
(2014 – 2015)
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