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Daniel "Dan" Downe QC

Field Law
  • Recognized Since:
    2014
  • Recognized in:
    Insurance Law
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.fieldlaw.com/Peopl...
  • Website:
    http://www.fieldlaw.com
  • Location:
    400 - 444 7 AVE SW
    Calgary, AB T2P 0X8

Dan Downe’s primary area of practice is insurance litigation. He has more than 30 years experience defending insured businesses and individuals in a variety of complex litigation matters, including disputes involving motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury claims, commercial property damage and premises liability. Dan appears before all Alberta trial and appellate courts, arbitration panels and administrative tribunals, including coroner’s inquests and fatality inquiries. He has assisted clients with various forms of alternate dispute resolution, including private mediation, judicial mediation and arbitration.

Dan pursues subrogation claims and defends coverage actions on behalf of insurers. He also advises clients on errors and omissions policies, defends related claims, prepares coverage opinions and represents disability insurers in numerous capacities. Also, Dan regularly counsels self-insured professional organizations and defends claims of professional negligence. 

In 2010, Dan received his Queen's Counsel designation, which recognizes lawyers for exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession. He is also a regular speaker on insurance and risk management topics at client seminars and legal conferences.

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Dan Downe’s primary area of practice is insurance litigation. He has more than 30 years experience defending insured businesses and individuals in a variety of complex litigation matters, including disputes involving motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury claims, commercial property damage and premises liability. Dan appears before all Alberta trial and appellate courts, arbitration panels and administrative tribunals, including coroner’s inquests and fatality inquiries. He has assisted clients with various forms of alternate dispute resolution, including private mediation, judicial mediation and arbitration.

Dan pursues subrogation claims and defends coverage actions on behalf of insurers. He also advises clients on errors and omissions policies, defends related claims, prepares coverage opinions and represents disability insurers in numerous capacities. Also, Dan regularly counsels self-insured professional organizations and defends claims of professional negligence. 

In 2010, Dan received his Queen's Counsel designation, which recognizes lawyers for exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession. He is also a regular speaker on insurance and risk management topics at client seminars and legal conferences.

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Bar Admissions:

  • Alberta, 1985

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in:

  • Insurance Law
 

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Field Law
http://www.fieldlaw.com
 
Headquarters
2500 - 10175 101 ST NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0H3
780-423-3003
3 Office Locations
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Canada

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Calgary, AB

400 - 444 7 AVE SW

Calgary, AB T2P 0X8

Canada

403-260-8500

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Northwest Territories

Yellowknife, NT

601 - 4920 52 ST

Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T1

Canada

867-920-4542

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