Donald J. "Don" McGarvey, K.C.

Don has a well-established reputation built on his ability to find real-world solutions to complex commercial litigation. His practice includes class actions, professional liability, products liability, shareholder disputes, and large industrial loss litigation. He has extensive experience in securities litigation, construction litigation, contract litigation, and commercial insurance disputes.

In his professional liability practice, Don represents professionals in disciplinary proceedings and civil actions.His clients include architects, engineers, corporate directors & officers, lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, investment dealers, real estate appraisers, social workers, a variety of health care providers, and insurance agents among many others.

Don’s significant experience in class action defence work includes the transportation industry, the securities industry, the accounting industry, the sporting goods industry, and a variety of other business sectors.

His clients come from a variety of industries including securities, health care, mining, forestry, banking, finance, oil and gas, transportation, warehousing, logistics, retail, property development, securities and investment, and telecommunications.

Being a strong advocate for a client’s interests is Don’s main focus. He thoughtfully works through complex problems, because he understands that his work makes a considerable difference in the lives of his clients and their businesses. He listens carefully to understand his clients, and gets to know them and their problem so he can assess possible outcomes and develop a creative strategy for achieving a favourable result. Document-intensive files are always organized with attention to detail and Don remains flexible and adapts quickly as circumstances change and new facts emerge.

Prompt, efficient, and cost-effective service, as well as personal attention and organization, are cornerstones of his practice. Don counts responsiveness as a top priority. He believes every client deserves a lawyer who is available, supportive, and responsive to their needs. He values his reliable, driven, and highly professional team who live and breathe these ideals that begin with listening far more than talking. He and his team understand that they can only be effective in the advice they give if they know the client and understand the core of their problem.

Don has appeared on behalf of his clients at all levels of court in Alberta, in the Federal Court of Canada, in leave Application before the Supreme Court of Canada and before numerous regulatory and disciplinary tribunals.