Michael is a partner at Carbert Waite and co-chair of the firm’s commercial litigation and condominium practice groups. Michael’s litigation practice focuses on construction, insurance, shareholder disputes, and condominium law. Michael also has significant experience in oil and gas litigation and commercial landlord and tenant disputes.
Michael has extensive experience representing owners, general contractors and subcontractors in various construction matters including construction liens, deficiency claims, and contractual interpretation issues. Michael is well versed in relevant legislation surrounding builders’ liens and regularly teaches courses to the construction industry. Michael has also represented both insurers and insureds in various insurance related claims including fire, flood, product liability, and disability. Michael has experience providing coverage opinions. He regularly represents insureds in disputes with their insurance providers over coverage
Michael has represented clients in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, the Alberta Court of Justice, and in mediations and arbitrations. He enjoys appearing in Court when necessary, but focuses on finding economic and sensible solutions for his clients and works tirelessly to pursue their rights.
Michael regularly volunteers his time by providing free legal advice to the local community and is passionate about mentoring junior lawyers. He volunteers for Pro Bono Alberta through the King’s Bench Amicus Program and the Civil Claims Duty Counsel projects and offers mentorship through various mentorship programs, including through the Law Society of Alberta. Michael is a Board member with Global Lawyers of Canada (Alberta chapter) and the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council.
