Tony Slemko, K.C.

Full Profile

With over 35 years of experience under his belt, Tony Slemko is a legal practitioner and litigator focusing on insurance law. His work encompasses all aspects of this field, from subrogation and defence of property claims to coverage disputes, construction law, defamation and professional liability matters. He has advised a broad range of national and international insurance clients and has litigated cases in all of the Western provinces and in the three territories.

Tony takes a proactive approach to litigation and advises clients on the range of alternative dispute resolution processes and early resolution procedures. Respected by counsel and the judiciary, he has developed a reputation as an effective and cost-efficient advocate.

In 2020, Tony was awarded the King’s Counsel designation in recognition of his contributions to the profession and the community.

Admissions

• Northwest Territories Bar, 1999

• Alberta Bar, 1987

• Yukon Bar, 1997-2020
   

Education

• M.A., University of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States, 1990

• LL.B., University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, 1986

• B.A., University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, 1983
   

Professional Associations

• Law Society of Alberta

• Law Society of Yukon

• Law Society of the Northwest Territories

Experience

• Litigation arising out of major construction projects in Alberta

• Litigation relating to catastrophic water losses in condominiums and office towers

• Litigation involving fire spread and losses in agricultural contexts

• Litigation involving education institutions

• Litigation involving product liability issues

• Litigation involving liability of architects, engineers and public utilities