Lawyer Profile
Austin S. Paladeau
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Austin is a highly skilled litigator with extensive experience representing both individual and institutional clients. As part of McLeod Law’s Personal Injury and Wills, Trusts & Estates Groups, he advocates for clients in complex civil litigation, including:
Austin prioritizes a client-first approach, believing that effective advocacy begins with a deep understanding of his client’s goals. While records and documents may be helpful, they rarely tell the full story. He engages in frequent and fulsome discussions to develop a tailored litigation strategy, assess costs and risks, and determine the best course of action to achieve a successful outcome.
Austin has a proven track record of success at both trial and appellate levels, having appeared as lead counsel at all levels in Alberta and British Columbia’s superior courts. Some of the reported reasons for decision/judgments where Austin was counsel are summarized below.
Lead counsel on a multi-week personal injury motor vehicle accident claim. The plaintiff, a 24-year-old at the time of his accident, was involved in a highway collision with a logging truck. He suffered life-altering physical and psychiatric injuries. He was awarded $834,631 in damages plus costs and disbursements, which was subsequently altered on appeal.
Lead counsel on a summary trial on damages arising from a battery, assault, and unlawful confinement perpetrated against a 23-year-old woman. Judgment was awarded to the plaintiff in the amount of $493,650 plus costs, pre-judgment interest, and disbursements. Alberta Health Services was also awarded damages for its provision of health care services.
Second counsel on a single issue trial over the applicability of the “inevitable accident” doctrine. The plaintiff was successful in resisting the defence and the defendant was found liable to Cullen.
Second counsel on a multi-week personal injury motor vehicle accident claim. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old nursing student at the time of her accident, succeeded in establishing causation and resisting a “Minor Injury” defence, resulting in a judgment of $282,683 plus costs, pre-judgment interest, and disbursements.
Lead counsel on a personal injury accident claim. The plaintiff was riding his bicycle when he struck by a motor vehicle. The plaintiff suffered several injuries, most of which he made a good recovery from. The Plaintiff was awarded damages pursuant to the Minor Injury Regulation and common law, resulting in a judgment of $21,459.85 plus pre-judgment interest, costs, and disbursements.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2015 (AB)