Lawyer Profile
Jennifer J. Biernaskie
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Jennifer Biernaskie is a litigation strategist who finds solutions. She skillfully analyzes a claim from all sides, considering both the present details and what will happen down the road. The end result is a forward-thinking strategy that shapes a successful future for her clients.
Her strong track record for resolving claims is based on skill, creative agreements and common sense in commercial litigation, insurance defence, and administrative law.
With particular proficiency in high-complexity matters, Jennifer skillfully handles the in-depth research and investigations required for intricate claims involving areas such as oil and gas, engineering, and professional liability.
In her commercial litigation practice, Jennifer has defended and prosecuted a wide range of contractual disputes, including shareholder issues, commercial and residential tenancy breaches, and employment and service agreements. She has unique experience in complex, multi-party litigation such as long-tail environmental losses, pipeline failures, intellectual property disputes, construction negligence, and class-action litigation.
Clients appreciate Jennifer’s down-to-earth manner combined with her responsive and quick approach. She is well known for detailed and comprehensive reports, as well as her focus on keeping costs down.
With extensive experience in eastern and western Canada, she has represented clients in a wide range of industries and settings, from aquaculture and off-shore oil and gas in the Atlantic, to engineering firms and land-based oil and gas in the Prairies.
In her insurance practice, Jennifer is equally skilled on both sides of the table and advises both insurers and policyholders on a variety of risk-management issues.
She has acted for insurers in Alberta and Nova Scotia as both defence and coverage counsel and provides coverage opinions to insurers in a wide range of sectors, including the aviation and auto industries.
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2004 (NS); 2010 (AB)