Overview

Partner Ronald (Ron) Nelson, one of the most experienced litigators in Brownlee’s Edmonton office, primarily practises in the area of insurance defence litigation. He handles commercial general liability and property claims, municipal/public sector defence, personal injury, product liability, occupiers’ liability, administrative and professional errors and omissions (E&O), construction claims and insurance coverage claims.

Ron has appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta, and frequently also handles claims in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon. He also heads up Brownlee’s Municipal/Public Sector Defence Practice and is the lead lawyer in defending and advising one of the largest and most successful municipal insurance programs in Western Canada.

Another significant focus is professional indemnity defence work. This E&O experience involves a wide array of professionals including architects, engineers, insurance brokers, financial planners, surveyors and environmental consultants.

In addition to the domestic insurance market, Ron is very familiar with the London market, and is Brownlee’s primary Edmonton partner charged with developing and handling Lloyd’s-related work.

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Commercial Law
• Municipal Law
• Construction Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1987 (AB); 2007 (NT); 2008 (NU); 2012 (YT)