 RICHARD C. TANNER
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Education, University of
Manitoba, 2000
Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba, 2003
Called to the Alberta
Bar: 2004
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Recipient of various awards for academics and advocacy, including:
- D.A. Thompson, Q.C. Prize for highest standing in Limits of the Law, 2002/2003
- D'Arcy McCaffrey, Q.C. Prize for highest standing in Advanced Advocacy, 2002/2003
- Jim Macdonald Memorial Scholarship/Award for highest standing in criminal law, 2000/2001.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Rick Tanner obtained his law degree
from the University of Manitoba in 2003. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 2004 and practiced as an Associate with a prominent national firm in Calgary, where he carried a general civil litigation practice focusing on commercial disputes, shareholder rights, director's liability and construction litigation. Upon joining Scott Venturo LLP in the fall of 2005, he has continued to practice in general civil litigation, focusing primarily on insurance defence work and commercial litigation.
Rick has conducted trials at the Provincial Court of Alberta. He has also assisted with trials at the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench and the Alberta Court of Appeal. He has extensive experience with a variety of forms of alternate dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and judicial dispute resolution.
AFFILIATIONS:
Calgary Bar Association and Canadian Bar Association
Volunteer, Calgary Legal Guidance
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