•Zuber & Company LLP specializes exclusively in civil litigation, primarily in the areas of property and casualty insurance law and personal injury litigation.•The client base ranges from private individuals to major insurance companies situated across North America.

• Conducted the defense of lawsuits on behalf of insured persons from beginning to end, in both Manitoba and Ontario, with an emphasis on environmental spill, property litigation, product liability and personal injury actions.• Provided insurance coverage opinions to stakeholders, executive members and clients.• Played a key role in exploring alternative methods of dispute resolution which successfully reduced the cost of litigation for the company.• Defended multi-party, multi-million dollar actions, particularly in the field of fuel oil spill litigation in Ontario. • Appeared at all Trial Court levels and at the Ontario Court of Appeal, conducting Jury and non-Jury trials.• Advised the executive on significant matters, including insurance coverage issues, employer/employee law, and intellectual property (Trademarks and Copyright).• Conducted lectures and seminars for examiners, adjusters and claims managers, and participated in training of new claims personnel. Also provided lectures and seminars to client associations of Federated Insurance. Topics covered included: • Fraudulent misrepresentation• Interpreting the commercial general liability policy• Negotiation • Alternative dispute resolution• Investigation of claims, • Occupiers liability law• Family Law Act claims in Ontario

• Conducted all aspects of a defense litigation practice. Defended claims mainly on behalf of insurance company clients, including personal injury, environmental, construction and property actions.• Developed an expertise in insurance coverage opinions, particularly with respect to construction and environmental claims.