Dan Stachnik is a litigator, and Partner in the Edmonton office of Miller Thomson. Born and raised in Edmonton, Dan has been practicing law for over 30 years and has been with Miller Thomson throughout his legal career. He practices in the areas of law relating to civil litigation in commercial, construction, occupational health & safety, personal injury and employer-employee matters including human rights. The general nature of his work in civil and commercial litigation includes shareholder disputes and wrongful dismissal actions. He is retained to assist in Occupational Health & Safety matters relating to all aspects of the investigation and defense of charges under the relevant legislation.
He is legal counsel for the Alberta Wall and Ceiling Bureau and acts for a number of companies in the construction, manufacturing and oil and gas industry. He completed an arbitration course through the Arbitration and Mediation Program at the University of Alberta.
Professional Achievements Appointed Queen's Counsel, 2000
Memberships Member, Law Society of Alberta Member, Canadian Bar Association Civil, Construction and Employment Law Sections
Industry Expertise
Construction and Infrastructure
Areas of Focus
Workplace Health and Safety, Policy, Investigations, and Defense
Human Rights and Privacy
Builders Liens and General Construction Litigation
Serious Personal Injury
Events
September 22, 2011 - September 24, 2011, Niagara Falls, Dan Stachnik speaks at the 8th Annual CACE Conference (Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers) on Occupational Health & Safety.
April 11, 2011, Edmonton, Daniel Stachnik speaks on "Precedent Setting Case: Review of the Luka Saga" for the Canadian Bar Association.
September 23, 2010, Edmonton, The Edmonton Office is hosting a Construction Update 2010 Breakfast Seminar on September 23, 2010
March 18, 2010, Edmonton, The Edmonton Office is hosting the Executive Breakfast Seminar Recent Developments in Labour & Employment Law in Edmonton on March 18
November 12, 2009, Edmonton, The Edmonton Office is hosting an Executive Breakfast Seminar on "Recent Developments in Labour and Employment Law" on November 12
September 12, 2009, Chicago, Larry Bertuzzi and Dan Stachnik speak at the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers at its Annual Conference in Chicago on September 12