Darin Hannaford is a commercial litigation lawyer, and Partner in the Edmonton office of Miller Thomson. He has a particular emphasis on contractual and leasing disputes, construction and transportation law.
Darin has considerable litigation experience involving construction claims, claims for payment and general contractual disputes. He also acts for a variety of corporate entities on commercial litigation and administrative matters including shareholder disputes, employment matters, regulatory approvals, and price-setting arbitrations.
Darin has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta as well as the Federal Court of Appeal. Additionally, Darin has acted as counsel before various administrative tribunals including the Alberta Energy Resource Conservation Board, the Canadian Transportation Agency, the Agricultural Products Marketing Appeal Tribunal, and various Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards.
Community Involvement
· Former Vice Chairman, The Strathcona County Assessment Review Board
· Former Vice Chairman, The Strathcona County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Memberships
· Member, Law Society of Alberta
· Member, Canadian Bar Association, Construction and Administrative Law Sections
· Member, Canadian Transportation Lawyers Association
· Member, Alberta Motor Transport Association
· Member, Canadian Transportation Research Forum
Industry Expertise
Agriculture and Food Production
Construction and Infrastructure
Transportation
Areas of Focus
Rate-Setting Arbitrations
Rail Transportation
Real Estate/Development
Litigation
Events
October 27, 2010 - October 29, 2010, Vancouver, Darin Hannaford and Daniel Kiselbach speak at the National Symposium for Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals: "Reposition 2010" in Vancouver, October 27-29
June 18, 2009, Edmonton, Miller Thomson LLP will host "Recent Developments in Administrative Law" in Edmonton on June 18
April 21, 2009 - April 22, 2009, Edmonton, The Edmonton Office is hosting an Executive Breakfast Seminar Transportation 2009 on Tuesday, April 21
Publications
Winter 2010, Good Debts Gone Bad - A Catch 22 for Carriers and Shippers, Transportation Communiqué - Alberta
In today's market, owners or shippers of goods often contract with freight forwarders to attend to their shipping needs rather than contracting directly with individual carriers. The owner contracts with the freight forwarder, who...
October 27, 2010, National, Legal Road Map for Carriers, Shippers and Others, CITT National Symposium for Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
Winter 2009, Balancing Privacy Rights and a Safe Work Environment, Transportation Communiqué - Alberta
Fall 2009, The Times They Are a Changing: New Employment Realities, Transportation Communiqué - Alberta
Summer 2009, Wheel of (Mis)Fortune: Lost Wheel Big Deal, Transportation Communiqué - Alberta
Spring 2009, Profiling the Carrier, Transportation Communiqué - Alberta
Winter 2008, Life Outside the Fast Lane: Appealing The Denials or Revocation of Fast Cards, Transportation Communiqué - Alberta
December 2006, Drug Testing - A Catch - 22, Transportation Communiqué - Alberta