Sharon Stefanyk KC(She/Her)Overview Experience Professional Recognition Community News + Views + Events Client Stories Sharon Stefanyk, KC handles complex civil disputes, in the courts of Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, focusing on insurance claims involving construction litigation, fire losses, product liability, large subrogated property claims and personal injury cases.
Her clients - often insurance companies centred throughout Canada - seek Sharon's help with architects and engineers liability claims, pipeline defects, pipeline hydro testing and dewatering claims, construction defects, professional liability, coverage opinions and serious bodily injury and wrongful death cases. In addition, Sharon often handles errors and omissions disputes and municipal and government liability cases.
Both plaintiffs and defendants have turned to Sharon seeking her experience and advice. In addition to appearing before all levels of Court in Alberta, Sharon regularly represents clients in various forms of alternative dispute resolution, including private mediation, judicial dispute resolution and arbitration.
Value to Clients
Sharon has an efficient, proactive approach to litigation and dispute resolution and - as a client team leader - matches cases with the right resources. "My focus is on customer service and being responsive to my clients' needs and timelines. Clients like that I am always available to discuss their cases and provide advice as a trusted advisor based upon my years of experience in the insurance industry."
Outside the Office
In addition to being an avid golfer, Sharon is a long-time curling competitor. Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Law Section (North) Chair 2018 - 2021 Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Law Section (National) Member 2018 - 2021 Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Law Section (North) Executive Committee Member at Large 2015 - 2018 Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters Member 2010-Present Law Society of Nunavut Member 2009-Present Canadian Defence Lawyers Member 2008-Present Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Civil Litigation Section (North) Member 1988-Present Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Construction Law Section (North) Member 1988-Present Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Insurance Law Section (North) Member 1988-Present Edmonton Bar Association Member 1988-Present Law Society of Alberta Member 1988-Present Edmonton Insurance Association Member 1990-Present Law Society of Northwest Territories Member 1993-Present International Order of the Blue Goose Member 1995-Present Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Civil Litigation Section (North) Chair 1996-1997 Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Civil Litigation Section (North) Speakers Chairperson 1992-1995 Insurance Law "Lawyer of the Year" - Edmonton The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2022, 2025 Listed Insurance Law The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2014 - 2025 Listed Personal Injury Litigation The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2015 - 2025 "Litigation Star" Benchmark Canada 2018 - 2024 "Repeatedly Recommended" Personal Injury (Represents Defendants) Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2021 - 2023 "Repeatedly Recommended" Personal Injury (Represents Plaintiffs) Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2023 "Distinguished" Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ 2013, 2016 - 2021 Alberta Diabetes Foundation - Halloween Howl Fun Run and Walk Executive Committee Member 2014 - Present Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Law Section (National) Member 2018 - 2021 Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Law Section (North) Chair 2018 - 2021 Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Law Section (North) Executive Committee Member at Large 2015 - 2018 Alberta Diabetes Foundation Jeans and Jersey Committee Member 2015 - 2018 Alberta Diabetes Foundation Governance Committee Member 2015 - 2018 Alberta Diabetes Foundation Board of Directors 2014 - 2018 Sturgeon Composite Grad Committee Entertainment Chair 2013 - 2013 Canadian Association of Insurance Women Education Chair for the 2012 Annual Convention Edmonton Insurance Association Education Committee 2009 - 2013 Saville Country Classic Junior Curling Bonspiel Prize Committee 2008 - 2009 Student Legal Services of Edmonton Volunteer 1985 - 1990 Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company v Aspen Insurance UK Limited, 2018 ABQB 207Tamaya Wynd Estates Inc. et al v. Condominium Corporation No 0727774, 2018 ABQB 466 Toews v First Choice Canada Inc (Signature Vacations), 2016 ABQB 130Toews v. First Choice Canada Inc. (Signature Vacations), 2016 ABQB 130, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Marjanski v. University Landscaping, 2015 ABQB, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Regco Petroleums Ltd v Gerling Canada Insurance Company, 2014 ABQB 459Canadian Natural Resources Limited v. Arcelormittal Tubular Products Roman S.A. (Mittal Steel Roman S.A.), 2012 ABQB 679Howalta Electrical Services Inc. v. CDI Career Development Institutes Ltd., 2011 ABCA 234, Alberta Court of Appeal Modesto v. K.R.T. Electrical Ltd et al Nelson v. Industrial-Alliance Pacific Life Insurance Company, 2010 ABQB 746, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada v. 671095 Alberta Ltd., 2010 ABQB 814, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench InnerSense International Inc. v. University of Alberta, 2007 ABQB 157InnerSense International Inc. v. University of Alberta, [2007] A.J. No. 270, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Sra v. Zhu, [2007] A.J. No. 706, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Abramski v. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., [2006] A.J. No. 191, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Weyerhauser Co. v. Jenner (c.o.b. Magic Welding), [2006] A.J. No. 169, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Lastiwka v. TD Waterhouse Investor Services (Canada) Inc., [2006] A.J. No. 925, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Kallal v. Optimum West, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Lastiwka v. TD Waterhouse Investor Services (Canada) Inc., [2005] A.J. No. 1718, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Lastiwka v. TD Waterhouse Investor Services (Canada) Inc., [2005] A.J. No. 1717, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Lastiwka v. TD Waterhouse Investor Services (Canada) Inc., [2004] A.J. No. 1160, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Adam v. Beaver, [2002] A.J. No. 1437, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Dacro Industries Ltd. V. Lombard General Insurance Co. of Canada, [2002] A.J. No. 95, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Toronto Dominion Bank v. Real Estate Council of Alberta, [2002] A.J. No. 75, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Williamson v. Best Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd., [2002] S.C.C.A. No. 102, Supreme Court of Canada Medicine Hat (City) v. Continental Casualty Co., [2002] A.J. No. 350, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Wood Buffalo (Regional Municipality) v. Scottish & York Insurance Co., [2001] A.J. No. 1650, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Evans v. Rustad, [2001] A.J. No. 1744, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Williamson v. Best Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd., [2000] A.J. No. 495, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Williamson v. Best Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd., [2000] A.J. No. 1122, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Williamson v. Best Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd., [2000] A.J. No. 1152, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Robertson v. BHP diamonds Inc., [1999] N.W.T.J. No. 52, Northwest Territories Supreme Court Spenrath v. McKenzie, [1998] N.W.T.J. No. 86, Northwest Territories Supreme Court Modern Livestock v. Kansa General Insurance Company, 157 A.R. 167, Alberta Court of Appeal Izzard Estate v. Robinson's Trucking, [1994] A.W.T.J. No. 35, Northwest Territories Supreme Court Reid v. Stein, [1994] A.J. No. 875, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Rohr (Guardian of) v. Hosack, [1991] A.J. No. 1020, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench March 29, 2022 Coffee + Counsel: Insurance Industry Insights - What's in Store for 2022? Q+A Session Join Field Law for another edition of Coffee + Counsel, a complimentary series that brings you together with a few of our lawyers for an unscripted chat about legal issues pertinent to insurers in Alberta. Your questions guide the discussion, and we pr... November 2021 - 3 min read Direct Compensation for Property Damage is Coming to Alberta The Superintendent of Insurance has approved amendments to the Standard Auto Policy Form No. 1 (“SPF No. 1”) that will take effect January 1, 2022. 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- An oil-sands pipeline distribution company was facing a substantial loss in a multi-party construction claim in Alberta. Sharon Stefanyk questioned technical experts and managed a substantial number of documents in the course of representing the company, which was able to favourably mediate the dispute.
- A rebar company - ran into a dispute in the construction of a wastewater treatment plant. A mediation was agreed to before the questioning, resolving the matter in about a year instead of taking substantially longer.
- An insurance client came to Sharon with a Conflict of Laws case involving a motor vehicle accident in Nova Scotia that the plaintiff moved to Alberta, where it brought a lawsuit. Sharon brought an application to Strike for Want of Jurisdiction, defeating the claim in a couple months.
Education University of Alberta, 1987, Bachelor of Laws Admissions Nunavut,2009 Northwest Territories,1993 Alberta,1988 |
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