Michael J. Nadeau
Insurance Law
Insurance Law
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Michael Nadeau is the firm’s Managing Partner. He is also a member of the firm’s Insurance and Cannabis Practices, is a member of the firm’s Executive Team.Michael practices in the area of civil litigation and represents clients in a wide variety of legal areas, including personal injury and occupiers’ liability, sports and recreation, products liability, property damage and subrogated actions. Michael also has experience defending professional liability claims and, in particular, claims made against engineers and insurance brokers.Michael regularly acts for self-insured corporations and major insurance companies. He acts as counsel for some of Canada’s largest retailers and commercial property owners. Michael’s insurance practice is predominately focused on defending personal injury and property damage litigation as well as claims under the Occupiers Liability Act. As part of this practice, Michael also has significant experience handling disputes involving indemnity agreements and related contractual issues.Prior to joining Alexander Holburn, Michael worked as a judicial law clerk at the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Michael Nadeau is the firm’s Managing Partner. He is also a member of the firm’s Insurance and Cannabis Practices, is a member of the firm’s Executive Team. Michael practices in the area of civil litigation and represents clients in a wide variety of legal areas, including personal injury and occupiers’ liability, sports and recreation, products liability, property damage and subrogated actions. Michael also has experience defending professional liability claims and, in particular, claims made against engineers and insurance brokers. Michael regularly acts for self-insured corporations and major insurance companies. He acts as counsel for some of Canada’s largest retailers and commercial property owners.
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David Gomez
Our company faced a significant and complex insurance coverage dispute following a major property loss. The insurer was denying a substantial portion of our claim, and we needed counsel with deep expertise. Michael Nadeau was recommended for his recognized work in insurance law, and his 21 years of experience were immediately evident. He meticulously analyzed our policy and the loss details, providing a clear, strategic path forward. His dual background from McGill and UVic, combined with his role as Managing Partner, speaks to his analytical rigor and leadership. Michael’s negotiation was firm yet pragmatic, ultimately securing a settlement that far exceeded our initial expectations without protracted litigation. His professionalism and command of the details were exceptional throughout.