Atty. David E. Thera KC
David is a senior partner with McKercher LLP operating out of Regina and Saskatoon. His practice focuses on insurance law, defence of liability matters, and defence of health care professionals; he also has considerable experience in employment law and construction law.
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David E. Thera KC is a class action, health care, and insurance attorney based in Regina, Saskatchewan, practicing at McKercher LLP. Educated at University of Saskatchewan (—, 1986) and University of Saskatchewan (—, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Regina, SK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David is a senior partner with McKercher LLP operating out of Regina and Saskatoon
- His practice focuses on insurance law, defence of liability matters, and defence of health care professionals
- he also has considerable experience in employment law and construction law
- David E. Thera, KC is a proud native of Battleford, Saskatchewan
- He joined McKercher LLP in 1988, became a partner in 1997, and is a senior litigator in the firm’s Regina office
- His practice focuses on health law, defence of general and professional liability matters and professional discipline
- David is currently head of McKercher LLP’s Health Law Practice group
- He is former chair of the firm’s Executive Committee and IT Committee
- He is a computer enthusiast and has been an avid user of litigation support programs since their DOS based inception
- In his spare time David enjoys outdoor adventures, including snowshoeing, hiking, bicycling and kayaking, amateur astronomy and toys of all sorts
- He spent his youth working at the family’s fishing camp at Canoe Lake, Saskatchewan where he was instilled with the values of hard work, customer service and resourcefulness
- David has been “Repeatedly Recommended” in the area of Commercial Insurance Litigation and “Consistently Recommended” in the areas of Professional Liability and Medical Negligence and is listed in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Thera KC handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David E. Thera KC is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Saskatchewan →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
David E. Thera KC is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Saskatchewan →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
David E. Thera KC is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Saskatchewan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Saskatchewan
Practicing law in Saskatchewan. Legal matters in Saskatchewan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Regina are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Saskatchewan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Saskatchewan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Saskatchewan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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