Atty. Craig Gillespie
Craig Gillespie is a founding partner of Cuming & Gillespie LLP . He is a leading personal injury, class action, and medical malpractice lawyer with a proven track record of success.
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Craig Gillespie is a personal injury and class action attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Cuming & Gillespie. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2002). Educated at University of Alberta (—, 2001) and Willamette University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Craig Gillespie is a founding partner of Cuming & Gillespie LLP. He is a leading personal injury, class action, and medical malpractice lawyer with a proven track record of success
- With decades of experience representing clients throughout Western Canada, he has secured multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in complex cases
- Craig has been consistently recognized for his exceptional work, including being named medical malpractice lawyer of the year
- Beyond his legal practice, Craig is dedicated to improving public safety and access to justice through his involvement in community organizations and advocacy efforts
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta 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 Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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