Atty. David C. Bishop
David Bishop is a partner at Gowlings and head of Calgary's Advocacy Group. David’s practice involves all aspects of corporate/commercial litigation with an emphasis on directors' and officers' defence, product liability, professional liability disputes, shareholder disputes, class actions, large property and industrial claims, and environmental litigation.
Class Action Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Calgary, AB
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About David C. Bishop at a Glance
David C. Bishop is a business, class action, construction, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Alberta, Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Bishop
- David Bishop is a partner at Gowlings and head of Calgary's Advocacy Group
- David’s practice involves all aspects of corporate/commercial litigation with an emphasis on directors' and officers' defence, product liability, professional liability disputes, shareholder disputes, class actions, large property and industrial claims, and environmental litigation
- He is familiar with all aspects of dispute resolution, including private mediations, judicial dispute resolution conferences and arbitrations
- David has acted on matters in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- He has appeared in the courts at all levels, including the Alberta and Manitoba Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada
- David has also participated in NAFTA Bi-National Canada/U.S. and Canada/Mexico free trade dispute resolution hearings
- He has extensive experience acting for large corporations in the energy sector including disputes arising from valuation of shares in public and private companies, commercial contract claims and dissenting shareholder proceedings
- He regularly acts for directors, officers and companies in a class action, derivative action, shareholder and regulatory (Alberta Securities Commission) context
- He has acted on large multi-party product liability cases in various industries, including energy, steel, biotechnology, medical and consumer products
- David also frequently acts for architects, engineers, surveyors, accountants, brokers, veterinarians, lawyers and many other professionals
- David represents insurers across Canada on coverage matters in relation to directors and officers, professional liability, property, class actions and other significant claims
- Most recently, David acted as coverage counsel for an international insurer on a series of multi-jurisdictional claims arising from a large North American pipeline project
- David has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending shareholder claims including opression, derivative action, "shot gun" disputes, and is experienced in all manner of shareholder and company valuation issues
Practice Areas Explained
David C. Bishop's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Bishop handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Calgary.
Business & Corporate Law in Calgary
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Class Action in Calgary
David C. Bishop is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alberta →
Construction Law in Calgary
David C. Bishop is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Alberta →
Product Liability in Calgary
David C. Bishop is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alberta →
Civil Litigation in Calgary
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David C. Bishop is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alberta →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Calgary
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 venue, 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.
Calgary Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Calgary-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Calgary Choose David C. Bishop
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David C. Bishop's practice in the field of business, class action, construction, product liability, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, class action, and construction, David C. Bishop can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Calgary
A Calgary-based practice means David C. Bishop attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David C. Bishop Handles in Calgary
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