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.
Class Action Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Regina, SK
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About David E. Thera KC at a Glance
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). Serves clients in Regina, SK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Thera KC's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Thera KC handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Regina.
Class Action in Regina
David E. Thera KC is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Saskatchewan →
Health Care Law in Regina
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
David E. Thera KC is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Saskatchewan →
Insurance Law in Regina
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
David E. Thera KC is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Saskatchewan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Regina
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 venue, 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.
Regina Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Regina-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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Why Clients in Regina Choose David E. Thera KC
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 E. Thera KC's practice in the field of class action, health care, and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, health care, and insurance, David E. Thera KC can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Regina
A Regina-based practice means David E. Thera KC attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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