Atty. David Wedge
David, a partner in the Edmonton office, joined Parlee McLaws LLP in 2000. With a practice concentrated in insurance litigation, David acts for many of Alberta’s leading property and casualty insurers.
Corporate And Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Edmonton, AB
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About David Wedge at a Glance
David Wedge is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Parlee McLaws LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serves clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Wedge
- David, a partner in the Edmonton office, joined Parlee McLaws LLP in 2000
- With a practice concentrated in insurance litigation, David acts for many of Alberta’s leading property and casualty insurers
- Over his career, David has developed a practice focused on providing insurance clients with coverage-related advice and representation
- He has a particular interest in, and has presented on, coverage issues involving commercial general liability, property, and professional liability policies
- David also curates a Twitter feed devoted to coverage news and case law
- His diverse insurance background includes personal injury defence, fire loss, product liability and subrogated recoveries
- David has been involved in a number of large loss litigation matters, and has trial experience in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories
- A member of the Law Societies of both Alberta and the Northwest Territories, David has litigated in all levels of Court in both Jurisdictions
Practice Areas Explained
David Wedge's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Wedge handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Edmonton.
Business & Corporate Law in Edmonton
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Wedge is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →
Civil Litigation in Edmonton
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Wedge is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alberta →
Insurance Law in Edmonton
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
David Wedge is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alberta →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Edmonton
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 Edmonton 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.
Edmonton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Edmonton-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 Edmonton Choose David Wedge
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 Wedge's practice in the field of business, litigation, and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, David Wedge can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Edmonton
A Edmonton-based practice means David Wedge 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 Wedge Handles in Edmonton
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Wedge has experience with under Alberta law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David Wedge directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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