About Brian
Brian G. Kapusianyk KC: Litigation & Specialized Practice Areas in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
With over three decades of experience, Brian G. Kapusianyk KC is a distinguished partner in the Gowling WLG firm's Calgary office, dedicated to representing clients in areas such as insurance and commercial litigation. His expertise spans professional liability, construction law, D&O (Director & Officer) litigation, commercial insurance coverage and defense, personal injury, and products liability.
Practice Areas
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Product Liability Law
Awards & Recognitions
- Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Calgary, Canada (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Calgary, Canada (2013)
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation, Calgary, Canada (2012)
Education & Credentials
- B.A., University of Alberta, 1988
- J.D., Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, 1990
Firms & Affiliations
- Gowling WLG, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (current)
Languages
- English
Bar Admissions
Began practicing law in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and the Yukon Territory.
Affiliations
- B.C. Law Society (member)
- Ontario Bar Association (member)
Brian has represented architects, engineers, land surveyors, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals in a wide range of complex legal matters.
Special Focus:
- Defendants in Construction Law cases
- Product Liability issues across Canada
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Calgary, Canada (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Calgary, Canada (2013)
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation, Calgary, Canada (2012)
- Recognized: Construction Law
- Recognized: Insurance Law
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation
- Recognized: Product Liability Law
- Special Focus: Defendants
- Special Focus: Product Liability
- 2015 Lexpert/ROB Special Edition on Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers in Canada 2016
- Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Attorneys 2015
- Queen's Counsel