Simon J. Muller
Partner
OFFICE: Calgary South
Education
- 1993 University of Alberta, LLB
Admissions
- 1994 Alberta
Notable Work
Experience
- Successfully represented our client at a summary trial on liability where the defendant claimed the defence of 'inevitable accident'.
Cullen v. Kao, 2019 ABQB 799
- Obtained a trial judgment in favour of our client who had argued its tenant had left its land polluted at the end of a lease by not removing an underground storage tank used to store hydrocarbons.
GRJ Holdings Ltd v. GBM Trailer Service Ltd, 2017 ABQB 731
- Successfully represented a plaintiff for serious soft-tissue injuries and fibromyalgia sustained in a car crash. Plaintiff awarded over $280,000 plus interest and costs.
Jones v. Stepanenko, 2016 ABQB 295
- At both trial and appeal, obtained a judgment against the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund for our client who was injured when his vehicle was driven without his consent. The Fund had argued they were not liable to pay their limits of coverage of $200,000. The Court of Appeal upheld the trial judge’s finding that our client was entitled to be paid by the Fund.
Jacobi v. Tanchuk, 2013 ABCA 424
- Successfully represented a plaintiff for TMD and soft-tissue injuries sustained in a low-impact collision. Plaintiff awarded $253,000 plus interest and costs.
Meehan v. Holt, 2010 ABQB 287
- Represented the driver of a vehicle that struck a passing vehicle while making a left turn. Secured a 0% liability award in favour of the client.
Skrypichayko (next friend of) v. Dunlop, 2006 ABQB 536
- Secured an order from the Court of Appeal directing the Board to consider our client’s application for compensation related to sexual assaults even though they occurred outside the two-year limitation period.
Sanderson v. Alberta (Criminal Injuries Review Board), 2010 ABCA 167
Resources
Story
Simon Muller, Partner
Publication
Precedent-Setting Personal Injury Judgment Won
- Recognition
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HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Simon is recognized by The Best Lawyer in Canada for work in Personal Injury Litigation with a special focus in Plaintiffs (2022-2025).
- Recipient of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers’ Association President’s Award, 2016
RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE
- Featured in "Data fit for the courtroom?" Canadian Lawyer Magazine, February 2, 2015
- Interviewed in “Vivametrica's Analytics Platform Supports Personal Injury Claims,” Forbes, November 19, 2014
- Guest on The Homestretch, CBC Radio Calgary, November 17, 2014
- Memberships
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- Law Society of Alberta
- Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers’ Association
- Canadian Bar Association - Personal Injury Subsection
- Teaching Roles & Speaking Engagements
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Presenter
Best Practices in the Conduct of Mediation - Insurance Disputes
Dere Lutz, No Longer 'Alternative' Dispute Resolution Symposium, May 2019
PRESENTER
Various issues of personal injury litigation
Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
PRESENTER
Various issues of personal injury litigation
Legal Education Society of Alberta
PRESENTER
Various issues of personal injury litigation
Canadian Bar Association
TEACHING ROLES
GUEST LECTURER
MBA program
Haskayne School of Business
GUEST LECTURER
Chartered Insurance Professionals Program