Tom was called to the British Columbia Bar in May of 1998 and had practiced in the area of general litigation as well as ICBC defence litigation. Tom joined Chomicki Baril Mah in January of 2000 and became a partner in 2003. Tom's practice includes the jurisdictions of Alberta , British Columbia, Yukon and NWT where he is involved in various areas of insurance defence litigation and coverage issues. Tom's preferred area of practice is in aviation insurance related matters. He has trained and has worked as a commercial pilot and aircraft maintenance engineer prior to practicing law which provides his aviation clients with added value and expertise in resolving claims in those areas.

Preferred Areas of Practice

• Aviation and Airports
• Commercial liability
• Fire Loss
• Personal injury defence
• Professional liability
• Coverage issues
  
  Tom's memberships include the Law Society of Alberta (2000 Call), Law Society of British Columbia (1998 Call), Law Society of Yukon (2007 Call), Law Society of the Northwest Territories (2008 Call), Canadian Owner and Pilot's Association, Airline Transport Association of Canada and the Canadian Bar Association.

Background

• Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
• University of Saskatchewan, B.A. 1994
• University of Saskatchewan, LL.B., 1997
• Year of call to the Bar in British Columbia, 1998
• Year of call to the Bar in Alberta, 2000
• Commercial Pilot's License, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's License M1

Activities

• Tom's outside interests include spending time with his family, golfing and flying.