RODGER C. GIBBS, BA(Spec) LLB

Rodger C. Gibbs is a partner of the firm. Born in Barrhead, Alberta, Mr. Gibbs attended the University of Alberta and received a Bachelor of Arts with Specialization (major in Economics; minor in Political Science) in 1988. He received a Bachelor of Laws in 1991.

Mr. Gibbs practised law with Orville T.G. Morrow Law Office, a general law practice, for 5 years. During that period, Mr. Gibbs practised in most areas of law, but concentrated on Civil, Criminal and Family Litigation.

Mr. Gibbs joined Hajduk Law Office in October, 1996. On June 1, 1997, Mr. Gibbs joined in partnership with Richard B. Hajduk to form HAJDUK & GIBBS, now called HAJDUK GIBBS LLP, which carries on the practice of law formerly carried on by HAJDUK LAW OFFICE. The firm's practice concentrates primarily on Civil Litigation, including Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation, but with many other areas of law being practised, also.

Mr. Gibbs is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Alberta and a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Gibbs has extensive legal experience, and has represented hundreds of individuals, and has been counsel for many corporations and various financial institutions.

Mr. Gibbs is an experienced litigator whose advocacy skills have been honed by participation in hundreds of trials, applications, appeals and other matters before all levels of the Alberta Courts, and the Federal Court of Canada. He has also represented clients' interests before various administrative tribunals including the Workers' Compensation Board.

Mr. Gibbs has negotiated many settlements in personal injury matters, often obtaining settlements in the tens of thousands and sometimes in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the severity of injuries or loss suffered.

Mr. Gibbs has volunteered to speak to high school classes on issues of law, mentor junior lawyers, and to serve on various Law Society of Alberta Committees. He has also been privileged to be asked to provide advice and assistance to other law firms with particularly difficult or unusual litigation files, including assuming handling the litigation permanently or temporarily. Mr. Gibbs is someone from whom junior and senior lawyers alike feel comfortable seeking advice and assistance, whether on issues of civil or divorce procedure, litigation strategy, ethics or professional responsibility or otherwise.

Recently, Mr. Gibbs successfully litigated a case in which our client, after a 3 day trial in the Court of Queen’s Bench, was successful in having the claim against our client completely dismissed and our client’s counterclaim allowed in the full amount claimed, plus pre-judgment interest, plus costs on a solicitor and client basis.

Mr. Gibbs has a special interest in the use of computers in the efficient provision of legal services, in the practise of law, and in litigation, including legal research.

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