Lawyer Profile

A. Danielle Bourgeois

Edmonton, Alberta

A. Danielle Bourgeois

Overview

Danielle Bourgeois, KC is a partner in Field Law’s Edmonton office with a diverse civil litigation practice that delves into areas including contract disputes, debt collection, insurance defence, personal injury, corporate and mortgage fraud, shareholder disputes, residential construction, foreclosure, judgment recovery, and commercial and residential leases.
Danielle’s practice has seen her appear before all levels of court within Alberta, including the civil and criminal divisions of Alberta Court of Justice, the Court of King’s Bench, and the Alberta Court of Appeal.
Danielle has provided legal services throughout Alberta and in the Northwest Territories to clients that include large financial institutions, private lenders, insurance companies, public institutions, government entities, small-to-large-sized businesses, and individuals.

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“I take pride in my ability to quickly identify the legal and/or ethical principle behind a client’s problem, and to provide advice that is practical, considers and assesses risk, and always moves towards conclusion. The best value I can provide to a client is a holistic, forward-thinking and efficient solution to their issue.”

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2010 (AB)

Professional Details

Education

Education
Rankings
Bar Admissions
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Laws
2009
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts With Distinction
2005
Insurance Law
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada
2025 - 2026
Sports Wall of Fame Team Inductee
University of Alberta
2020
Inductee
Canada West Hall of Fame
2019
"Lawyer to Watch"
Litigation Corporate Commercial
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
2019
Sports Wall of Fame Inductee
University of Alberta
2017
Northwest Territories
2021
Alberta
2010

Associations

Professional
Volunteer Work
Law Society of Alberta, Bencher
Vice-Chair Conduct Committee and Member of EDI Committee
2024 - Present
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Insurance Law Section (North)
Co-Chair
2012-2013
Canadian Bar Association, Debtor and Creditor Section (North)
Member and Past Secretary
2011 - Present
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, General Litigation
Member
2009 - Present
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Insurance Law Section (North)
Program Coordinator
2009-2012
Canadian Bar Association, Insurance (North)
Member and Past Co-Chair
2009 - Present
Canadian Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section (North)
Member
2009 - Present
Sharon & Jules Golf Tournament ADF
Volunteer
2022 - Present
University of Alberta Sports Wall of Fame
Board Member
2020 - Present
Pandas Hockey Alumni Society
Legal Counsel
2017 - Present
Grant MacEwan University Griffiths Hockey Team
Assistant Coach
2012 - 2022
Pandas Hockey Alumni Society
Treasurer
2012 - 2013
Christmas Bureau of Edmonton
Various
2010 - Present
University of Alberta Pandas Hockey Team
Assistant Coach
2007 - 2011
Pandas Hockey Alumni Society
Past President and Member
2003 - Present

Articles & Speeches

Field Law Congratulates Three Lawyers on Their Appointment as King’s Counsel

Selected Decisions

Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd v Harco Enterprises Ltd, 2021 ABCA 385
Harco Enterprises Ltd. v Knelsen Sand and Gravel Ltd., 2021 ABQB 263
Labas Estate v Brxton Construction Ltd., 2019 ABQB 526
Fish v Boyd, 2018 ABQB 190
Stout v Track, 2015 ABCA 10
Mourad v. Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft, 2014 ABPC 107