Zul Verjee, K.C.
Managing Partner
Zul’s record of success explains why he is widely recognized as one of Canada’s top litigation lawyers. Our clients trust Zul with their most complex commercial litigation matters. From institutions to individuals, our clients rely on Zul to understand their issues from a legal and business perspective and litigate to obtain the best possible results.
During his 30 years of practice in the insurance and commercial litigation fields, Zul has been involved in a number of complex litigation matters. A seasoned litigator, Zul has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta and the Federal Court of Canada on a wide array of civil litigation matters including general liability claims, commercial disputes, complex personal injury claims, fatality claims, fire losses, construction losses, interpretation of wrap-up liability policies and S.E.F. 44 insurance coverage claims. During his career, he has successfully conducted jury and non-jury trials and has been recognized for his advocacy skills across Canada and the United States.
Zul has also developed a thriving practice in the areas of both oil and gas litigation, partnership issues and employment litigation. He has acted for law firms, accounting firms, energy brokers and corporate officers. He has been counsel in over 100 mediations and Judicial Dispute Resolution conferences.
In 2022, Zul was welcomed into the fellowship of the Litigation Counsel of America, a invitation-only, peer selected honorary society of 3,500 of the best trial lawyers in the legal industry and is based on excellence and accomplishment in litigation. He has been voted as a leading lawyer in Best Lawyers in Canada annually since 2014 for his expertise in Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Moreover, Lexpert has ranked Zul as a leading litigation counsel for over 15 years. In 2012, Zul was appointed King’s Counsel by the Government of Alberta in recognition of his outstanding achievement, expertise and contributions to the legal profession in Alberta.
Zul balances his thriving litigation practice by being actively involved in his community. In 2013, Zul was recognized and awarded the Leaders of Tomorrow award by Business in Calgary. He is frequently called upon to present seminars for the Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, Canadian Defence Lawyers Association and Calgary Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section. He is a past instructor at the University of Calgary Management Program teaching “Claims Management: Evidence” for members of the insurance industry and currently acts as a mentor to many in the legal community including the Law Society of Alberta’s Mentor Connect program. He continues that role by coaching youth sports and when time allows, hitting the running paths and enjoying the swing of the golf club as often as possible with his four sons.
Andersen v. Canadian Western Trust Company, 2019 ABQB 413
SWAT Consulting Ltd., v. Canadian Western Bank, 2018 ABQB 875
Remington v Crystal Creek Homes Inc, 2018 ABQB 644
1332992 Alberta Ltd. v BMP Construction Management Ltd., 2018 ABQB 137
Flock v ComplyWorks Ltd., 2018 ABQB 78
Remington v Crystal Creek Homes Inc, 2018 ABQB 30
Urichuk v Kent, 2017 ABQB 432
Flock v ComplyWorks Ltd., 2016 ABQB 621
Cho v Twin Cities Power-Canada ULC, 2016 ABQB 499
Cho v Twin Cities Power-Canada ULC, 2016 ABQB 437
Vaccaro v Twin Cities Power-Canada, U.L.C., 2014 ABQB 56
Huynh v. Rosman, 2013 ABQB 218
Frank v. Vogel & Company LLP, 2012 ABQB 432
Cho v. Twin Cities Power-Canada, 2011 ABQB 707
Wennekers v. Bailey, 2008 ABQB 792
Gerlitz v. Lee, 2007 ABQB 495
Sandhu v. Singh Brothers Transport Ltd., 2004 ABQB 110
Hollebeke v. Breeze, 2003 ABQB 238
Forrest v. Ostrovsky, 2002 ABQB 1115
Murdoch v. Balfour, 2002 ABQB 1082
Murdoch v. Balfour, 2002 ABQB 494
Forbes v. Bird, 2002 ABQB 206
Deis v. Koch Oil Ltd., 2001 ABQB 997
Crispin v. Shoker, 2001 ABQB 951
Lynch v. Checker Cabs Ltd., 1999 ABQB 587
Lynch v. Checker Cabs Ltd., 1999 ABQB 514
Sullivan v. Beckles, 1998 ABQB 616
National-Oil Well Canada Ltd. v. Compton Petroleum Corporation, 1998 ABQB 429
Trizec Equities Ltd. v. Ellis-Don Management Services Ltd., 37 Alta LR (3d) 442
Colborne Capital Corp. v. 542775 Alberta Ltd., 37 Alta LR (3d) 8
Vaccaro v Twin Cities Power, LLC, 2014 ABCA 146
Vaccaro v. Twin Cities Power-Canada, U.L.C., 2013 ABCA 252
Elbow River Marketing Limited Partnership v. Canada Clean Fuels Inc., 2012 ABCA 328
Vaccaro v. Twin Cities Power-Canada U.L.C., 2012 ABCA 193
Vaccaro v. Twin Cities Power-Canada U.L.C., 2012 ABCA 109
Cho v. Twin Cities Power-Canada, 2012 ABCA 47
Wennekers v. Kingsway General Insurance Company, 2009 ABCA 422
Gagnon v. Frey, 2005 ABCA 106
Colborne Capital Corporation v. 542775 Alberta Ltd., 1996 ABCA 94Federal Court
Visionwerx Investment Properties Inc. v Strong Industries Inc., 2020 FC 378
Verjee Law Successful in the Court King’s Bench of Alberta
In Uhrik v. Barata, 2023 ABKB 517, Associate Chief Justice Nielsen dismissed the action, filed by the Plaintiffs, Uhrik and Litzius, as against their former counsel as an abuse of the Court. Uhrik and his co-plaintiff. Litzius, had previously been deemed vexatious litigants, pursuant to the Judicature Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. J-2., in decision from […]
Verjee Law has Success in Court
In Baker Law Firm v Colors Unlimited Inc., 2024 ABKB 53, Zul Verjee, K.C. and Nicholas Austin were successful in resisting the plaintiff’s application to compel disclosure of a settlement agreement, a solicitor’s file, and other privileged materials from the various defendants, and other non-party respondents. Our firm acted for a lawyer and law firm […]
Helping Clients Succeed for over 29 Years
Best Lawyers in Canada – 2024
Congratulations to Zul Verjee K.C. and Megan Klein of Verjee Law for being included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate and Commercial Law and Insurance Law. We are so proud of all this achievement.
Zul Verjee K.C. presents across Canada in Skilled Lawyer Series with the Canadian Bar Association
On June 27, 2023, Zul Verjee K.C. will present on Valuable Skills and Strategies for Highly Effective Responses and Productive Closings.
Verjee Law Succeeds
Double Costs: Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Expands on the Rules Regarding Formal Offers to Settle and Double Costs Awards – Verjee Law Succeeds In the recent decision of 1490703 Alberta Ltd v Chahal, 2021 ABQB 853, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench expanded on the application of Rules 4.29 of the Alberta Rules of […]
Verjee Law wins full indemnity costs following a successful Summary Judgment Application and Appeal
Zul Verjee Q.C. was successful in making new law in the area of costs awarded following a successful summary judgment application. In this case we did better than an offer made and the court awarded what amounted to full indemnity for the legal fees incurred. Congratulations to our team. https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abqb/doc/2021/2021abqb853/2021abqb853.html?resultIndex=1
Zul Verjee Q.C. has been named to the 2022 Best Lawyers™ list in Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law.
Verjee & Associates is pleased to announce that Zul Verjee Q.C. has been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning […]
