Experience Legal References Professional Activities CommunityExperienceAs far back as Kyle Smith can remember, he’s always had an affinity for advocacy. As an indispensable member of the Calgary office’s Insurance team, Kyle’s practice includes Insurance and Commercial litigation, Class Actions, Large Loss and Wills and Estates.Before joining Parlee, Kyle had a bustling insurance practice in Toronto, but the benefits of living in the west, especially for his burgeoning family, were difficult to ignore. Kyle was excited to bring his practice out west, as was the whole Parlee team. “Kyle’s talents as an orator and litigator are astounding,” affirms Directing Partner, Connor Glynn.Kyle’s practice is one that is based on fortitude, intellect and strategy. Having taken part in one of the longest insurance trials in Canadian history, clocking in at 106 trial days over 2.5 years, Kyle knows what commitment looks like. He also understands that excellence in law is based upon the lawyer’s ability to truly understand a client’s challenges and needs, along with appropriately setting expectations, explaining the process in detail, and understanding how to connect with a judge.Kyle’s prowess as a lawyer was officially recognized in Ontario, as he was named a Certified Specialist, (C.S.) for his work in Civil Litigation. At the time of receiving this honour, (which is the equivalent of Alberta’s Queen’s Counsel designation), Kyle was the youngest lawyer in Ontario to hold the designation.Legal ReferencesMacIvor v. Pitney Bowes Inc., 2017 CarswellOnt 3350, 2017 ONSC 1550Davies v. Clarington (Municipality), 2016 ONSC 1079Davies v. Clarington (Municipality), 2016 ONSC 6636Sabean v. Aikman, 2016 ONSC 6130Pilotte v. Gilbert, Wright & Kirby, Barristers & Solicitors, 2016 ONSC 494Pilotte v. Gilbert, Wright & Kirby, Barristers & Solicitors, 2016 ONSC 1334Davies v. Clarington (Municipality), 2016 ONSC 3900Hayward v. Royal & SunAlliance Insurance Co. of Canada, 2015 CarswellOnt 1149, 2015 ONSC 433Davies v. Clarington (Municipality), 2015 CarswellOnt 10278, 2015 CanLII 38699 (ON SC) Topp v. Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd, 2012 ONSC 3354Kirwan v. London (City), 2011 ONSC 5993Parris v. Laidley, 2012 ONCA 755Martin v. Campoverde, 2010 CarswellOnt 222, 2010 ONSC 472 (CanLII)Anand v. Belanger, 2010 ONSC 5356McDonald v. Kwan, 2010 ONSC 5861McDonald v. Kwan, 2010 ONSC 14Leduc v. Roman, 2009 CarswellOnt 843, 2009 CanLII 6838 (ON SC) Montgomery v. Van, 2009 ONCA 808Montgomery v. Van, 2009 CarswellOnt 182, 2009 CanLII 1146 (ON SC)Anand v. State Farm, 2007 CarswellOnt 1950, 2007 CanLII 10787 (ON SC)Publications:Thwarting the MIG: Working Within the System to Get Your Clients the Treatment They Need, The Litigator Magazine, April 2013The Use and Abuse of Accident Benefit Assessors at Tort Trials, The Litigator Magazine, Oct.2013Your First Salting and Sanding Case: What You Need to Know, The Litigator Magazine, Apr.2014How to Sell Your Case Using Non-Verbal Communication, OTLA Young Lawyer’s Division Spring Conference Materials, April 4, 2014How to Introduce Evidence at Trial, OBA Young Lawyer’s Division Program: Your First Civil Trial, March 6, 2015How to Effectively Communicate in Negotiations, OBA Young Lawyer’s Division Program: Negotiation Skills, March 9, 2016Why You (And Everyone You Know) Should Get Optional Car Insurance Coverage, Ontario Bar Association Website, April 26, 2016Conference and Seminar Speaking Engagements:The Lay Witnesses You Don’t Know You Need, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association Program: The Witnesses You Don’t Know You Need, November 20, 2017 (Calgary) and November 21, 2017 (Edmonton)How to Effectively Communicate in Negotiations, OBA Young Lawyer’s Division Program: Negotiation Skills, March 9, 2016How to Introduce Evidence at Trial, OBA Young Lawyer’s Division Program: Your First Civil Trial, March 6, 2015How to Sell Your Case Using Non-Verbal Communication, OTLA Young Lawyer’s Division Spring Conference, April 4, 2014Professional Activities• Member, Canadian Bar Association • Member, Advocates SocietyCommunityQueen’s Bench Amicus Project