Healthcare: Contentious
Nationwide - Canada
7 years ranked
Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Valerie Prather's professional negligence practice concentrates on representing physicians before the courts when they are sued for medical negligence. She specializes in high stakes compromised infant cases. In addition, she provides assistance to physicians in dealing with professional conduct issues before the College of Physicians and Surgeons and various administrative tribunals.
Valerie is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Cummings School of Medicine at the University of Calgary with a focus on medico-legal risk management and a frequent lecturer at Grand Rounds and medical conferences nationally.
Admitted to the Alberta bar, 1989.
Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; Appointed King's Counsel (2016); King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipient (2025); Calgary Influential Women in Business Award for Professional Services (2026). King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipient (2025), Calgary Influential Women in Business Award for Professional Services (2026).
Provided by Chambers
Calgary-based Valerie Prather KC is often retained by the CMPA for representation of individual physicians in malpractice and negligence trials.
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Valerie has exceptional skills.
Valerie is an exceptional litigator.
It is a wonderful experience from start to finish with Valerie.
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