LAWYER PROFILE

Valerie Prather KC

Canada 2026

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Healthcare: Contentious

Nationwide - Canada

6 years ranked

About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Practice Areas

Valerie Prather's professional negligence practice concentrates on representing physicians before the courts when they are sued for medical negligence. In addition, she provides assistance to physicians in dealing with professional conduct issues before the College of Physicians and Surgeons and various hospital 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.

Career

Admitted to the Alberta bar, 1989.

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Invited Member, International Women’s Forum

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Healthcare: Contentious - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Valerie Prather is a consummate professional. She is always positive in her outlook and remains thoughtful and instructive.
Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
Valerie Prather is a standout litigator; she is really exceptional.
Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide