2005

Alberta

2003

England and Wales

2002

Ontario

2000

University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Magna Cum Laude)

1996

St. Andrews University, Scotland, M. Litt, (With Distinction)

1994

University of Western Ontario, BA (Hons.) (Gold Medalist) 

Law Society of Ontario

Law Society of England and Wales

Law Society of Alberta

Canadian Bar Association

CPLED
LESA Seminars
ACTLA Seminars

An avid skier, Maureen has been a volunteer ski instructor with the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). In addition, she has served on the Board of Directors of Between Friends, a local charitable organization which organizes and facilitates social and recreational programs for persons with disabilities.

2022 - 2023

Best Lawyers
Personal Injury Litigation

Maureen McCartney-Cameron

Since joining JSS Barristers in 2007, Maureen McCartney-Cameron has focused her practice almost exclusively on plaintiff-side personal injury and long-term disability litigation. In doing so, she has appeared as counsel before all levels of Court in Alberta.

Education

Originally from Northwestern Ontario, Maureen holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario (1994, BA, Hons. (Gold Medalist); St. Andrews University, Scotland (1996, M.Litt, with distinction), and the University of Ottawa (2000, LL.B., Magna Cum Laude). While studying to become a lawyer, Maureen gained legal work experience in Ontario, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Awards and Recognitions

Maureen was recently recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Personal Injury Litigation. 

Community

Maureen is a Past President of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA), which advocates for a strong civil justice system that protects the rights of all Albertans. She is also Past Chair of the Personal Injury Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association – Alberta. In addition, she has served as a volunteer facilitator with the Legal Education Society of Alberta’s "CPLED" Bar Admission Course and is a presently a volunteer lawyer with Pro Bono Law Alberta. She has also served on the Credentials and Education Committee of the Law Society of Alberta.

Maureen is a frequent contributor to continuing legal education seminars, and has presented at, and provided academic papers for, programs facilitated by ACTLA and the Legal Education Society of Alberta, among other forums.

She continues to be a Member of the Law Society of Ontario and remains on the Roll of Solicitors for England & Wales.

Personal

Outside of work, Maureen may be found riding the rails with her train-loving son; cheering on her daughter at dance competitions; or walking with her husband near water, preferably the north shore of Lake Superior in Northwestern Ontario; the Fife Coast of the North Sea in Scotland; or the Central Pacific Coast of California.

Publications

"Family Protection Insurance Endorsements ("SEF 44 Coverage") - 5 Things to Know"

JSSBarristers.ca, November 24, 2021

"Why are Personal Injury Damages in Canadian Lawsuits So Much Lower Than in the US?"

JSSBarristers.ca, March 26, 2021

"Hit & Run/Uninsured Accidents - 5 Things to Know"

JSSBarristers.ca, August 27, 2020

"An Update on Social Host Liability in Canada"

JSSBarristers.ca, June 29, 2020

"Is My Business Covered for Insurance Losses Caused by COVID-19?"

JSSBarristers.ca, April 14, 2020
Co-Author (with Ryan Phillips)

"Alberta's Minor Injury Regulation (MIR) - 5 Things to Know"
JSSBarristers.ca, September 17, 2019
Author

"Alberta Accident ("Section B") Benefits - 5 Things to Know"
JSSBarristers.ca, June 5, 2019
Author

"Wrongful Death Claims - 5 Things to Know"
JSSBarristers.ca, February 20, 2019
Author

"Stayin' Alive: An Update on How to Avoid 'Dropping Dead'" 

Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association Spring Conference, March 16 & 18, 2015
Co-author (with Sarah Lulman)

"What is a Thing? Case Law Relevant to the Interpretation of Rule 4.33" 

Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers' Association Seminar: "Drop Dead Revisited," June 2013, 
Co-Author (with Sarah Lulman)

"Rules of Court: Case Law Update" 

Canadian Bar Association - Civil Litigation Subsection, June 2012.

"Sparrowhawk and Beyond: A Comprehensive Update on the Minor Injury Regulation" 

Legal Education Society of Alberta Seminar, "Personal Injury and Insurance Update," May 2012.
Co-author (with Brian Filips)

"Litigation Plans, Court Orders and Standstill Agreements" 

Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers' Associations Seminar: "Rule 4.33: the Personal Injury Perspective," April/May 2012
Co-author (with Trent Kulchar)

"Recent Case Law Review" 

Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers' Association Seminar: "Psychiatric and Psychological Injuries, Chronic Pain and Causation," March, 2011
Co-author (with Elizabeth Aspinall)

"Blame Game: Apportionment of Liability and Comparative Blameworthiness"

Legal Education Society of Alberta, Lake Louise Refresher Course, April, 2008
Co-author (with Glenn Solomon)

"Refresher on the 2004 Amendments to the Insurance Subpart of the Insurance Act"

Legal Education Society of Alberta Seminar, November, 2008
Co-author (with Stacy Petriuk)

Speaking Engagements

Presenter
"Wrongful Death Claims: 5 Things to Know," Legal Education Society of Alberta Seminar, March 17, 2022

Panel Chair
"Effective Legal Support: Civil Litigation," Legal Education Society of Alberta Seminar, September 12 & 19, 2017

Co-presenter (with Stacy Petriuk) 
"Host Liability: A Holiday Primer," Wake Up with JSS Barristers