Counsel
Maureen McCartney-Cameron
(she/her/hers)
Since joining JSS Barristers in 2007, Maureen McCartney-Cameron has focused her practice almost exclusively on injury and health law. She has extensive experience in plaintiff-side personal injury and long-term disability litigation. Further, as provincial counsel to the Canadian Medical Protective Association, she assists physicians with professional negligence claims, professional conduct matters, and other medical-legal issues. Throughout her career, Maureen has appeared as counsel at 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 recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Personal Injury Litigation from 2022-2026.
Personal
Outside of work, Maureen may be found riding the rails with her train-loving son; cheering on her daughter at dance performances; 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.
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 a Past Chair of the Personal Injury Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association – Alberta and previously served as a member of the Credentials and Education Committee of the Law Society of Alberta. In addition, Maureen has been 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 is currently a member of the Board of the Progressive Alternatives Society of Calgary (PASC), a non-profit organization that supports people with developmental disabilities to become a valuable part of the work force, engage in the community and have fulfilling careers.
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.
Publications
"Are E-Scooters considered “automobiles” in Alberta?"
JSSBarristers.ca, July 15, 2026
"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
"Damages for Loss of Marriage/Interdependency Benefits: University of Regina v Miranda Biletski, 2019 SKCA 44"
JSSBarristers.ca, June 25, 2020
"Suing After a Workplace Accident"
JSS Barristers.ca, June 16, 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
"Alberta Accident ("Section B") Benefits - 5 Things to Know"
JSSBarristers.ca, June 5, 2019
"Wrongful Death Claims - 5 Things to Know"
JSSBarristers.ca, February 20, 2019
"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)
"Blame Game: Apportionment of Liability and Comparative Blameworthiness"
Legal Education Society of Alberta, Lake Louise Refresher Course, April, 2008
Co-author (with Glenn Solomon)
Author and Presenter
“Common Ethical Issue in Civil Litigation”
Legal Education Society of Alberta Seminar, October 22, 2024
“Litigating Fatal Accidents Act Claims: A Primer,”
Legal Education Society of Alberta Seminar, September 21, 2023
"Wrongful Death Claims: 5 Things to Know,"
Legal Education Society of Alberta Seminar, March 17, 2022
"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)
Speaking Engagements
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
Alberta Court of King’s Bench decides that private E-Scooters are “automobiles” and, therefore that E-Scooter riders injured by motor vehicles are ineligible for no fault insurance benefits.
Read MoreSEF 44 Coverage, also known as Family Protection Insurance Endorsements, is intended to provided coverage in circumstances where the at-fault party is uninsured, underinsured. What are 5 things you need to know about SEF 44 Coverage?
Read MoreWhy are general damages for pain and suffering in Canada effectively capped? Maureen McCartney-Cameron traces the reason back to the "Damages Trilogy," three 1978 decisions from the Supreme Court Canada.
Read MoreMaureen McCartney-Cameron points out the 5 things you need to know if you've been involved in a hit & run or an accident with an uninsured driver.
Read MoreIn McCormick v Plambeck, the British Columbia Court Supreme Court recently considered whether liability might be imposed on social hosts whose guests were teenage minors.
Read MoreIn 2019, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal confirmed that a severely injured plaintiff may recover separate damages based on the fact they are now statistically less likely to find a romantic partner as a result of their injury.
Read MoreIf you have been injured at work, Maureen McCartney-Cameron lists 5 things that you should be aware of when bringing an action to your employer.
Read MoreRyan Phillips and Maureen McCartney-Cameron tell you what to look for in your insurance coverage.
Read MoreMaureen McCartney-Cameron lists 5 things that you should know about Alberta’s Minor Injury Regulation.
Read MoreMaureen McCartney-Cameron lists the 5 things you should know regarding Alberta accident benefits.
Read MoreAlthough no amount of money can replace the life of a loved one, the family members of the deceased may have legal recourse if their death was the result of the wrongful act of another. Here are 5 things one should know when making a wrongful death claim.
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