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Lindsey Galvin

Partner, Calgary

Lindsey handles a broad range of insurance defence claims, with a particular focus on complex bodily injury and liquor liability matters. In addition to Alberta and British Columbia, she routinely handles litigated matters in Yukon Territory.
Lindsey Galvin

Experience

Lindsey has extensive experience in assessing and resolving claims involving allegations of chronic pain and psychological injuries. She is well-versed in resolving commercial general liability defence matters and insurance coverage disputes. She has represented clients before the Court of Appeal, and has served as counsel in abuse litigation, fatal accident claims and class action proceedings.

Lindsey enjoys advocating on behalf of her clients, regardless of how challenging the task is—and she is adamant about seeing matters through to a timely conclusion. Lindsey believes that working collaboratively with her clients to find solutions yields the best results. Her practice includes representing clients in mediation and judicial dispute resolution.

Education

Education
LL.B., University of British Columbia, 2006
B.A. (Hons.), First Class, University of British Columbia, 2003

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

  • Called to the British Columbia Bar in 2007
  • Called to the Alberta Bar in 2016
  • Called to the Yukon Bar in 2013
  • Former Chair of the Canadian Bar Association National Insurance Section

Publications

  • Moral Blameworthiness: A Cross-Canada Perspective on Apportionment of Commercial Host Liquor Liability, October 2017
  • The Applicability of Section 10 of the Workers Compensation Act to Personal Injury and Fatal Accident Claims, September 2013
  • Anatomy of a Chronic Pain Case: Legal Principles and Suggestions for Assessing Claims, April 2013
  • Establishing Contributory Negligence, February 2012
  • Implications of the BC Health Care Costs Recovery Act, September 2008

Recognition

Listed in Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for Insurance Law

Articles

BC’s New No Fault Regime: A Closer Look Six Months In
Whitelaw Twining Vancouver Seminar: Commercial Host Liability, Apportionment of Fault and the Breached or Uninsured Co-Defendant