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Bernice R. Bowley


TEL (204) 957 8353

FAX (204) 954 0353

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Legal Assistant: Esther Steiman

TEL (204) 956 2970 ext. 253

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  • Admitted to the Manitoba Bar in 1994

Areas of Focus

Bernice is a partner of Fillmore Riley LLP and maintains a litigation practice covering all areas of insurance litigation including commercial liability insurance, general insurance defence, professional errors and omissions insurance, product liability, marine insurance law, and coverage disputes. She also practises in the areas of municipal law, administrative law, and employment law.

Bernice's clients include the Liability Insurance Program maintained by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, the Liability Insurance Program handled by the Association of School Trustees, and a variety of other Canadian, American, and international insurance companies. She has appeared before all levels of court in Manitoba, as well as the Manitoba Labour Relations Board, Workers Compensation Board, Automobile Injury Compensation Appeal Commission, and Pension Appeals Commission.

Bernice also counsels and represents clients in Alternative Dispute Resolutions and mediations.

Education

  • University of Winnipeg, Bachelor of Arts, 1985
  • University of Winnipeg, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), 1988
  • University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Laws, 1993

Professional Activities

  • Chair, Manitoba Bar Association - Civil Litigation Sub-Section
  • Chair, Litigation Practice Group
  • Chair, Municipal Law Practice Group
  • Chair, Library Committee

Publications / Presentations

  • Regular author of articles on insurance law, risk management, municipal and general litigation issues
  • Lecturer and presenter to various insurance companies and other entities