Overview
Cases involving constitutional disputes or government liability are among the most important cases decided by the courts, involving issues of state authority and individual rights. We have the expertise to litigate the most complex disputes in this area. We act in litigation involving the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the division of powers between the Federal and Provincial governments, civil forfeiture, actions against government, and claims against other public bodies and regulators.
These cases require more than a technical command of the law. They require judgment about how courts view the conflict between the public good and private rights, and judgment as to the appropriate remedy. We understand the importance of a strong factual record in constitutional cases and a meticulous analysis of the statutory scheme.
We have acted for the Attorney General of British Columbia and for the Director of Civil Forfeiture in proceedings involving complex Charter issues, and issues dealing with the intersection between the Charter and civil law.
Gudmundseth Mickelson is trusted with public law matters where the outcome may affect policy, precedent, the validity of state action, and individual rights. We help you frame the issue, develop the record, and advance principled arguments with credibility before tribunals, courts, and statutory decision-makers.