TERRENCE M. KULASA
B.A., LL.B.
education
B.A. Econ.
University of Alberta
LL.B.
University of British Columbia
Mr. Kulasa obtained his law degree in 1977 and has since devoted his career to civil litigation and personal injury cases. He is a past President of the Edmonton Bar Association, a current member of the Canadian Bar Association, and has been a member of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association since its inception. He was also a founding member and President of PAID (People Against Impaired Driving) and a member of the Board of Directors for the Boyle McCauley Health Centre. Mr. Kulasa has been awarded a Best Lawyers Canada Certificate for 2023 recognizing his excellence in legal practice.
For many years, Mr. Kulasa was a member of the Multidiscipline Association for the Study of Chronic Pain, a group of Edmonton medical and legal professionals dedicated to the study of chronic pain. He has presented papers on brain injury, fibromyalgia, jury trials, TMJ injuries, expert witness briefing and procedural matters to meetings of the Canadian Bar Association, dental seminars and at the Glenrose Hospital. His work laid the foundation for James H. Brown and Associates’ multidisciplinary network of professionals dedicated to providing support and securing compensation for accident victims.
Mr. Kulasa continues to play a key role in Alberta injury law. Throughout his career (spanning over 30 trials), he has successfully established numerous important precedents in Alberta, including:
- Successfully proving that one can suffer a brain injury without a head strike or loss of consciousness (1988).
- The first cases in Alberta to award damages for loss of housekeeping capacity (1994).
- Successfully proving trauma from an accident can trigger the onset of fibromyalgia (1994).
- The first case in Alberta pertaining to cervical dystonia caused by an accident (2008).
- The first case in the Alberta Court of Appeal on advance payments to claimants who cannot pay for the necessities of life.
Mr. Kulasa is married with two daughters. His personal interests include bicycling, skiing, cycling, and weight training.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
- Personal Injury Law
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Litigations
- Accidents Benefit Claims
- Fatality Claims
7
Years in Practice
1K +
Cases Managed
7
Years WITH FIRM
“In my time as a personal injury lawyer, I have conducted many civil trials and established several precedents in Alberta. I value the opportunity to serve my clients in civil litigations and feel strongly about advocating for their justice and compensation.”
WORKING WITH ME
For several years, I was a member of the Multidiscipline Association for the Study of Chronic Pain. This group of fellow Edmonton medical and legal professionals is dedicated to studying chronic pain. As a former member of this group, I presented papers on brain injuries, fibromyalgia, jury trials, and TMJ injuries. In meetings with the Canadian Bar Association, I provided papers on expert witness briefings and procedural matters. In addition, I also presented some papers on personal injury law at seminars attended by dentists. This experience and comprehensive knowledge of chronic pain allow me to support and provide sound legal advice to my clients.
This comprehensive knowledge of chronic pain, combined with my experience as a personal injury lawyer, means I understand with greater nuance the complex challenges my clients may face after being injured in an accident. I use this knowledge and experience to help my clients understand their cases and legal options. That way, we can work together to pursue the best possible settlement for their case.
Professional
- Best Lawyers Canada Certificate Award 2022.
- Past President of the Edmonton Bar Association.
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association.
- Member of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association.
- Former member of the Multidiscipline Association for the Study of Chronic Pain.
- Founding member and President of PAID (People Against Impaired Driving).
- Member of the Board of Directors for the Boyle McCauley Health Centre.
- The precedent-setting case successfully proved that one could suffer a brain injury without a head strike or loss of consciousness (1988).
- The precedent-setting case was Alberta’s first case to award damages for loss of housekeeping capacity (1994).
- The precedent-setting case that successfully proved trauma from an accident can trigger the onset of fibromyalgia (1994).
- The precedent-setting case was Alberta’s first case pertaining to cervical dystonia caused by an accident (2008).
- The precedent-setting case as the first case in the Alberta Court of Appeal on advance payments to claimants who cannot pay for the necessities of life.
Community
As mentioned elsewhere, I’ve worked with numerous community initiatives to better our understanding of chronic pain. In addition, I was on the initial startup of P.A.I.D. (People Against Impaired Driving) in 1982 and was President of this group from 1986-89. This work, combined with the other legal and public education seminars I’ve proudly participated in, enables me to support my community through learning and awareness. Aside from what I’ve already mentioned, I participate in several Church groups.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
WORKING WITH ME
For several years, I was a member of the Multidiscipline Association for the Study of Chronic Pain. This group of fellow Edmonton medical and legal professionals is dedicated to studying chronic pain. As a former member of this group, I presented papers on brain injuries, fibromyalgia, jury trials, and TMJ injuries. In meetings with the Canadian Bar Association, I provided papers on expert witness briefings and procedural matters. In addition, I also presented some papers on personal injury law at seminars attended by dentists. This experience and comprehensive knowledge of chronic pain allow me to support and provide sound legal advice to my clients.
This comprehensive knowledge of chronic pain, combined with my experience as a personal injury lawyer, means I understand with greater nuance the complex challenges my clients may face after being injured in an accident. I use this knowledge and experience to help my clients understand their cases and legal options. That way, we can work together to pursue the best possible settlement for their case.
Professional
- Best Lawyers Canada Certificate Award 2022.
- Past President of the Edmonton Bar Association.
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association.
- Member of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association.
- Former member of the Multidiscipline Association for the Study of Chronic Pain.
- Founding member and President of PAID (People Against Impaired Driving).
- Member of the Board of Directors for the Boyle McCauley Health Centre.
- The precedent-setting case successfully proved that one could suffer a brain injury without a head strike or loss of consciousness (1988).
- The precedent-setting case was Alberta’s first case to award damages for loss of housekeeping capacity (1994).
- The precedent-setting case that successfully proved trauma from an accident can trigger the onset of fibromyalgia (1994).
- The precedent-setting case was Alberta’s first case pertaining to cervical dystonia caused by an accident (2008).
- The precedent-setting case as the first case in the Alberta Court of Appeal on advance payments to claimants who cannot pay for the necessities of life.
Community
As mentioned elsewhere, I’ve worked with numerous community initiatives to better our understanding of chronic pain. In addition, I was on the initial startup of P.A.I.D. (People Against Impaired Driving) in 1982 and was President of this group from 1986-89. This work, combined with the other legal and public education seminars I’ve proudly participated in, enables me to support my community through learning and awareness. Aside from what I’ve already mentioned, I participate in several Church groups.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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