Stephen J. May

Partner St. John's Phone: (709) 570-5528 Fax: (709) 570-5748 Cell: (709) 687-7000 coxandpalmer.com Administrative Assistant Louise Parsons coxandpalmer.com Phone: (709) 570-5519 Fax: (709) 738-7999

Practice Areas

Stephen May is a partner in the St. John’s office of Cox & Palmer. His practice focuses on civil litigation with an emphasis on insurance. Steve has acted on behalf of a number of insurance companies that underwrite home, automobile, disability, and Errors & Omissions coverage in Newfoundland and Labrador. He has provided advice on policy drafting and interpretation as well as the handling of claims. He has counseled government, aboriginal groups and corporations on various constitutional issues, including aboriginal land claims. He has appeared before various administrative tribunals, all courts within Newfoundland and Labrador, the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Law Society Memberships

Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador

Bar Admission

Newfoundland and Labrador (1988)

Law School

University of Ottawa

Education

Carleton University (B.A. 1983)
University of Ottawa (LL.B. 1987)

Industry Recognition and Awards

• Carleton University Honour Award - outstanding contribution to Carleton University community (1982-83)
• Hunt Award - Highest Marks in Newfoundland and Labrador Bar Admission Exams (1988)
• Recognized in the 2011 and 2012 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading practitioner in Personal Injury
• Recognized in 2012 Benchmark Canada Guide as a leading practitioner in Civil Litigation and Insurance
• Listed as a leading practitioner in 2013 by the publication "Best Lawyers" in Canada in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation

Publications

"The Terms of Union: An Analysis of their Current Relevance." A paper commissioned and published by the Newfoundland and Labrador Royal Commission on Renewing and Strengthening our Place in Canada

Lectures & Presentations

• "Advocacy in the Discovery Process" , Newfoundland and Labrador Bar Admission Course
• "Per Quod Servitium Amisit and Employers' Rights of Recovery: A Changing Approach", Newfoundland and Labrador Civil Litigation Sub-section, Canadian Bar Association
• Frequent speaker on insurance related topics

Professional Activities & Affiliations

• Member - Newfoundland and Labrador Law Society Insurance Committee
• Member - Advisory Board, Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association
• Member - Electoral Advisory Committee to the Chief Electoral Office of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Member - Executive & Finance Committee, Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association