Deirdre Wade

Deirdre Wade, as a Partner at Cox & Palmer, brings over 25 years of specialized expertise in insurance law, making her a leading authority in New Brunswick for insurance coverage and duty to defend advice and representation. Her current role involves providing strategic counsel to both insurers and insureds across a broad spectrum of insurance claims, including commercial general liability, automobile, property, environmental, professional liability, hospital liability, marina liability, and directors and officers insurance. Deirdre’s deep understanding of complex coverage issues enables her to navigate the intricacies of liability analysis, policy interpretation, and risk management, ensuring her clients receive comprehensive and effective legal solutions.

Throughout her career, Deirdre has been instrumental in advising clients on coverage disputes, duty to defend obligations, and liability assessments, often speaking at industry conferences and contributing articles on emerging legal developments. Her expertise extends to handling high-stakes litigation, mediations, and negotiations, where her strategic approach and thorough legal writing skills have consistently resulted in favorable outcomes. She also offers valuable insights into regulatory compliance and professional liability, further broadening her impact within the insurance sector.

At Cox & Palmer, Deirdre’s leadership and dedication to excellence reinforce her reputation as the go-to lawyer for insurance coverage issues in New Brunswick. Her goal remains to be "the" lawyer in the region for insurance coverage and duty to defend matters, leveraging her extensive experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to client service to uphold her position as a trusted advisor in the field of insurance law.