Commercial Litigation
Civil Litigation
Construction Law
Class Actions
Criminal and Regulatory Law
Insurance Law

Doug Hodson's practice focus is on general corporate and commercial litigation, but he also has significant experience with shareholder disputes, professional liability and tax litigation. He has successfully argued a number of significant cases in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario. Two of the most notable of these involved challenges to Sunday shopping legislation in both Saskatchewan and Ontario, and a national lawsuit regarding grey market satellite broadcasting rights. While he has demonstrated his abilities as a courtroom litigator on numerous occasions, Doug also frequently achieves favourable out of court settlements.

In 2004 Doug was appointed counsel to the Commission of Inquiry into the Wrongful Conviction of David Milgaard. The public inquiry started in January 2005 and was completed in December 2006 having over 125 witnesses and 192 days of hearings. In recognition of his accomplishments as a trial lawyer, Doug was inducted as a fellow into the prestigious American college of Trial lawyers in October 2007.

In addition to being one of Saskatchewan's most successful litigators, Doug is one of Saskatoon's most well known community leaders. His volunteer portfolio is diverse and extensive. He is also active in a number of professional, business and social organizations. Doug's significant contributions to his profession and the community have been recognized on numerous occasions.

• Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar
• LL.B. (Distinction, Saskatchewan, 1984)
• B.Comm. (Honours, Saskatchewan, 1981)

• Appointed Queen's Counsel (2007)
• Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers (2007)
• "BV Peer Review Rated" (Martindale-Hubbell, 2007)
• "Leading Practitioner" (Litigation – Corporate Commercial, Directors and Officers Liability – Lexpert Legal Directory, 2008)
• Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Corporate and Commercial Litigation - 2008)
• Listed in Best Lawyers in Canada (Corporate and Commercial Litigation - 2006, 2008)
• "Leading Practitioner" (Litigation - Corporate Commercial: Lexpert Legal Directory, 2006)
• Saskatchewan Centennial Medal (2005)
• Canadian Bar Association Community Service Award (2002)
• University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association Humanitarian Award (2001)
• B'Nai Brith 'Proud of You' Award (2000)

• Mike Weir miracle Golf Drive for Kids 2008 - Chair
• St. Paul's Hospital - Vice-President (2007-2008); Board of Directors (since 2005)
• Saskatchewan Blue Cross - Board of Directors (since 2003)
• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan - President (2006 - 2007); Director (since 2000)
• Saskatoon District Planning Commission - Chair (since 2000)
• World University Games 2007 Bid Committee - Vice-President (2007)
• Royal University Hospital Foundation - Board of Directors (1998 - 2004); President (2001 - 2002); Co-Chair, Royal Care Campaign (2002 - 2006)
• The Saskatoon Club - President (2002 - 2003); Director (1997 - 2004)
• Nokia Brier 2004 - Vice-President (2002 - 2004)
• United Way of Saskatoon - Campaign Chairman (1994); Chairman, Community Initiatives (1996 - 2000); Board of Directors (1995 - 2003); President (2001 - 2002)
• Saskatoon Labatt Brier 2000 - President (1998 - 2000)
• Riverside Country Club - Board of Directors (1992 - 1997); President (1996)

• Bar Admission Course - Lecturer (1995 - 1999)

• Commission Counsel, Inquiry into the Wrongful conviction of David Milgaard (2004-2007)