Born and raised in Marystown, Newfoundland, Cliff settled in Grande Prairie after time spent living in Europe and Calgary. Cliff obtained his B.A. in Economics from Queen’s University in 1990, his Recreation Admin degree from the University of Alberta in 1995, and finally his J.D. from the U of A in 1999.

Cliff’s current practice areas include banking, real estate, corporate/commercial, wills, estates and civil and commercial litigation. As a litigator, Cliff has extensive experience. He has had a particular focus over the last 23 years on insurance litigation including , personal injury, life and disability, home and commercial. Cliff has successfully appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta.

Cliff is an active member of several community organizations and boards and recognizes the importance of being an active contributor to the community he is a part of.