About Michael

Michael understands that clients would not call unless they have a legal problem that needs solving. From that first call, he is working on understanding their situation and identifying the legal steps necessary to get to the solution. Along the way, Michael ensures that he is responsive to his clients, that they are fully informed, and that they direct the approach being taken.

Michael attempts to settle cases in a timely way but in those cases where full intervention of the court is necessary, he does not shy away from the challenge. Michael is able to draw on the significant experience he has gained appearing successfully litigating cases before the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court and Court of Appeal and all levels of court in Ontario.

Michael has practiced at a variety of small to large firms before founding Solutions Legal Group. He also gained a valuable perspective on practicing law from his experience working in the Justice and Public Safety Department of the provincial government. Michael has acted for clients ranging from homeowners, children, lawyers, environmental groups, injury victims, and franchisees to large corporations, insurers and governments. Each experience has broadened his viewpoint on the practice of law.

Since moving to PEI in 2018, Michael has held board positions on the Cat Action Team, Charlottetown Area Development Corporation, Island Gymnastics Academy and volunteered on Town of Stratford committees. He has been thinking many moves ahead from his days as a competitive chess player.

About Wayne

Mr. Cheverie was born and raised in Charlottetown. He received his early education in city schools before attending UPEI where he graduated with a BA in 1971. His formal legal education concluded in 1974 with an LLB from Dalhousie University Law School.

Following graduation, Mr. Cheverie articled with the law firm of Peake Campbell and Mitchell and was admitted to the bar in Prince Edward Island in 1975. He conducted a general practice of law while at the same time teaching the Business Law Course at UPEI from 1977 to 1983.

In 1986, Mr. Cheverie left the practice of law to enter politics and was elected as a provincial MLA. As a member of government, he held various portfolios including Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Minister of Health and Social Services. He resigned as an MLA in 1997 to accept the appointment as Chair of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission. He held that position until 2001 when he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, Trial Division (as it then was.)

As a Justice of the Supreme Court, Mr. Cheverie conducted trial and settlement conferences in criminal and civil litigation, including family matters, child protection cases, personal injury files, estate matters, commercial disputes, and small claims. Mr. Cheverie conducted many settlement conferences in a wide variety of matters and experienced great success in achieving resolutions.

Mr. Cheverie retired from the court on February 1, 2022.