Best Lawyers Near You in Vancouver, British Columbia for Personal Injury Litigation
Laura Hanson is a Partner and member of the firm’s Business Disputes, Corporate/ Commercial, Insurance and Construction + Engineering Practice. Laura regularly acts as counsel for a wide variety of matters including business disputes, property claims that involve defending contractors, trades and engineers, and claims for product liability advanced against manufacturers and distributors. Laura also regularly acts as coverage counsel for insurers, providing coverage opinions in relation ...
A fourth-generation lawyer born and raised in Vancouver, John exclusively practices plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. Advocacy is John’s greatest strength and privilege. He is dedicated to the craft of trial law. Known for providing exceptional, ethical service, John quarterbacks a legal support team that helps clients and their families navigate one of the most upsetting and stressful periods of their lives. There is no substitute for good health – and there is no lim...
Michael Silva joined Whitelaw Twining in June 2003 and became a Partner at the Firm in 2009. He practices in the area of general litigation, with a focus on transportation matters. Mike is one of two partners in charge of our Firm’s Marine & Transportation, Road Maintenance and Subrogation practice groups. Michael has appeared on behalf of clients in British Columbia Provincial and Supreme Courts, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, in Federal Court, and in a variety of administra...
Clive Boulton is a Partner in the Insurance and Commercial and Business Litigation Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Clive has been practicing law since 1979, first at the Provincial Crown Counsel’s office in Vancouver to gain trial experience after finishing his articles. For two years he did exclusively trial work in Provincial and Supreme Court and spent six months doing jury trials. In 1981 Mr. Boulton entered private practice and has practiced in a variety o...
Morgyn Chandler is the Managing Partner of Hammerco Lawyers LLP, with offices in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. Morgyn has over 12 years of experience in personal injury, with a focus on sexual assault and abuse litigation. She has gained a reputation as a forceful advocate for her clients; achieving successful resolution based on persuasive and astute legal strategies. Morgyn believes that establishing and maintaining open, honest, and ongoing communication with her clients is critical t...
Richard Parsons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Richard, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Approachable, relentless, and hard-working, Tony has over 15 years of experience litigating tort cases, including product liability, professional negligence and major personal injury. Before joining Rice Parsons Leoni & Elliott, Tony started his career as a law clerk to Justices of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench and Court of Appeal, and then spent nearly a decade as a defence lawyer, gaining a keen perspective on how defendants assess and handle claims. Tony has conducted dozens...
Franco Cabanos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Franco, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Franco is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With over thirty years of experience, Rose brings sound judgment and a well-rounded perspective to her diverse practice. The guiding principle for Rose is finding the right legal solution for her clients and in doing so nothing is more important than being respectful, compassionate and responsive. She is the chair of our personal injury group and an integral member of our workplace law group. In her workplace law practice, Rose has extensive experience advising both employers and employees on...
Mark is an associate practicing with our Insurance, Health and Critical Injury groups. In his insurance practice, Mark represents insurers in various matters including property disputes, general insurance disputes and professional negligence. He has specific expertise in defending bodily injury claims. On the health law side, Mark defends health professionals in civil matters. In his critical injury practice, Mark approaches each and every file with empathy and has experience advising clients...
Elisabeth Sadowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Elisabeth, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elisabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Diana Klassen is a member of the firm’s Aviation and Insurance Practice Groups. Her practice is litigation based with a focus on aviation law and insurance defence. Diana regularly represents and advises clients such as insurers and airlines in matters involving various regulatory, commercial, and liability issues. Diana has a strong insurance background and is experienced in dealing with a wide variety of legal claims including personal or bodily injury claims, insurance coverage claim...
Nicolas Pimentel is a Partner and a member of Alexander Holburn's Aviation and Insurance Practice Groups. He completed his articles with Alexander Holburn and was called to the bar in 2017. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies from the University of British Columbia and a J.D. from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. Nicolas Pimentel’s practice is primarily litigation based. He has acted for a diverse range of clients in aviation and insurance related litigatio...
Rosy Arora is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Rosy, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rosy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexia Majidi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Alexia, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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