Best Lawyers Near You in Vancouver, British Columbia for Personal Injury Litigation
Mark is Vancouver-born and raised and a graduate of the University of British Columbia Law School. As part of his articling, he completed a clerkship in both the Supreme Court of British Columbia and with the Honourable Mr. Justice Seaton in the Court of Appeal in 1975-6. His practice has always been restricted to litigation with a focus on professional malpractice defence, insurance and appellate counsel work. During his almost 40 years as a lawyer, Mark has done numerous trials and appeals ...
Robert Hodgins is a Partner in our Vancouver Office and he is the Chair of the ICBC Practice Group. He is also a member of the Construction, Insurance and Commercial Litigation Groups. He has practiced litigation at the firm for over twenty five years. Robert’s practice is centered on motor vehicle claims, personal injury, construction, professional liability, insurance defence, and commercial litigation. He has represented a range of insurers including the Insurance Corporation of Brit...
Douglas Chiu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Douglas practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas Chiu since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Douglas Chiu is held by other lawyers.
Krista has been resolving disputes for her clients for over 20 years. Her practice focuses on disputes related to Wills and Estates, Personal Injury and Sexual Assault claims. Krista is committed to providing the highest quality of service, and values the confidence granted by clients. Krista does not shy away from a challenge. She is both strategic and engaging and gets involved in every stage of a claim and manages the litigation process. For Krista, legal strategy and solutions are always ...
Michael Gianacopoulos is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, whose practice includes corporate and commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, railroad law, and transportation law. He acts for clients in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, rail and road transportation incidents, insurance claims, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, debt collection, and the realization of personal and real property. Michael regularly appears before the Provincial Court of B...
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...
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...
Alexia Majidi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Alexia practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Alexia Majidi since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexia Majidi is held by other lawyers.
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...
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...
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