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Douglas R. Eyford

Eyford Partners LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2021
  • Recognized in:
    Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Law School:
    University of British Columbia
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://eyfordpartners.com
  • Website:
    https://eyfordpartners.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    +1 604 899 5240
  • E-mail:
    deyford@eyfordpartners.com
  • Location:
    1744 - 1055 Dunsmuir Street
    P.O. Box 49254
    Vancouver, BC V7X 1L2
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Douglas Eyford, Q.C. is a civil litigation lawyer and negotiator. He provides insightful and strategic advice to businesses, governments, and First Nations. Doug was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2015. 

In civil litigation proceedings, he represents clients in negligence claims, defamation actions, contract disputes, fraud, product liability, railway law, and fire loss. He also acts for securities industry participants on matters relating to investment dealer litigation and regulatory enforcement. As a committed advocate for his clients, Doug works to resolve disputes efficiently. He is experienced in alternate forms of dispute resolution, representing clients at arbitration and mediation. 

Doug has a depth of experience serving as trial and appellate counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, and in representing clients before regulatory and administrative tribunals. In the leading personal injury case, Rowe v. Bobell Express Ltd., 2003 BCSC 472, Doug served as trial and appellate counsel (appeal dismissed 2005 BCCA 141). He has served as counsel for transportation carriers —for example as counsel for the defendant in British Columbia v. Canadian National Railway, 2003 BCSC 928—and as counsel for investment dealers, publishers, and numerous other clients in a diverse range of industries. 

Doug provides strategic business and legal advice to First Nations, governments, and industry regarding transportation infrastructure and resource development projects. From 2007 to 2014, he served as chief federal negotiator for the Government of Canada in the comprehensive land claims process in British Columbia. The Government of Canada has retained him to provide advice regarding Aboriginal participation in the development of oil and natural gas pipelines in Alberta and British Columbia. His 2013 report to the Prime Minister, Forging Partnerships, Building Relationships: Aboriginal Canadians and Energy Development, outlined strategies for earning trust and for fostering an inclusive energy economy. Doug continues to share his expertise in Aboriginal law—actively writing, speaking, and sharing insights on how the Crown, industry, and Indigenous groups can engage in a constructive dialogue and build a better path forward. 

In 2015, Doug led the federal government’s engagement on the renewal of the comprehensive land claims policy.  He canvassed the views of participants in the modern treaty process from across Canada which culminated in the publication of his report, A New Direction: Advancing Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. 

In the field of insurance law, Doug advises on coverage and residency issues and acts for Canadian and U.S. insurers in proceedings involving life, disability, motor vehicle, sports, and recreation claims. 

Eyford Partners, the litigation boutique that Doug co-founded, exemplifies his approach to advocacy, leadership, and professional excellence.

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Lawyer Bio

Douglas Eyford, Q.C. is a civil litigation lawyer and negotiator. He provides insightful and strategic advice to businesses, governments, and First Nations. Doug was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2015. 

In civil litigation proceedings, he represents clients in negligence claims, defamation actions, contract disputes, fraud, product liability, railway law, and fire loss. He also acts for securities industry participants on matters relating to investment dealer litigation and regulatory enforcement. As a committed advocate for his clients, Doug works to resolve disputes efficiently. He is experienced in alternate forms of dispute resolution, representing clients at arbitration and mediation. 

Doug has a depth of experience serving as trial and appellate counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, and in representing clients before regulatory and administrative tribunals. In the leading personal injury case, Rowe v. Bobell Express Ltd., 2003 BCSC 472, Doug served as trial and appellate counsel (appeal dismissed 2005 BCCA 141). He has served as counsel for transportation carriers —for example as counsel for the defendant in British Columbia v. Canadian National Railway, 2003 BCSC 928—and as counsel for investment dealers, publishers, and numerous other clients in a diverse range of industries. 

Doug provides strategic business and legal advice to First Nations, governments, and industry regarding transportation infrastructure and resource development projects. From 2007 to 2014, he served as chief federal negotiator for the Government of Canada in the comprehensive land claims process in British Columbia. The Government of Canada has retained him to provide advice regarding Aboriginal participation in the development of oil and natural gas pipelines in Alberta and British Columbia. His 2013 report to the Prime Minister, Forging Partnerships, Building Relationships: Aboriginal Canadians and Energy Development, outlined strategies for earning trust and for fostering an inclusive energy economy. Doug continues to share his expertise in Aboriginal law—actively writing, speaking, and sharing insights on how the Crown, industry, and Indigenous groups can engage in a constructive dialogue and build a better path forward. 

In 2015, Doug led the federal government’s engagement on the renewal of the comprehensive land claims policy.  He canvassed the views of participants in the modern treaty process from across Canada which culminated in the publication of his report, A New Direction: Advancing Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. 

In the field of insurance law, Doug advises on coverage and residency issues and acts for Canadian and U.S. insurers in proceedings involving life, disability, motor vehicle, sports, and recreation claims. 

Eyford Partners, the litigation boutique that Doug co-founded, exemplifies his approach to advocacy, leadership, and professional excellence.

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Education:

  • University of British Columbia, LLB, graduated 1990

Bar Admissions:

  • British Columbia, 1991

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in:

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
 

Awards:

    • Queen’s Counsel, 2015
  • Recognized in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading practitioner in Aboriginal Law
  • Litigation Counsel of America
  • Recognized in Benchmark Litigation Canada as a Litigation Star in the areas of Aboriginal Law, Commercial, Energy, and Transport
 

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Eyford Partners LLP
https://eyfordpartners.com
 
Headquarters
1744 - 1055 Dunsmuir Street
P.O. Box 49254
Vancouver, BC V7X 1L2
604-899-5240
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Canada

Canada

British Columbia

British Columbia

West Kelowna, BC

207 – 3500 Carrington Road

West Kelowna, BC V4T 3C1

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Lawyer Case History

Woodward & Company Lawyers LLP v. The Tsilhqot’in National Government, 2021 BCSC 16.

Doug Eyford was counsel on this application which resulted in the dismissal of an action as an abuse of process with our client being an awarded special costs.

British Columbia v. Canadian National Railway, 2003 BCSC 928

Doug Eyford was counsel for the defendant railway company in a decision restricting the scope of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia for the recovery of the cost of fire control operations.

British Columbia Securities Commission Re: Roger F. Bapty et al., 2006 BCSC 638

Doug Eyford was counsel for an investment dealer in the dismissal of a proceeding brought by the British Columbia Securities Commission to recover losses alleged by an investor.

Gill v. Canadian Venture Exchange, 2003 BCCA 431

Doug Eyford was counsel for the respondent in a proceeding relating to the contractual authority of a stock exchange over a former registrant.

Prodor v. Canwest Publishers Ltd., 1996 CanLII 1880 (B.C.S.C.)

Doug was trial counsel for the plaintiff in a defamation action against defendant journalists.

Rowe v. Bobell Express Ltd., 2003 BCSC 472, appeal dismissed 2005 BCCA 141.

Doug was trial and appellate counsel in a leading personal injury case establishing principles for the assessment of loss of income earning capacity.

Sander v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2001 BCSC 1445, appeal dismissed 2003 BCCA 55

Doug was trial and appellate counsel in leading disability insurance case establishing an insured’s duty to obtain reasonable medical treatment as a condition for continued disability payments.

Sibley v. British Columbia Custom Car Association et al, 2005 BCSC 509

Doug was counsel for the defendant in the dismissal of an action based on the enforceability of a release and waiver of liability.

Stalzer v. Nagai, 2014 BCSC 1388

Doug was trial counsel for the defendant in an action resulting in the dismissal of a cyclist’s claim against the defendant driver.

Viitre v. St. Peter’s Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2010 BCSC 296

Doug was counsel for the respondent in a proceeding relating to the governance of a society.

Wark v. Kang, 2018 BCSC 1733

Doug was counsel in this action which was heard with a jury.  This oral ruling deals with challenges to the admissibility of expert reports.
 
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