Michael H. Korbin 15YEARSAWARDED

Michael H. Korbin

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Awarded Practice Areas
Education Law Labour and Employment Law
Michael H. Korbin
Michael H. Korbin
Vancouver, BC
Works at
Farris LLP

47 Best Lawyers awards

Farris LLP logo

Biography

Michael Korbin is a Partner in the labour and employment group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. He advises and represents employers in a broad range of workplace and employment matters, including labour arbitrations, labour board proceedings, human rights complaints, workers’ compensation matters, employment standards disputes, and wrongful dismissal actions.

Michael acts for employers across a variety of industries and sectors, including post-secondary institutions, newspapers, supermarkets, transportation companies, printing companies, beverage companies, telecommunications providers, biotech companies, occupational health and safety organizations, real estate agencies, and retail and service sector employers. His practice includes advising clients on workplace policies, employee relations, discipline and termination issues, collective agreement interpretation, and regulatory compliance.

In addition to his labour and employment law practice, Michael assists clients with matters related to education law, including issues affecting post-secondary institutions and educational employers in British Columbia.

Michael is known around the firm for his extensive knowledge of hockey, especially in conversations with Jeff Kay.

Works at
Farris LLP

47 Best Lawyers awards

Farris LLP logo

Locations

Client Testimonials

Michael has been our primary labour lawyer for 20+ years. He is our go to lawyer and has always been professional, courteous, responsive and respectful. He has provided expert advice all of the time, and he has been a tremendous asset to our business.

Ian Kato (Pattison Food Group)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Education Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Education Law, Vancouver, Canada (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2027 for work in:
  • Education Law
  • Labour and Employment Law

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