Personal Injury
Plaintiff-side representation for those seriously injured through negligence. No pressure to settle early.
25 yrsIn practice across BC & Alberta
30+Supreme Court trials
2Provincial bars — BC & Alberta
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Practice area
Serious representation for serious matters
A focused civil litigation practice. Five areas, no volume model, and a track record built by actually going to court.
Commercial Litigation
Contract disputes, business torts, and complex civil matters where outcomes materially affect your organization.
Insurance Litigation
Coverage disputes and bad faith claims. Holding insurers accountable when they deny or undervalue legitimate claims.
Sexual Assault — Civil
Civil actions for survivors of sexual violence. Mike pursues compensation and accountability through the courts when criminal process is not an option.
General Civil Litigation
Disputes that do not fit neatly into a single category. If the matter involves a significant wrong and a court can remedy it, Mike will evaluate it.
Not sure where you stand?
Mike takes referrals from other lawyers and clients facing matters too complex for a settlement-only practice.
Speak with MikeNotable cases
A record of results in real courtrooms
Cases that went the distance — and the outcomes that followed.
Personal InjurySteinlauf v. Deol
Serious motor vehicle accident resulting in significant soft tissue and orthopaedic injuries to a young police officer. Trial award substantially above ICBC's pre-trial offer. Decision upheld by the Court of Appeal — a leading precedent on damages.
Personal InjuryVo v. Navarro
Driver of vehicle struck at low speed. Achieved an award substantially above ICBC's position before trial.
Insurance LitigationAmer v. Geoghegan
Vehicle passenger rear-ended at high speed. Achieved an award substantially above ICBC's position before trial. After losing the case, Mike was successful in arguing against ICBC's application in court after trial to limit Amer's future care award because of an alleged breach of his policy.
Personal InjuryFletcher v. Biu
Young occupational therapist. Damages of over $1 million. Achieved an award substantially above ICBC's position before trial.
Personal InjuryNguyen v. Elberg
Driver of vehicle struck in an intersection. Achieved an award substantially above ICBC's position before trial.
Criminal — Crown CounselR. v. Naicker
High-profile kidnapping prosecution involving organized crime. Decision upheld by the Court of Appeal.
Criminal Negligence — Crown CounselR. v. Lilgert
One of the lead Crown on the BC Ferries criminal negligence prosecution arising from the sinking of the Queen of the North. Nationally covered jury trial — Globe & Mail, Maclean's, National Post, CTV, Global News.
Note on confidentialityMany results are confidential
A number of matters resolved on terms that include confidentiality obligations. This list reflects publicly reported cases and those clients have consented to disclose.
Get in touch
Your first conversation with Mike is free.
No obligation. No pressure. An honest assessment of where you stand — from a lawyer who has seen it all. Mike takes a limited number of new matters each year. If your situation is serious, early contact matters.
ConfidentialityAll enquiries are confidential.
Response timeCalls and emails are typically returned within one business day.
Phone+1 604 681 9344
OfficeSuite 1900 – 570 Granville Street
Vancouver BC V6C 3P1
HoursMonday – Friday · 8:30 am – 5:00 pm