A record built in real courtrooms

Notable cases

A record built in real courtrooms

A partial list. Dozens of Supreme Court trials over 27 years of practice in British Columbia. The full record speaks for itself. Mike has had conduct at trial of many complex matters — personal injury, aviation, civil litigation, insurance, criminal negligence causing death, murder, and kidnapping, among others.

Crown Counsel — Lead Prosecutor

R. v. Lilgert — Queen of the North

In 2006, the BC Ferries vessel Queen of the North sank in Wright Sound, killing two passengers. Michel Huot served as one of the lead Crown Counsel on the criminal negligence prosecution of the vessel's fourth officer — one of the most complex and closely watched criminal negligence trials in British Columbia's legal history. The jury trial, completed before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, required sustained preparation across technical navigation evidence, institutional accountability, and the human cost of professional failure. It is the standard against which serious courtroom advocacy is measured.

Credentials & memberships

  • National media coverageGlobe & Mail · Maclean's · National Post · CBC · CTV · Global News
  • JurisdictionSupreme Court of British Columbia — Jury Trial
  • RoleBC Special Prosecutions Unit — Crown Counsel
  • Year2013

Notable 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.

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