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.

A record built in real courtrooms

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Featured Case — 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.

R. v. Lilgert — Queen of the North

Globe & Mail · Maclean's · National Post · CBC · CTV · Global News

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Supreme Court of British Columbia — Jury Trial

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A record built in courtrooms across British Columbia — by the lawyers who will handle yours.

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.

Steinlauf v. Deol

Driver of vehicle struck at low speed. Achieved an award substantially above ICBC's position before trial.

Vo v. Navarro

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.

Amer v. Geoghegan

Young occupational therapist. Damages of over $1 million. Achieved an award substantially above ICBC's position before trial.

Fletcher v. Biu

Driver of vehicle struck in an intersection. Achieved an award substantially above ICBC's position before trial.

Nguyen v. Elberg

High-profile kidnapping prosecution involving organized crime. Decision upheld by the Court of Appeal.

R. v. Naicker

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.

R. v. Lilgert

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Michel Huot — Vancouver trial lawyer. 27 years. 50+ Supreme Court trials. Serious representation for serious matters.