Litigation

When clients become involved in a legal dispute, our litigation lawyers have the depth and breadth of experience to step in and protect their interests. We know these circumstances can be stressful and unpredictable and our goal is to achieve a timely and cost effective resolution whenever possible.

We recognize that clients wish to avoid lengthy and costly litigation. We will provide you with the options that are available, determine a strategy that meets your needs and then work hard on the most direct route to that outcome.

We deal with a broad range of cases and represent individuals and businesses with pursuing or defending court actions. Please take time to look through our specific areas of expertise which include:

Bankruptcy and Insolvency
Brain Injury
Commercial Litigation
Construction Litigation
Employment Law
Family Law
Insurance Litigation
Personal Injury
Wills and Estates Litigation

We strive to resolve cases through negotiation and we will advocate mediation in appropriate circumstances. When issues cannot be resolved through these channels, we will fight for your rights and aggressively pursue a fair solution through the courts. Our litigators are experienced trial lawyers and have appeared in all levels of Court

It takes experience and judgment to know when to litigate and when to settle. We only recommend litigation when negotiations have been unsuccessful and when the probable gains of proceeding to trial outweigh the risks and costs.

We can assist you. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our litigation lawyers for more information or to schedule a confidential consultation.

Litigation Group

Alf carries on a litigation practice concentrating on labour and employment law as well as commercial and insolvency litigation matters.

Alf is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Bachelor of Law Degree. He joined Pushor Mitchell in 1982 and became a partner in 1985. He is the author of a number of articles on labour and employment and has spoken to many diverse groups on these topics.

Allan has a litigation practice with a specific focus on construction law, wills and estate disputes and personal injury law. He has successfully represented clients with a wide range of personal and business disputes.

Ashleigh Baylis

Ashleigh is an associate lawyer at Pushor Mitchell LLP who practices primarily in the areas of family and criminal law.

Brian practices in the area of civil litigation with a focus on family law.

Clarke practices law in the area of criminal litigation and civil litigation.

In his criminal law practice, Clarke has extensive experience preparing and defending our clients. He has represented individuals and companies on everything from minor motor vehicle offences to serious crimes. He also represents the Attorney General of Canada as a prosecutor for offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Income Tax Act, Bankruptcy Act and other Federal Acts.

Greg is a litigation lawyer, acting for clients involved in various kinds of disputes. His litigation work is focused primarily on personal injury matters and employment. In addition, he acts for clients involved in general commercial disputes, including contract disputes, real estate disputes, and insurance disputes.

Joni’s practice encompasses a range of civil litigation areas, including estate litigation, wills and labour and employment issues, and disputes related to real property.

Katy practices law in the area of business law and civil litigation.

Keri Grenier is a passionate and caring lawyer for those who have been injured in accidents or through the negligence of others. Focusing her law practice on personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death matters, she understands the issues and anxieties facing those who have suffered injuries and responds with practical information and timely solutions to their needs and concerns.

Lisa Holmes Wyatt

Lisa practices exclusively in the area of family law and heads our Family Law Group.

Mark practices in the area of civil litigation with a focus on construction and employment matters.

Matt is developing a litigation practice with a focus on real estate litigation, strata law, estate disputes and insolvency issues.

Monica McParland

Monica practices law in the area of criminal litigation and civil litigation.

Nick practices primarily in the areas of civil litigation and criminal law, representing and assisting clients in a range of matters at both the Provincial and Supreme Court levels.

Paul Mitchell, Q.C.

Paul's practice area is personal injury and is limited to acting on behalf of the injured, with an emphasis on brain injury claims, spinal injuries, death claims and medical malpractice claims. He also has considerable experience in product liability cases, and has been involved in cases against motor vehicle manufacturers in Canada, the United States, and the United.Kingdom. He is a past member of the Board of Governors and Executive of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.

Steve’s practice is litigation based with a considerable emphasis on commercial disputes, insurance defence, real estate litigation work as well as realization and bankruptcy and insolvency issues.

Taryn is a member of the firm’s Family Law Group. Her practice in general civil litigation includes a specific focus on family law.

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