650 West Georgia St, Suite 3200, PO Box 11504, Vancouver, BC
Year called to bar: 1993 (BC)
Michael is a partner with Harper Grey, chair of our Commercial Litigation Practice Group, and an elected member of our Practice Management Committee. Michael has vast experience as counsel in complex litigation in British Columbia, and elsewhere throughout Canada. Routinely recognized by numerous ranking publications, Michael is known as a leader in his field. Michael's litigation practice is primarily dedicated to representing his corporate and individual clients. He regularly conducts litigation in all levels of the British Columbia court system, and has appeared as counsel in the Alberta, Ontario and Yukon courts, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada, regulatory tribunals, administrative boards, private arbitrations and mediations. His record includes a long list of successful results in both judge and jury trials, tribunal rulings and appeals, as well as negotiated settlements. Michael also is retained by parties to such disputes and requested to intervene as mediator or arbitrator, and he is active in those roles within confidential business and sport disputes. Out of court, Michael leads a team of thoughtful and dedicated lawyers, paralegals and staff who focus on practical results and client service.