Fighting for

what’s right.

Fighting for what’s right.

Leaders in litigation

We’re a litigation law firm with a long-standing reputation for taking on difficult cases for people who have been injured, sexually or physically abused, or financially harmed.

We also have a robust class action team with experience successfully challenging governments and corporations to secure justice for class members.

Proven success since 1982

We are one of B.C.’s oldest and most respected law firms and have always been litigation-focused.

We’re committed to our clients and have an outstanding reputation for our attention to detail and meticulous preparation as well as our comprehensive approach to our clients. We put your well-being first, every time.

Our practice areas

We are plaintiff’s class action lawyers with extensive expertise in taking complex and large-scale litigation matters to court. We represent people who have suffered losses or injuries arising from a wide variety of situations. Our team has been lead counsel in precedent-setting cases that have brought justice to the victims of wrongs by government authorities, organizations and large corporations. Learn about our class action practice and current class action lawsuits where Murphy Battista LLP is counsel or co-counsel.

At Murphy Battista LLP, medical negligence claims have been a significant part of our practice for over 40 years. These cases tend to be complex and vigorously defended. Our lawyers have extensive experience investigating and proving a wide variety of negligence claims against doctors, hospitals and other health care practitioners. We are skilled negotiators and effective advocates with extensive trial experience in medical negligence cases. Learn more about how we can help you.

With over 40 years of experience, Murphy Battista LLP has handled a broad range of injury and negligence cases, including spinal cord and brain injuries. We start by ensuring access to resources to maximize your recovery. While you focus on getting better, we work to secure the best compensation package possible to address your future needs. We are skilled negotiators, but we have a proven track record in court, and we will not hesitate to take a case to trial if that will achieve the best result for you. Learn more about our plaintiff’s personal injury services.

Murphy Battista LLP’s MCFD Claims team has experience advising and representing clients who have been harmed because MCFD has failed to act or support a family and takes on cases where a child has come to harm while in the care of MCFD. Our lawyers take a trauma informed approach to MCFD claims and we are here to help.

Murphy Battista LLP civil sexual assault team represents plaintiffs in civil claims against individuals, institutions like school boards and religious organizations, and governments, including MCFD claims. Our team understands the importance of a trauma-informed approach, and we are experienced in acting for survivors of sexual misconduct in any context, whether the events were recent or occurred in the past. We offer a safe space and support to review options for seeking closure and compensation. Learn more about our approach and how we can help.

Murphy Battista LLP is one of the few law firms in BC with an established reputation for successfully representing plaintiffs in both first-party and third-party insurance claims. We act for individuals and businesses across the full spectrum of insurance disputes and casualty loss claims, including disability claim denials, property damage, and life and disability insurance disputes. Whether your problem relates to denial of coverage or compensation payable, our team can help. Learn more about our insurance law services.

Our team of dental malpractice lawyers has extensive experience handling complex dental negligence claims. We are skilled and experienced at assessing evidence and working with experts to present cases to insurers and courts that meet the standards of proof required to win.

Murphy Battista LLP’s wills litigation team acts for clients in contested wills, trusts matters, and wills variation disputes under the BC Wills, Estates and Succession Act. Disagreements among families over wills are often emotionally charged and can be legally complex. Murphy Battista LLP’s lawyers are experienced wills litigators who can assess your situation, explain your legal position, and outline your options so that you can make informed decisions. Murphy Battista LLP’s team offers clarity and reassurance that your interests are protected in negotiations or court proceedings necessary to safeguard your rights.

Our case results

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$5,962,670

Personal Injury

2024

Back Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries

Motor Vehicle Injuries

Negligence

In MacFarlane v. Gustafson, 2024 BCCA 400, Scott Stanley and outside counsel successfully defended the appeal from a defendant who was found 100% liable for the negligent operation of a utility vehicle resulting in a spinal cord injury. The trial judgments of $5,962,670.36 were upheld. The award for double costs against the defendant was upheld even though the Plaintiff had revoked her formal offer and replaced it with increasingly higher offers.

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$869,929

Personal Injury

2023

Back Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries

Chronic Pain

Motor Vehicle Injuries

Psychological Injuries

Soft Tissue Injuries

In Shaw v. Rogers, 2023 BCSC 177, Keri Grenier and Bill Dick, K.C. represented the Plaintiff, who was injured in a motor vehicle accident and was seeking damages for pain and suffering, future loss of income earning capacity, cost of future care, loss of housekeeping capacity, interest, and special damages from a motor vehicle accident. The Plaintiff was a red seal mechanic and owned a gas station business. He was rear-ended and sustained significant injuries including chronic neck and shoulder pain, chronic headaches, mid and low back pain, as well as psychological injury that had a severe impact on his life. After reviewing the evidence, including expert testimony, the court awarded total damages of $869,929.76.

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Vindicated

Sexual Assault (Civil)

Civil Damages

In A.B. v. Henry, 2025 BCSC 137, Irina Kordic, Kevin Gourlay and Scott Stanley represented five brave women who were finally vindicated, after more than 4 decades, in showing that Ivan Henry was the perpetrator of their sexual assaults. The legal process was a long and arduous journey. All five were sexually assaulted in similar circumstances – at knifepoint, as young women living alone in Vancouver, by a stranger – Henry – who broke into their homes. They pursued the litigation, despite what many called “insurmountable hurdles”, because of their belief in the truth, that Ivan Henry was their attacker, and because they hope the legal system will ensure that survivors of such assaults will be given support and advice they need in what are often the worst moments of one’s life.

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We work with clients across western Canada.

Wherever you need us, we’ll be there. Meet with us at our offices, at your home, or in the hospital.

We have offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna and Vernon, and offer free consultation for people anywhere in British Columbia.

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