Derek Mah

Derek was born in Vancouver and raised in Richmond. He graduated from St. George's School in 1992. Subsequently, he attended the University of British Columbia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

In 1996, Derek was accepted into the physiotherapy program at the University of British Columbia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and practiced as a registered and licensed physiotherapist in public and private practice until 2003.

While working as a physiotherapist, Derek entered law school and received his law degree from the University of British Columbia in 2003. He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2004.

Following his call, Derek worked at a large downtown firm and specialized in the defence of ICBC and personal injury claims. In mid-2006, he joined Murphy Battista and now, is dedicated only to the representation of plaintiffs in personal injury claims.

Derek's training and experience as a physiotherapist and former defence lawyer provide him with unique insight into the medical and legal issues that his clients face. He has appeared as lead counsel in the British Columbia Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal.

Derek lives in Vancouver with his wife and two children.

Recent Cases

• Sall v. ICBC, 2007 BCPC
• Thauli v. Corporation of Delta, 2008 BCSC 437
• Notenbomer v. Andjelic, 2008 BCSC 509
• Reyes v. Pascual, 2008 BCSC 1324
• Wensink, 2008 Board of Referees Employment Insurance
• Peake v. Higo, 2008 BCSC 265

Recent Conferences

• Presenter, UBC Continuing Studies - Rehab and the Law (April, 2007)
• Presenter, Continuing Legal Education - Personal Injury & ICBC Cases in Provincial Court (November, 2008)
• Presenter, Continuing Legal Education - Personal Injury Conference 2009 (June, 2009)