Experienced BC Injury Lawyers
At Murphy Battista LLP, we represent injured people in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance cases. We are a leading personal injury law firm with offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna, and Vernon. We serve clients across western Canada. Our success, on behalf of our clients, is based on three key elements:
- A thorough understanding of personal injury and insurance law.
- Over 36 years experience evaluating and proving complex facts involving highly specialized topics in medicine and rehabilitation.
- An emphasis on helping clients achieve the most complete recovery possible across the full range of their financial, physical and emotional needs.
We Are Proven Trial Lawyers
Our Trial Success Benefits Our Clients*
Abdi v. Bottomley et al., (Jury trial)
$4.56 million
Scott Stanley and Paul Bosco represented a young woman who was the victim of horrible burns following an explosion at a backyard fire pit.
Wallman v. John Doe
Just under $6 million
Scott Stanley and Kevin Gourlay acted for an ER doctor who suffered long-term disabling symptoms as a result of a concussion. Judgement of just under $6,000,000 for damages, primarily resulting from lost earning capacity.
Danicek v. Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang
$5,934,712
Joe Murphy, Q.C. represented a plaintiff who was awarded $6M after a mild traumatic brain injury ended her legal career.
*The outcome of every personal injury claim depends on the unique facts in that particular case. Therefore, references to past successful outcomes are not guarantees of future results.
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Karen Yang5Irina Kordic & Team = excellent…
Thomas Cemm5If you’re looking for an ICBC lawyer this is the place to go very well respected and has a great record when representing clients against ICBC…
Thomas Jefford5Scott literally showed up at my house on his bicycle after i had just been run over by bus while riding my own bike. His sincere concern for my health…
Luba Fedorova5I had Raj Dewar as my lawyer in my ICBC case, and I was very glad I had Raj on my side. Raj Dewar is a dedicated professional, who worked…
J W5Couldn’t be happier with my case with Murphy Battista. Paul took on my MVA case. It was fairly settled. He was always professional, timely and open in his communication. You’re…
Eric Batista5I’ve been working with Irina Kordic and her team (Avis Shiu & Samir Ibrahim) with regards to an Incident I was involved with and she has been great and supportive…
Erik Paulsen5Mr. Bill Dick and his team at Murphy Battista LLP did a fantastic job on solving a complicated matter that resulted in a resolution that exceed all expectations. I can’t…
Jonathan Poole5Murphy Battista LLP provided the highest-level professionals time and time again. I was able focus on what I needed to while Scott and his associates took care of my legal…
Diane Resetar5My mom had the good fortune to have Irina Kordic at Murphy Battista Law Firm, represent her in a personal injury claim. I had spoken to a few lawyers at…
Amanda Zimmer5Words cannot capture the feeling of knowing you’re in excellent hands when you feel exceptionally vulnerable. After my car accident, I was fortunate enough to have Stephen Gibson and his…
Kenny Mann5Raj has been my family’s personal injury lawyer for 8 years and she does a wonderful job. Always easy to work with and very competent. I’d highly recommend anyone who’s…
Nadia Bove5I am so grateful to Raj Dewar. From the start, Raj made sure that I understood every step of what was going on with my case. She is extremely knowledgeable…
M Fay Patkau5Scott Stanley from the firm Murphy Battista was highly recommended to be legal council for a motor vehicle accident that I had been involved in. I found him to be…
Sheryl Stewart5I just settled my ICBC personal injury claim with Kevin Hyde and am very happy with my settlement and the attentive manner in which Kevin and the staff at Murphy…
Lindsay Gaetan5Being involved in an accident and suffering life changing injuries has been terrifying for me. I am so worried about my future, however Veronica Medved has been an amazing support…
Jane Huang5After having a terrible car accident in 2014, my life suddenly changed dramatically and it would never be the same for me anymore, and I got really depressed. Luckily I…
Dominique Ritchie5Bill Dick was my lawyer at Murphy Battista LLP for over 5 years during a very complicated and messy personal injury case. I can’t speak highly enough of his professionalism…
Eunyoung Park5I was represented by Irina recently for an automobile accident injury. Honestly, I can’t say enough about how amazing and professional the staff are at Murphy Bautista! I would not…
Sophia Yoon5I switched from another law firm to Murphy Battista to work with Stephen Gibson on my case. Throughout the many difficult years of receiving treatment and going in and out…
Nathalie Brunette5I want to say thank you to Kevin Hide, Steven Gibson, Scott Stanley and crews for helping me with my ICBC case. I would recommend this law firm to everyone…
Steven Crain5Conversations with Scott Stanley over the phone were very informative and to the point. Scott provided me with valuable advise related to my personal injury claim. I found Scott to…
tom terrific5Shopping for a lawyer? Please give my review a glance before you commit…5 years ago I was involved in a MVA resulting in a fairly serious single injury.During the next…
J D5Scott Stanley is an extraordinarily gifted, strategic and focused person and lawyer. His sage guidance, commitment to service and his expertise are profound. Very grateful for his service.
Jim Tancek5My daughter & myself spoke to Keri Grenier for about an hour @ this firm (@ no cost to us)regarding a sensitive issue She was very professional, understanding & knowledgable…
Jed Carter5Murphy Battista LLP was a very professional firm to deal with. Matthew Van Nostrand went way above and beyond any expectations. I would describe him as always prompt, professional and…
2810vicki5Matthew Van Nostrand – on a private insurance matter – went above and beyond the call of duty. Very pleased. Ethical and above board.
Patricia Lutz5I can’t say enough about how amazing Matthew was helping us in our case against cooperators insurance. He helped us through the whole process and helped alleviate a huge amount…
Emery Brown5I am a blue collar guy from northern BC. The people at this firm were always polite and courteous to me and explained each step of my injury suit against…
Jeff Zwinge5My attorney Kevin was wonderful. I cannot say enough great things about this law firm. When ICBC decided to no longer cover my physio and massage therapy, even though I…
Gaylene Leask5I am very thankful for the referral I received for Scott Stanley at Murphy Battista. I could not be more pleased with the outstanding – professional service- Scott Stanley and…
Leanne Robertson5Exceptional service, professional attitude and extremely polite, caring and understanding. Went beyond what was required. I would definitely recommend Bill Dick as the ultimate solution for any legal services. The…
Doreen Sudbury5Bill and Cathy of Murphy Battista are two of the most intelligent, pleasant and compassionate persons we’ve ever know. We felt totally welcome and were put at ease by them…
Sue Hanh5How can I describe Scott Stanley and his team? Excellent communication, well spoken, punctual, well organized, thorough, detail oriented, client-oriented, protecting client well-being, in-depth knowledge of personal injury laws/case laws,…
Alison Bridger5I would recommend MB in a heartbeat. Their treatment of my daughter, who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, was compassionate and professional. At every point along this harrowing road…
Tanvir Uppal5Scott Stanley and his team were great to work with. My life changed drastically post injury but they allowed me to focus on my recovery and life while looking after…
Mohamed Heebaan5If you are searching a law firm to represent you, Please read my story, it may help you make an informed decision. A little over a year and half ago,…
Raymond A5Kevin Gourlay is an amazing lawyer and a genuinely caring person. Kevin is a subject matter expert who knows the law, which is evident based on the respect he gets…
Kay S5When I first met Andrew Brine, I knew I was in good hands. He gave me the ability to focus on healing and also a sense of hope, while he…
Leanne Perry5I’m forever thankful to Scott, Mike, Laurie and crew for helping me with my ICBC case. They made a long, drawn out and scary process as smooth and stable as…
Shea Thomson5Working with Matthew Van Nostrand of Murphy Battista made things easy and seamless and was a pleasure to deal with. He knew how to handle the situation with ease and…
Nanci Dodman5Top professional approach by Matthew Van Nostrand and the firm. They are very results oriented and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them!!…
Liza Needham5Had a very complicated case and am 100% satisfied with the results. Bill was not only professional but was patient explaining things I didn’t understand…over and over and over. I…
sarah Fennell5I’ve worked with Bill Dyck at Murphy Battista, he is very professional, personable, and results foccused. I’d recommend using their services.
Ron McNerney5Working with Matthew was a pleasure and a very good experience. He was very methodical in his approach and showed great empathy with my difficult and delicate case. After much…
Help2Heal Holistic Health5I can’t thank Bill and his team enough for fighting for my sons rights.
Allison Main5Leyna and her team did a great job helping me with my car accident claim! Highly recommend.
Brad Marsh5Scott at Murphy Battista, got my life back. I highly recommend the firm Murphy Battista for their dedication and professionalism dealing with my case. I was always notified and brought…
Dorata Matys5After researching several law firms we decided to go with Murphy Battista LLP. The decision could not have been better. Scott Stanley represented the claim for our daughter with great…
Jason Day5John, Summer and their staff were amazing to work with. John was my lawyer for an accident I was in and they made sure all my bases were covered before,…
Bettyanne Brownlee5After an accident I was fortunate to have J. Scott Stanley represent me in a civil claim. In every respect it was a successful experience. Since then, I have referred…
Cecilia Mebs5We were most blessed to have Scott Stanley and his team at Murphy Battista represent us in a personal injury case. Amazing individuals, who truly look after you in all…
Richard Hazell5Scott Stanley and his fantastic team helped us get a settlement we had very little hope of ever seeing. I highly recommend this team with their high integrity, knowledge and…
ike penner5Scott Stanley helped me when i needed direction dealing with my claim. Thank you Scott…
Becky Kumar5I am very thankful I was referred to Kevin Gourlay at Murphy Battista for my long term disability case. Kevin is the rare combination of compassionate, brilliant and tough exactly…
Cherie Duggan5John Cameron and his team are outstanding. As I client dealing with ICBC, I can tell you that John is extremely skilled in dealing with a large corporation. When ICBC…
Suzanne Stenger5Scott Stanley represented me in a lawsuit after a devastating house fire. Not only is Scott an excellent lawyer and a fierce negotiator but he is an ethical advocate you…
Catherine Stubbington5I highly recommend Scott Stanley and the Murphy Battista team. I had a personal injury claim that was being handled by another lawyer. Out of concern, a dear friend referred…
M Moynihan5I was extremely pleased with the outcome of my ICBC case and felt that Scott Stanley truly had my best interest at heart. Scott and his team supported and guided…
I Dau5I highly recommend Scott Stanley at Murphy Battista. He helped me through a difficult time in my life. He is a genuine and kind hearted man. I’m happy I was…
Debbie Phillips5I have nothing but praise and admiration for Stephen Gibson and Joe Murphy at Murphy Battista. Their compassion and knowledge of pediatric head injury was instrumental in helping my son…
Marguerite Ferreira5Mike Murphy and his team greatly helped me navigate through a challenging time and complicated legal system. I am very satisfied with the results and will continue to recommend this…
Cas Olund5If it wasn’t for Scott Stanley and the highly professional knowledgeable and caring team at Murphy Battista I wouldn’t be hear today. I can’t begin to describe how helpful they…
B Nyce5Personal referrals and word of mouth in my opinion have always been the most reliable sources. I also must add the refreshing atmosphere and complete down to earth attitude from…
Greg MacDonald5“My wife and I highly recommend Murphy Battista’s law firm. Scott Stanley and his staff did an excellent job representing my wife’s case. They were very professional, competent, and diligent…
Paul5Words cannot express how grateful I am for Scott Stanley at Murphy Battista. During a very difficult time after a car accident, Scott always knew what to say to put…
Siamanto Maronian5Our Family was blessed to be represented by Scott Stanley and Brandon G. Souza. Thank you both for your time and compassion. We commend their high integrity, knowledge, and skill…
T. Severin CBD Advocate5I cannot say enough about the staff at this location Bill Cathy and Matt were instrumental in my son getting back on his feet …their compassion and hard work throughout…
John Webb5Bill Dick and his Paralegal Cathy Davies were a life line for us. We knew right from the start that we were in good hands and were dealing with an…
Carrie Fedyk5Veronica Medved is a wonderful lawyer. She goes above and beyond her duties to make sure your needs are being met. She is dependable, knowledgeable, caring and courageous, all important…
Stirling Grassick5I was involved in a very serious motor vehicle accident that changed my life significantly. My personal injury case went to trial where I was represented by Kevin Gourlay, Joe…
gord kukec5Kevin Gourlay is an excellent lawyer and solid individual who listens well, works hard, does his homework and stands his ground. Top marks.
T R5Joe and Scott took my head injury case when other lawyers either didn’t know how to proceed or didn’t feel confident moving forward with it. They were thorough, organized, detailed,…
Robert Ashforth55/5 Excellent! Brian Brooke guided us through a difficult process. With Joe and Scott in the background you can’t go wrong. We were able to get a great settlement without…
Stephanie Parrish5Working with Scott Stanley and Irina Kordic was the best decision I made after my accident. Throughout the whole process my family and I were so grateful to have them…
N Khatoon5After my serious accident causing a brain injury, I interviewed a number of legal firms until I met Scott Stanley of Murphy Battista LLP and felt an immediate connection. He…
Sue Blundell5Excellent work by Leyna and team to resolve the settlement for my car accident. I would thoroughly recommend them for personal injury issues.
T5Working with the team at Murphy Battista was effortless, specifically Mike and Corinn. From start to finish, they were thorough, thoughtful, communicative and persistent in making sure that the case…
sara ung5Very impressed with the quality of service I received from Alex and the rest of the staff, as well as the outcome of my case. Would highly recommend Murphy Battista!…
Nadia Sherry5On November 15, 2014 I had a MVA. It was a single car accident on black ice. I sustained serious injuries. At the time, even though I was not at…
una radoja5My family has had first hand experience with Irina Kordic at Murphy Battista over the last several years in relation to MVAs. Irina is solution-oriented, empathetic, and extremely knowledgeable personal…
Cindy Ferrie5I had the pleasure of being advised by Alex Seyn-Wittgenstein on a personal injury case. Alex was extremely professional and acted with the highest integrity and best interests of my…
Jackie Cool-Inkpen5Scott and his team worked hard on our son’s behalf after a traumatic accident. We really appreciated that they did not only care about the business aspect, but also genuinely…
Athena Stathis5Look no further! Had an amazing experience working with Murphy Battista LLP. Irina Kordic was the representative for my three year ICBC case. She was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable.…
Caitlyn Therrien5I have only great things to say about my experience with Murphy and Battista LLP. My mom had Joe Murphy as her personal injury lawyer following an MVA more than…
Jacqueline Brown5Tara Chandler represented me in a lawsuit after a devastating hit and run car accident. After months of suffering and doctor’s visits I am very appreciative that Tara and her…
Paul Engels5Scott provided excellent service for my case. He held my best interests in mind throughout my journey recovering from a head injury. The case lasted for several years and we…
Ken MacDonald5My Name is Ken MacDonald. In 2014 I suffered a medical set back and felt that I wasn’t properly looked after. I consulted with Mr. Steve Gibson who took my…
Cameron Robitaille5Joe Murphy and Scott Stanley are not only great Lawyers they are truly great people. Over the course of my almost 5 year lawsuit I got to know them fairly…
Sam Chapman5I had a very good experience with this firm. Brian Brooke represented me in my case and we were able to develop a professional friendship. This helped me immensely through…
Kellie Wilson5I would highly recommend this law firm. Scott Stanley really goes the extra mile in having the best representation for your case. I would give more stars if I could!…
A. E.5Scott Stanley is a great lawyer and I am forever grateful for getting the opportunity to meet him and have my file transferred to him! Throughout my case, Scott and…
Gail Hazell5My husband and I were fortunate enough to receive services and representation from Murphy Battista. First off, you need to know that Scott Stanley is firmly planted to this earth,…
Sarah Draht5John and Summer were absolutely phenomenal to work with. They truly care about their clients and go the extra mile in everything they do. For me, a case that would…
Josh Anderson5Scott Stanley and his team treated me more than just a client. They were always willing to go above and beyond and answer any questions I had about anything. Everyone…
Edward Guest5I was recommended Murphy Baptista by a family friend and met with Joe Murphy and Kevin Gourlay for a consultation. From the start I was taken seriously and I felt…
Emily & Nghe Ly5I am so thankful that I had Steve to help me with my case. Him and his staff were so easy to deal with. I am so happy I chose…
Ivona Lukic5I’ve had unfortunate slip and fall almost 6 years ago and have been dealing with Irina Kordic & Avis Shiu. From day one they have been amazing support, guidance and…
Jamie Carson5Simplicity- that’s the key word when working with Steve Gibson and his team at Murphy Batista. Steve truly cares about you and your needs. He makes the process simple and…
Maralee Dawn5Andrew Brine and Alex-Wittgenstein you are a team founded on excellence and integrity. I am deeply grateful for your tirelessly work and patience in answering all my questions. Thank you…
Leslie Brown5J. Scott Stanley and his team of completely dedicated, experienced and highly personable professionals were given my accident file from another law firm. Lucky me! My life changed in an…
Roger Sangra5When my father suffered life threatening injuries which were some of the most severe and traumatic types of injuries a human being could suffer, I called upon Murphy Battista to…
Beatrice W5Couldn’t be happier with my case with Murphy Battista. Paul took on my MVA case. It was fairly settled. He was always professional, timely and open in his communication. You’re…
Joey Placek5I hired Brian Brooke and he kicked-ass, defeated the bad people, and won me the Kentucky Derby. I am grateful for all his hard work, all his team’s dedication, and…
Alla Lala5I can not even begin to express my gratitude towards the hard and dedicated work of Scott Stanley, Paul Bosco and their team. My case was one of the harder…
Tamilyn Severin5I cannot say enough about the staff at this location Bill Cathy and Matt were instrumental in my son getting back on his feet …their compassion and hard work throughout…
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