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September 29, 2022
Bill Dick, K.C. recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 2022 for business leadership in personal injury law
Congratulations to our colleague, Bill Dick, K.C., who was recently named to Business in Vancouver’s BC500 list for 2022. The BIV BC500 honours the top 500 influential business leaders in British Columbia. The list features visionaries, innovators and trailblazers who have positively impacted BC communities, industry, and our economy. This…
Continue ReadingSeptember 27, 2022
National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022
Murphy Battista LLP offices will be closed on September 30th to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We acknowledge the importance of understanding the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools. Therefore, we are closing on September 30th to honour the children who lost their lives…
Continue ReadingJune 3, 2022
Murphy Battista LLP selected as a 2022 Top Personal Injury Boutique – Western Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine
We are delighted to announce that our firm has been selected as one of Canadian Lawyer’s top personal injury boutique firms in western Canada for the second year in a row. The awards are based on a cross-Canada survey of Canadian Lawyer readers and combined with feedback from respected senior…
Continue ReadingMay 6, 2022
Angela Bespflug named 2022 Plaintiff Litigator of the Year by Benchmark Litigation Canada
Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to announce that Angela Bespflug has been named Benchmark Litigation Canada’s Plaintiff Litigator of the Year for the second year in a row. The recognition is for Angela’s exceptional work as a plaintiff’s class action lawyer. The award reflects Angela’s unstinting commitment and dedication to…
Continue ReadingApril 26, 2022
Angela Bespflug recognized as 2022 Benchmark Canada Litigation Star.
Congratulations to our colleague and class action plaintiff’s counsel, Angela Bespflug, on being selected to appear in the 11th edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada. Angela is highlighted as a 2022 Benchmark Litigation Star in the area of Plaintiffs Class Actions. This recognition is accorded to lawyers who are highly regarded…
Continue ReadingApril 22, 2022
Join Angela Bespflug and Janelle O’Connor at TLABC’s Class Action Conference – May 19, 2022
On Thursday, May 19, 2022, Angela Bespflug will be chairing, and Janelle O’Connor will be presenting at this year’s TLABC Class Action Conference, “Strength in Numbers: Fundamentals and Emerging Issues in Plaintiff’s Class Actions.” The conference is for trial lawyers who want to learn more about class actions and provides…
Continue ReadingApril 1, 2022
Angela Bespflug nominated for Plaintiff Litigator of the Year 2022 by Benchmark Canada
Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to congratulate our colleague class action lawyer Angela Bespflug on being nominated for the prestigious award of Plaintiff Litigator of the Year 2022 by Benchmark Canada. Angela is well-known for her work for plaintiffs in large-scale, complex class actions, and we know that she has…
Continue ReadingDecember 17, 2021
Proposed class action filed against Provincial Health Services Authority regarding unlicensed nurse.
Murphy Battista LLP has filed a proposed class action against Provincial Health Services Authority (“PHSA”) concerning an unlicensed and unqualified nurse, Brigitte Cleroux (“Cleroux”), who worked at B.C. Women’s Hospital and Health Centre (“BCWH”) from June 2020 to June 2021 and who provided unlawful and illegal nursing services to…
Continue ReadingDecember 10, 2021
Bill Dick, Q.C. to serve as President of the Trial Lawyers of BC for the 2022 term.
The firm is proud to announce that Bill Dick, Q.C., will serve as TLABC president for 2022. In addition to advocating for his clients, Bill has consistently taken on roles outside his practice that focus on improving the lives of his clients and British Columbians more broadly. His work on…
Continue ReadingOctober 4, 2021
More sexual assault survivors turning to civil court
Janelle O’Connor is representing a BC woman in a civil lawsuit against two Victoria realtors and their agency for sexual assault. Read the CBC Go Public story (Warning: distressing details): Civil suit alleges 2 Victoria real estate agents drugged and sexually assaulted their client Watch the story clip from CBC’s…
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