Murphy Battista LLP

Murphy Battista LLP is a well-known litigation firm with offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna, and Vernon, British Columbia. Founded in 1982 to meet the needs of injured people, the firm has a long-standing reputation for litigating unique and challenging cases on behalf of clients who have suffered personal injuries and attendant losses. Their lawyers represent clients from all over British Columbia ,Canada and the world.The firm provides legal advice and representation in the following practice areas:Class action lawsuitsMedical and dental malpracticeInsurance disputes, including residential and business lossesSexual assault and misconduct claimsClaims against the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD)Personal injury claims, including catastrophic injuriesWills and estates litigationRecognized as one of the Top Personal Injury Boutiques in Western Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine in 2021 and 2022, the firm has deep expertise in personal injury, medical negligence, and insurance law and a 40-year history of trial success and willingness to take on complicated cases.The firm’s lawyers offer decades of experience analyzing and presenting complex evidence to insurers and the courts. Meticulous preparation and attention to detail in every case are firm hallmarks. This dedication extends to Murphy Battista’s approach in other practice areas, including the firm’s rapidly growing class action practice. The firm’s strong class actions team has been class counsel in cases including failings by governments, negligence and wrongdoing by institutions, and pension and benefits matters. In addition, Murphy Battista is one of a handful of law firms in British Columbia with expertise representing sexual assault survivors.Why Clients Choose UsThe firm knows first-hand how difficult it can be for people to access legal services to get the justice they seek. They offer free consultations to help educate people about their options and available resources.Murphy Battista lawyers are adept at identifying the legal issues at the heart of a dispute and the options for achieving a just result that meets client needs. Litigation in complex matters can take extended periods of time. During the litigation process, they take great care to ensure that clients are kept informed and are well looked after while the firm’s lawyers work to resolve the matters at hand.Murphy Battista lawyers are known as skilled negotiators, and while they are open to alternative conflict resolution, they pride themselves on strong reputations as effective litigators who aren’t afraid to go to trial, even in complex and challenging cases. The firm’s trial and appellate success is well-documented. That success includes several of the most significant personal injury case awards in British Columbia, results in unique areas like host liability, dental malpractice, and settlement awards in class action of national significance.