CONTACTS

Tel: 250-381-6444 ext 110
msmith@macminnco.com


AREAS OF PRACTICE

Motor Vehicle Accidents
Family Law
Marine Insurance Claims
Disability Insurance Claims
Wrongful Dismissal & Employment Law
Real Estate Disputes
Construction Contractual Disputes
Wills and Estate Litigation

 

Malcolm Smith is a civil trial lawyer with 20+ years of experience

He articled in Vancouver in the 1990s and then practiced throughout the province over the next few years gaining valuable court room experience in diverse matters as a young trial lawyer, including appearing as ad-hoc provincial Crown in family and criminal matters, and as trial counsel in complicated commercial and construction litigation suits.

Since 2000 he has been practicing in Victoria, and specializes in acting for clients injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

He regularly prosecutes complicated MVA claims of individuals suffering from catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal damage. He has acted for members of the Canadian Forces and the RCMP facing medical release and discharge as a result of their MVA injuries, and so is well versed in the unique procedures there. He has acted for small business owners, contractors, and professionals whose income loss claims are complicated.

Malcolm is an effective negotiator outside of the courtroom, and a tenacious advocate once in trial.  He regularly negotiates the final resolution of matters outside of the courtroom with or without mediation.  If need be, he is a persuasive advocate in Court with a long list of victories.

His professional reputation and proven ability has him being sought out to act for large institutional clients and insurers in the province as well.  This brings balance and a keen insight and knowledge into his role as your lawyer.

In addition to acting for individuals in Motor Vehicle Accidents, he practices in the following other areas:

  • Family Law
  • Marine Insurance Claims
  • Disability Insurance Claims
  • Wrongful Dismissal and Employment Law
  • Real Estate and Construction Contractual Disputes
  • Wills and Estate Litigation

Malcolm is married to a physician and is father to two boys, all of whom love skiing, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, adventure travel and sailing.  Both boys are active rugby players at Castaway Wanderers and St Michael’s University School.

Malcolm and the firm sponsor the Victoria Wheelers Cycling Club and the Lekker Racing Melges 24 Sailing Team. Malcolm is a Sail Canada Judge.

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