Atty. Chris Drinovz
Chris Drinovz is a Partner at KSW Lawyers and the founder and leader of the Employment & Labour Group. His calling is to excellence through the mastery of his craft and tireless dedication to his clients.
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Chris Drinovz is a employment and workers comp attorney based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, practicing at Kane Shannon Weiler LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (2011). Educated at University of British Columbia (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law (2026). Serands clients in Abbotsford, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris Drinovz is a Partner at KSW Lawyers and the founder and leader of the Employment & Labour Group
- His calling is to excellence through the mastery of his craft and tireless dedication to his clients
- He is described as hard-working, trustworthy, and genuine
- His strong analytical mind (grounded in a mathematics background) and passion for writing and language make him a force to reckon with. Chris works with business leaders and union and non-union organizations to solve workplace legal problems and achieve long-term solutions that align with his client’s values
- He is a dedicated advisor and an experienced courtroom advocate with a track record of success
- There is no workplace issue that Chris will not help with
- His expertise covers the entire life cycle of the employer/employee relationship: drafting and advising on employment contracts and workplace policies, conducting workplace investigations, WorkSafeBC and occupational health & safety, dismissal planning advice and severance packages, negotiation and mediation of employment disputes, injunctions to protect confidential information or enforce non-solicits or non-competes, and representation in wrongful dismissal, employment standards, or human rights complaints
- Chris also advises employers on staying non-union and helps his union clients with certification, bargaining, labour relations matters under the collective agreement, and grievance arbitrations. Chris is comfortable navigating the many different arenas of workplace law: all levels of provincial and federal court, the Labour Relations (BC) and Canada Industrial Relations Board and administrative tribunals such as the Human Rights Tribunal, Employment Standards Tribunal, Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT), and Social Security Tribunal
- Chris has also successfully challenged administrative decisions through judicial reviews and appeals
- Chris was recently recognized as 5-Star Employment Lawyers, "Best Employment Lawyer and Law Firm" across Canada in 2023 by the prestigious Canadian HR Reporter
- He was also a Repeatedly Recommended lawyer for Vancouver Leading Practitioners - Employers in the 2021 and 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, and in 2022, he was a Business Person of the Year Finalist at the Business Excellence Awards by Surrey Board of Trade
- Chris is a strong believer in community and giving back to the profession
- He serves as the President of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce and on the Policy Review Committee of the BC Chamber
- He is also the Chair on the Executive of the Employment Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association BC
- He is regularly sought after for speaking engagements and seminars. In his free time, Chris can be found skiing on the slopes of Whistler, powerlifting in his garage, listening to Miles Davis, or playing the drums for “Lost & Loaded” a cover band of legal professionals that pretend to be rockstars
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris Drinovz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Chris Drinovz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in British Columbia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Chris Drinovz is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in British Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in British Columbia
Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Abbotsford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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