Atty. Kevin Smith
Kevin has a broad litigation practice, and advises clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious legal issues. He has successfully represented clients in all levels of court in British Columbia.
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Kevin Smith is an Associate based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Farris LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on business, partnership disputes, estate litigation, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales (Currently non-practicing) (2014) and British Columbia Bar (2018). Educated at Oxford University (B.A. Jurisprudence, 2011). Active member of Affiliations •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia •Member of the Canadian Bar Association. Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kevin has a broad litigation practice, and advises clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious legal issues
- He has successfully represented clients in all levels of court in British Columbia
- Kevin has acted in numerous public law matters, including constitutional, administrative, environmental, aboriginal and human rights cases, as well as in other civil litigation, including estates matters, employment disputes, class actions, and a range of other corporate and commercial disputes
- Kevin has a particular focus on issues relating to charities and not-for-profit societies, including religious organizations, and frequently advises on both disputes and governance issues more generally in those contexts
- He often takes on public interest matters, and frequently assists clients on a pro bono basis
- Outside the office, he is active as a leader in a number of community organizations
- Kevin is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales, and prior to returning to Vancouver practiced with a large international firm in London, where alongside general commercial litigation work he developed a particular focus on public law matters, including human rights and civil liberties cases
- Publications and Presentations •April 29, 2023 - Co-presented “Fundamentals of Litigation Management” webinar as part of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association’s “In-House Counsel Bootcamp” series. •“Wearing Sadness On Your Sleeve: Mourning Bands, Weepers, and Public Mourning at Court”, The Advocate, (Vol. 79; Issue 4), July 2021, pp.625-627. •Legal panellist and contributor to a new book reviewing the international law applicable to children in armed conflict and which advocates for reforms in this area
- Shaheed Fatima Q.C. et al., Protecting Children in Armed Conflict, (London: Hart Publishing, 2018) •“Welcome to the Machine?
- Considering the Ethics of Legal Technology”, The Advocate (Vol. 77; Issue 1), January 2019, pp.43-53 •“Prepping, Not Coaching: The Ethics of Witness Preparation in Civil Litigation”, The Advocates’ Quarterly, (Vol. 48; Issue 4), August 2018
- pp. 496-517 •Regular contributor of case commentaries on European Court of Human Rights judgements to the European Human Rights Law Review. (2013-2016) Legal Recognition •Benchmark Canada Litigation Star (2026) •Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2026) •The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026) •Benchmark Canada Litigation Future Star (2025) •Benchmark Litigation, 40 & Under Litigator Canada (2025) Pro Bono and Community Work •Vice-Chancellor (Deputy Chief Legal Officer), Anglican Diocese of New Westminster •Former Trustee, Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver •Admissions Interviewer, Princeton University •Past Member of the Board of Directors, 127 Society for Housing In the News Judgments Farris Lawyers Win at Court of Appeal May 5, 2026 Recognition Farris Receives Top Honours from Benchmark Litigation April 29, 2026 Presentations Kevin Smith Presents to BC Chamber of Commerce December 19, 2025
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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 Vancouver 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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