Atty. Michael Gianacopoulos

Atty. Michael Gianacopoulos

Michael practises as general counsel and regularly appears in court on behalf of clients in corporate, commercial, wills and estates and related litigation matters as well all types of tort litigation including personal injury, occupiers’ liability, transportation disputes (road, rail, water and air), insurance claims. insolvency, realization of personal and real property. Michael frequently appears before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, BC Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Canada and Federal Court of Appeal, the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal and other administrative tribunals.

36 yrs experience 36 year
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Michael Gianacopoulos is a Partner, practforg at Farris LLP. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1990) and Ontario (2013). Educated at Dalhousie University (LL.B., 1989) and University of British Columbia (B.Comm. Dalhousie, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished.

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  • Michael practises as general counsel and regularly appears in court on behalf of clients in corporate, commercial, wills and estates and related litigation matters as well all types of tort litigation including personal injury, occupiers’ liability, transportation disputes (road, rail, water and air), insurance claims. insolvency, realization of personal and real property
  • Michael frequently appears before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, BC Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Canada and Federal Court of Appeal, the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal and other administrative tribunals
  • Year of Call 1990 Certifications •Harvard Law School (Program on Negotiation, 2021) Legal Recognition •The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026) •The Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Railroad Law (2022) •Martindale-Hubbell ranking (BV) In the News Recognition 61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory September 4, 2025 Recognition 61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory August 29, 2024 Recognition 52 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory August 24, 2023

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Michael Gianacopoulos has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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Michael Gianacopoulos earned their education at (LL.B., 1989); (B.Comm. Dalhousie, 1982).
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Michael Gianacopoulos's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Dalhousie University
- 1989
B.Comm. Dalhousie
University of British Columbia
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1990
Ontario
Admitted: 2013

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