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.
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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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