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.
Advocacy & Litigation & More Attorney · 36+ Years Experience
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About Michael Gianacopoulos at a Glance
Michael Gianacopoulos is a Partner, practicing at Farris LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on estate litigation, litigation, and insurance. 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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About 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
- 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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Estate & Trust Litigation
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Civil Litigation
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Insurance Law
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Gianacopoulos's practice in the field of estate litigation, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Gianacopoulos brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in British Columbia and Ontario, Michael Gianacopoulos can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate litigation, litigation, and insurance, Michael Gianacopoulos can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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