Atty. Michael H. Korbin
Michael practises labour and employment law. He represents employers in all aspects of labour and employment law disputes, including arbitrations, labour board hearings, human rights matters, workers compensation matters, employment standards matters, and wrongful dismissal actions.
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Michael H. Korbin is a employment and education attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Farris LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Education Law, Vancouver (Canada) (2020). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael practises labour and employment law
- He represents employers in all aspects of labour and employment law disputes, including arbitrations, labour board hearings, human rights matters, workers compensation matters, employment standards matters, and wrongful dismissal actions
- Michael has acted as counsel for employers in several industries and sectors, including post-secondary institutions
- newspapers
- supermarkets
- transportation companies
- printing companies
- beverage companies
- telecommunications companies
- biotech companies
- occupational health and safety employers
- real estate agencies
- and retail and service sector employers
- Michael knows more about hockey than anyone else in the firm, especially Jeff Kay
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Michael H. Korbin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael H. Korbin 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.
Michael H. Korbin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in British Columbia →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Michael H. Korbin is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 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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