Maurice Mirosolin
Maurice Mirosolin completed his undergraduate studies in political science at York University. He subsequently studied law at the University of Westminster in London, England. Following the completion of his articles, he was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and began his practice in Brighton, England. In 2003 Mr. Mirosolin was called to the Bar of Ontario and then the Bar of British Columbia in 2010.
From 2008-2015, Mr. Mirosolin was an associate and then a partner in the Toronto law firm, Lockyer Campbell Posner. In 2015, Mr. Mirosolin moved to British Columbia and joined a litigation boutique firm where his practice was focused around civil litigation.
Mr. Mirosolin is an accomplished barrister who specializes in appellate and trial advocacy. He has extensive experience in both jury and judge alone trials. He has appeared as lead counsel in numerous cases and defended clients charged with a wide range of serious offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. His record of success in court speaks to his skill and tenacity as a trial lawyer. A sample of his accomplishments include:
- R. v. Sauve – 2nd degree murder, stay of proceedings.
- R. v. Pirovogi – Robbery, acquitted after trial.
- R. v. Clarke, et al – Sexual assault with a weapon, acquitted after trial.
- R. v. Silva – Attempted murder, stay of proceedings.
- R. v. Singh – Importing cocaine, acquitted after trial.
- R. v. Sidhu – 2nd degree murder, acquitted of murder after trial.
Mr. Mirosolin appears as counsel in trials and appeals in all levels of court in British Columbia. Within the area of civil litigation, he has achieved outstanding results for his clients through his tireless defense of claims which have significantly limited the amounts awarded after trial or led to a reduction of the award at the appellate level. Examples include:
- Singh v. Chand, 2019 BCSC 932 (plaintiff sought damages in excess of 3.8 million dollars), action dismissed.
- Ego v. Blue, 2020 BCSC 1228, no award for future loss of earning capacity.
- Borgford v. Ball, 2022 BCSC 2026, liability reduced 65% due to contributory negligence.
- Deegan v. L’Heureux, 2023 BCCA 159, award for loss of future earning capacity reduced by $180,000.
In the precedent setting case of McGlue v. Girvan, 2024 BCCA 208, the appeal against the award for damages was allowed and resulted in the respondent’s claim being dismissed.
Mr. Mirosolin has been a guest speaker in courses presented as part of the legal profession’s continuing professional education program. He is a regular guest instructor in the McEachern Trial Advocacy Program at Allard School of Law at UBC and a contributing author to the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Practice Manual.
Mr. Mirosolin has a long-standing commitment to the welfare of animals and is a member of several animal rights/conservation organizations including Mercy for Animals and Save the Rhino International.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships (past and present)
- Law Society of England and Wales
- Law Society of Ontario
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Criminal Lawyers Association
- Canadian Bar Association
