Overview

Murphy Battista LLP is a well-known litigation firm with offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna, and Vernon, British Columbia. Founded in 1982 to meet the needs of injured people, the firm has a long-standing reputation for litigating unique and challenging cases on behalf of clients who have suffered personal injuries and attendant losses. Their lawyers represent clients from all over British Columbia ,Canada and the world.

The firm provides legal advice and representation in the following practice areas:

  • Class action lawsuits
  • Medical and dental malpractice
  • Insurance disputes, including residential and business losses
  • Sexual assault and misconduct claims
  • Claims against the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD)
  • Personal injury claims, including catastrophic injuries
  • Wills and estates litigation

Recognized as one of the Top Personal Injury Boutiques in Western Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine in 2021 and 2022, the firm has deep expertise in personal injury, medical negligence, and insurance law and a 40-year history of trial success and willingness to take on complicated cases.

The firm’s lawyers offer decades of experience analyzing and presenting complex evidence to insurers and the courts. Meticulous preparation and attention to detail in every case are firm hallmarks. This dedication extends to Murphy Battista’s approach in other practice areas, including the firm’s rapidly growing class action practice. The firm’s strong class actions team has been class counsel in cases including failings by governments, negligence and wrongdoing by institutions, and pension and benefits matters. In addition, Murphy Battista is one of a handful of law firms in British Columbia with expertise representing sexual assault survivors.

Why Clients Choose Us

The firm knows first-hand how difficult it can be for people to access legal services to get the justice they seek. They offer free consultations to help educate people about their options and available resources.

Murphy Battista lawyers are adept at identifying the legal issues at the heart of a dispute and the options for achieving a just result that meets client needs. Litigation in complex matters can take extended periods of time. During the litigation process, they take great care to ensure that clients are kept informed and are well looked after while the firm’s lawyers work to resolve the matters at hand.

Murphy Battista lawyers are known as skilled negotiators, and while they are open to alternative conflict resolution, they pride themselves on strong reputations as effective litigators who aren’t afraid to go to trial, even in complex and challenging cases. The firm’s trial and appellate success is well-documented. That success includes several of the most significant personal injury case awards in British Columbia, results in unique areas like host liability, dental malpractice, and settlement awards in class action of national significance.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Personal Injury Litigation

Regional

Interior British Columbia

Tier
2
Interior British Columbia
Insurance Law

Vancouver

Tier
1
Vancouver
Personal Injury Litigation

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Personal Injury Litigation

Regional

Interior British Columbia

Tier
2
Interior British Columbia
Insurance Law

Vancouver

Tier
1
Vancouver
Personal Injury Litigation

Practice Areas

Murphy Battista LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Medical Negligence
  • Personal Injury Litigation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Murphy Battista LLP proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Murphy Battista LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Murphy Battista LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Murphy Battista LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

Offices & Contacts

Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Centre, Suite 2020
650 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 4N7
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