Michael SutherlandPartner + lawyer

Michael Sutherland is one of MJB’s most experienced civil litigators. Michael has a wide and varied practice and practices primarily in the following areas:

1. Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Claims
2. Medical Malpractice Claims
3. Wrongful dismissal and Employment Law
4. Estate Litigation and Varying Wills
5. Sexual Assault Claims
6. Insurance Denials and Breach Claims.
7. Contract Law

Michael was called to the bar after graduating from the University of Victoria in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and from the University of Saskatchewan Law School with a Juris Doctor degree. Michael was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1999. Michael Joined MJB Lawyers LLP in 2000 and became a Partner is 2004.

Michael has appeared in The Provincial Court of British Columbia, The British Columbia Supreme Court and in The British Columbia Court of Appeal.

Michael is known for his combination of hard-nosed advocacy and skilled dispute resolution.

Prior to embarking on his academic career, Michael was a goaltender for the 85/86 Lethbridge Broncos and the 86/87 Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League. Michael was recognised by the WHL for his scholastic achievements while in Lethbridge.

Michael won a Cyclone Taylor Championship in 84/85 for his hometown Cranbrook Colts of the KIJHL, and also played for the Kelowna Packers, Vernon Lakers and Nanaimo Clippers of the BCJHL.

Married with 3 children, Michael is very proud of his family. Michael is also an avid golfer, mountain biker and skier.

Michael also volunteers in Kamloops, having coached baseball and hockey as well as volunteering for the Kamloops Classic Swim Club as a board member.

Michael has twice been named Rep Coach of the year by Kamloops Minor Hockey and currently coaches the Thompson Blazers U18 AA Tier 1 team.

Michael is currently a member of the following:

1. Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
2. Member of the Canadian Bar Association
3. Member for the Trial Lawyers of British Columbia