Mark McPhee

Associate

He/Him

Mark has a diverse background advising clients across his broad health, insurance, professional regulation, and personal injury practice.

Biography

In his insurance practice, Mark represents insurers in various matters including property disputes, general insurance disputes, accident benefits claims, and professional negligence, and bodily injury claims.

On the health law side, Mark defends health professionals in civil matters.

In his personal injury practice, Mark represents clients who have been injured in a variety of situations, including motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, and assaults. Mark approaches each and every file with empathy and commitment to achieving the best result for the client.

Mark has experience in general civil litigation, including probate and administration applications, as well committeeship applications.

Mark has appeared before the Provincial Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and the Human Rights Tribunal.

Mark completed both his bachelor’s degree and law degree at the University of British Columbia and was called to the BC Bar in 2014.  Mark has volunteered with Access Pro Bono since his call to the bar, providing assistance to low-income individuals.

Education
  • University of British Columbia, J.D., 2013

  • University of British Columbia, B.A., 2009

Bar Admission
  • British Columbia, 2014
Languages spoken
  • English

Recognitions

Named as One to Watch in the area of Insurance Law in Vancouver by Best Lawyers in Canada®

2022-2024

Named as One to Watch in the area of Personal Injury Litigation in Vancouver by Best Lawyers in Canada®

2022-2024

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Coverage denied to driver and owner of ATV due to driver’s breach of license conditions, but granted for the owner by summary motion
Coverage denied to driver and owner of ATV due to driver’s breach of license conditions, but granted for the owner by summary motion Coverage denied to driver and owner of ATV due to driver’s breach of license conditions, but granted for the owner by summary motion
Insured releases accident benefits insurer from all claims and is precluded from seeking punitive and aggravated damages as a result
Insured releases accident benefits insurer from all claims and is precluded from seeking punitive and aggravated damages as a result Insured releases accident benefits insurer from all claims and is precluded from seeking punitive and aggravated damages as a result
Mark McPhee, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024
Mark McPhee, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024 Mark McPhee, recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada 2024
Proof of a material change in risk due to alleged affiliation with criminals requires evidence going beyond speculation
Proof of a material change in risk due to alleged affiliation with criminals requires evidence going beyond speculation Proof of a material change in risk due to alleged affiliation with criminals requires evidence going beyond speculation
Exclusion clause held not to cover certain claims arising out of negligence, as a consequence of the specific wording in the clause
Exclusion clause held not to cover certain claims arising out of negligence, as a consequence of the specific wording in the clause Exclusion clause held not to cover certain claims arising out of negligence, as a consequence of the specific wording in the clause
Dirt biker entitled to accident benefits from auto insurer where bike is not exempt from insurance requirements
Dirt biker entitled to accident benefits from auto insurer where bike is not exempt from insurance requirements Dirt biker entitled to accident benefits from auto insurer where bike is not exempt from insurance requirements
No coverage for claim that was reasonably foreseeable prior to inception of claims made policy
No coverage for claim that was reasonably foreseeable prior to inception of claims made policy No coverage for claim that was reasonably foreseeable prior to inception of claims made policy
4 Harper Grey Lawyers named as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in Canada® 2023
4 Harper Grey Lawyers named as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in Canada® 2023
Foreclosure and ordered sale of a property does not extinguish insurable interest until title transfers in full
Foreclosure and ordered sale of a property does not extinguish insurable interest until title transfers in full Foreclosure and ordered sale of a property does not extinguish insurable interest until title transfers in full
6 Harper Grey Lawyers named as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in Canada® 2022
6 Harper Grey Lawyers named as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in Canada® 2022
Car rental company’s policy applies in priority over employer’s non-owned policy in car accident injury case in BC
Car rental company’s policy applies in priority over employer’s non-owned policy in car accident injury case in BC Car rental company’s policy applies in priority over employer’s non-owned policy in car accident injury case in BC
Jonathan Meadows, Mollie Clark and Mark McPhee present at 2021 Harper Grey Insurance Law Spring Seminar
Jonathan Meadows, Mollie Clark and Mark McPhee present at 2021 Harper Grey Insurance Law Spring Seminar
Don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees when considering a duty to defend
Don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees when considering a duty to defend Don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees when considering a duty to defend
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