Bill has been a litigation lawyer with Murphy Batista since 2014. He has extensive experience representing plaintiffs in serious, complex personal injury claims, including medical malpractice and insurance disputes, both at trial and on appeal. He also has expertise handling complex commercial litigation, construction law disputes, representing plaintiffs in class action lawsuits, and advocating for clients involved in mediation and arbitration.

Bill was honoured to have been appointed a Queen’s Counsel in December 2018 (King’s Counsel as of September 8, 2022).

Taking a holistic approach to his client’s needs, Bill ensures his clients are aware of the full range of opportunities available to assist in an optimal recovery plan, while arranging for the financial resources to cover the costs of implementing that plan. Bill then works to secure fair and reasonable compensation that includes a client’s immediate financial needs as well as their long-term interests.

Whether his clients need help negotiating a compensation claim or taking the matter forward to trial, his knowledge and ability as an advocate make Bill a lawyer that clients enjoy working with.

Education & Year of Call

LLB, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, 1992
BA, University of Victoria, 1989
Year of Call: British Columbia, 1993

Professional Associations

Past President, Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, 2022
TLABC Representative, Access to Justice BC Leadership Group
Past Member, British Columbia Supreme Court Rules Committee
Former Director of Brain Trust Canada
Canadian Bar Association

Awards & Recognition

Appointed King’s Counsel, 2018
Best Lawyers in Canada™, recognized since 2010 for Insurance Law
ThreeBestRated, Top 3 Medical Malpractice Lawyers, Kelowna, BC 2022-2025
Recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 2022