Practice
John joined Paine Edmonds LLP in 1982. For over twenty years, John’s practice was focused on litigation claims involving insurance, personal injury, products liability, engineering matters, and professional negligence. In 2000, he shifted focus and has since concentrated on developing a highly successful mediation practice. Today, John leads the firm's Mediation Services Group and is one of the most sought after and well-respected mediators in British Columbia.
Education
Chartered Mediator (C. Med.) designation, 2005
Continuing Legal Education Advanced Commercial Mediation course, 1996
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 1982
University of British Columbia – Bachelor of Laws, 1981
Lancaster University (England) – Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1976
Professional Activities
Member, Law Society of British Columbia
Member, British Columbia Arbitration and Mediation Institute
Member, ADR Institute of Canada, Inc.
Member of the Civil Roster of Mediate BC.
Personal Notes
John was born in Chirk, Wales. His hobbies include golfing, boating, restoration of older English sports cars, motorcycling, and rescuing older dogs.
