Four KSW Lawyers’ Featured in The Best Lawyers in Canada
August 29, 2024
Four KSW Lawyers’ Featured in The Best Lawyers in Canada
KSW Lawyers, a leading law firm in the Fraser Valley and lower mainland, is pleased to announce that four of their lawyers: Chris Drinovz, Christopher Godwin, Michael J. Weiler and Peter McCrank have been featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada.
“Our firm is thrilled to have four lawyers across two of our locations recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada” says partner Travis Brine.
The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada covers 77 practice areas across 26 regions and recognizes the professional excellence of the top lawyers in the country. The award is bestowed upon a lawyer by others in their field through a rigorous peer-review process.
“It is an honour to have received this recognition alongside my KSW Lawyers’ colleagues” says lawyer and partner Chris Drinovz who was highlighted in the labour and employment law category.
Drinovz is one of two lawyers based in the KSW Lawyers Abbotsford office to be featured. KSW Abbotsford lawyer Christopher Godwin was recognized in the personal injury litigation category, while KSW Surrey lawyers Peter McCrank and Michael Weiler received awards in the real estate law and administrative and public law categories respectively.
“We are proud to work alongside such accomplished lawyers in their field,” says partner Travis Brine, “On behalf of the entire KSW Lawyers team, congratulations Chris, Christopher, Michael and Peter!”
If you are in need of legal assistance in the areas of employment or real estate law, or any other practice area, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Peter McCrank was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. He attended McGill University in Montreal where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1996, concentrating in Finance & Entrepreneurship. He was also a member of the McGill Redmen varsity football team. Mr. McCrank then moved to the west coast to attend the University of British Columbia for his Bachelor of Laws degree and graduated in 1999. He articled with Kane, Shannon & Weiler before being admitted to the British Columbia Bar in August, 2000.
Mr. McCrank became a partner of Kane, Shannon & Weiler in 2010.Mr. Mc...
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Chris Drinovz is a Partner at KSW Lawyers and the founder and leader of the Employment & Labour Group. His calling is to excellence through the mastery of his craft and tireless dedication to his clients. He is described as hard-working, analytical, trustworthy, and genuine. Chris works with business leaders and union and non-union organizations to solve workplace legal problems and achieve long-term solutions that align with his client’s values. He is a dedicated advisor and an experienced courtroom advocate with a track record of success.
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Mike Weiler has more than 35 years experience in the ever evolving world of employment, labour and human rights law. And experience in this area is critical to protect our clients—this is where law is not just a science but most often an art. Judgment is critical for our clients and that is what we bring to the table based on our years of experience. This means first and foremost knowing the law—keeping updated and current. Experience also means knowing the players in the game and their processes—the LRB, the Employment Standards branch, WorkSafeBC, the courts etc. It means not only seeing the...
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