Rory is a mediator and arbitrator who has been practicing law for over 25 years. He has mediated hundreds of disputes as both a mediator and as counsel, and established an arbitration practice in 2021. His professional background includes partnerships in both a full-service law firm and a firm specializing in personal injury. Rory has had major success in representing clients with significant injuries, including brain and orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, as well as psychological injuries including PTSD.

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Rory’s has a background in litigation, with extensive experience in personal injury and commercial disputes in addition to collections and foreclosure matters. He also serves as ad hoc counsel for the RCMP, acting to ensure the ongoing detention of evidence seized by the RCMP in complex criminal investigations.

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Rory, having grown up in Coquitlam, is a graduate of Simon Fraser University and University of Victoria’s Law School. He joined KSW Lawyers’ Surrey office in January of 2021. Over the years, Rory has served the community in various ways, including as Chair of the Surrey Board of Trade, playing a central role in SBOT’s merger and growth into the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade. Rory also volunteers with other professional organizations including the Lawyers’ Assistance Program of BC (LAPBC) and Access Pro Bono. He enjoys dedicating time to serving the public and the business community through events such as BC Cancer’s Tour de Cure (6 years) and Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers Jail and Bail (2024).

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Rory and his family continue to live in Coquitlam, and he enjoys exercising in his spare time. He has a passion for running and has completed the New York (2022), London (2023), Berlin (2023), Chicago (2019) and Vancouver (2022) marathons. Rory’s personal goal is to run all seven of the Abbott World Major Marathons, with the new Sydney (Australia) marathon up next.

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