Mike is a partner at Rice Parsons Leoni & Elliott LLP. He has devoted his career to fighting for the underdog.

His personal injury practice includes claims arising from medical and dental negligence, wrongful death, occupiers’ liability, assaults, and motor vehicle accidents. His class action work focuses on individuals harmed by defective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products.

Mike is stubborn and was raised to value hard work. He knew from a young age that he belonged in the courtroom—not just to argue, but to stand up for those who can’t always stand up for themselves. He has built his career around challenging powerful interests and leveling the playing field between large corporations and ordinary people. Over the past two decades, he has served as lead counsel in dozens of trials that have resulted in precedent-setting decisions.

In 2024, Mike served as President of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia (TLABC). He remains a member of the TLABC Executive Committee and currently chairs its Political Outreach Committee. He is annually selected by his legal peers for inclusion in the publication The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of personal injury litigation. In 2026, he was inducted as a Fellow into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization widely recognized as the world’s foremost association of trial lawyers, dedicated to excellence in advocacy, the administration of justice, and legal reform. Mike is also a frequent speaker at legal conferences, continuing education seminars, and law schools.

Professional Activities

• Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
  • President, 2024
  • Vice-President, 2023
  • Treasurer, 2022
  • Executive Committee Member, 2021 to present
  • Political Outreach Committee, 2022 to present
  • Member, 2008 to present
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Law Society of British Columbia
• Member, American Association for Justice

Volunteerism

• TLABC Political Outreach Committee, 2022 to present
• Judge, Allard Law First Year Moot Court, 2016 to present
• Youth Sport Coach, 2019 to present
• Board Member, Working Gear Clothing Society, 2009 to 2018

Interests: Mike and his family live in his hometown of South Surrey. Outside the office, he cherishes time with his wife and their four children, who inspire him, keep him grounded, and provide daily perspective on what matters most. A former rugby player, he has since taken up boxing, often with humbling results. His interests include reading, politics, polar bear swims, landscaping projects, coaching youth sports, and exploring the outdoors.