SPEAKING OUR MIND

Our team is often involved in provincial and national matters of public interest. Here you can find some of our media interviews, as well as commentary on our cases and other legal issues.

NEWS & INSIGHTS

RHE represents a transplant donor recipient who is suing Interior Health over improperly stored transplant tissue

RHE represents a woman who, after receiving a tendon transplant at East Kootenay Regional Hospital, was informed that the tendon was not properly stored in the days leading up to her surgery. The...

Congratulations to John Rice, Jon Harbut and Michael Elliott for being recognized in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada

Rice Harbut Elliott is proud to advise that John Rice, Jon Harbut and Michael Elliott have all been recognized by their legal peers as recipients of the Best Lawyers in Canada designation in the field of personal injury litigation.

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John Rice, Q.C. Joined the International Academy of Trial Lawyers

John Rice of Rice Harbut Elliott LLP of Vancouver, BC became a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) in 2022. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers limits membership to 500...

Congratulations to John Rice, Jon Harbut and Michael Elliott for being recognized in the 2022 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada

Rice Harbut Elliott is proud to advise that John Rice, Jon Harbut and Michael Elliott have all been recognized by their legal peers as recipients of the Best Lawyers in Canada designation in...

RHE Joins Sotos LLP and Thomson Rogers in Philips CPAP Class Action

Thomson Rogers, Rice Harbut Elliott LLP and Sotos LLP are working together on a national class action on behalf of all persons in Canada who used a Philips CPAP machine, BIPAP machine or...

John Rice recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in Canada

RHE proudly congratulates partner John Rice for once again being voted by his legal peers as one of the best lawyers in Canada in the field of personal injury litigation.

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COVID-19 closures creating crisis in court system

Read John Rice’s interview with the CBC on how the COVID-19 court closures have impacted access to justice and how the government needs to implement with urgency technological and infrastructural upgrades to allow...

Ian Mulgrew: ICBC changes put rights of injured at grave risk

The NDP government has explicitly broke their promise respecting the rights of British Columbians to access the courts. Read about David Eby’s proposed changes to ICBC, about how the new system will reward...

John Rice Interviews with CBC on B.C.’s judicial system congested with ICBC claims

Hear John Rice interviewed on behalf of the Trial Lawyers Association with regard to the huge increase in Supreme Court of BC trials be adjourned because of cases pushed to trial by unreasonably...

John Rice explains recent increase in filed lawsuits in advance of the NDP’s Injury Cap Scheme

Hundreds of ICBC claims have been filed in B.C. court registries in the past week with changes looming at the auto insurer. Read Vancouver Sun’s full article here.

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B.C. Attorney General won’t appeal court’s ruling on expert cap in motor vehicle accident cases

Canadian Lawyer magazine interviews RHE partner John Rice about landmark ruling involving our client Gregory Crowder and the Court’s determination that the Attorney General’s expert report limits for all injury cases – even...

Mike Smyth: ICBC pays brokers $490 million in commissions fees under Attorney General David Eby.

David Eby thinks online insurance renewal is problematic (even though it is commonplace in other jurisdictions). Liberal ICBC critic Jas Johal feels Eby missed a chance to reduce broker fees and has been...

Customer Reviews

I was badly injured in a car accident, and John Rice was recommend to me. I was skeptical of lawyers thinking they were just working for the money. I have never been so wrong. John and his team are the most professional, caring law firm out there. John took care of everything for me, and made this difficult time easier. He really makes you feel like family! I am thrilled with my settlement that I have received through John's hard work. I really don't think there's a lawyer out there who could do it better. He really does specialize in ICBC cases, and will fight to the end for you. I will recommend John, and his team to anyone I ever meet needing a lawyer. I have so much respect for this law firm as they took care of me at my most vulnerable time.

zach, Past Client

Mike was recommended to me for my auto injuries. When he took me on as a client, I came away from the initial meeting feeling totally comfortable with my choice. Mike put me at ease and laid out a game plan. His supporting team were gracious, respectful and great to deal with as well. I could always reach Mike or his associates either through emails, phone calls, or if necessary, in person. Mike was very thorough and helpful as he guided me along my journey especially during the ‘discovery’ stage then final negotiations. I always felt I was in good hands with Mike and a positive outcome would result. He was caring, diligent and a tough negotiator. A great person and firm to have in your corner.

Allan, past Client

I consulted with Mallory Hogan regarding a complex medical issue affecting my family. While litigation ultimately wasn’t the right path, Mallory was incredibly compassionate, thoughtful, and clear in explaining the legal realities and appropriate next steps. I felt genuinely heard and supported throughout the process, and I appreciated her honesty and professionalism.

Leeya, Past Client