Practice
Kate joined Paine Edmonds LLP as an associate in 2006. She is a member of the firm’s ICBC & Personal Injury Law and Insurance Litigation Groups. She has appeared as counsel in hearings and trials in the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia.
In June 2015, Kate and partner Brad Garside went to trial regarding our client’s claim for personal injuries arising from a Greyhound Bus accident that occurred in 2007 on the Trans-Canada Highway outside of Hope, BC.
The plaintiff was left with chronic pain as a result of the injuries he sustained as a passenger on the Greyhound bus. His ability to work was affected by his accident-related injuries. The Reasons for Judgment of Mr. Justice Silverman were released on November 24, 2015, wherein the Court awarded damages to our client as follows:
Non-Pecuniary Damages: $85,000
Past Income Loss: net income loss based on gross loss of $646,058
Future Loss of Earning Capacity: $184,844
Future Cost of Care: $24,243
Special Damages: $20,428
Full reasons for judgment can be found here.
Education
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2006
University of Saskatchewan – Bachelor of Laws, 2005
University of British Columbia – Bachelor of Arts (Family Studies), 2002
Professional Activities
Member, Law Society of British Columbia
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Personal Notes
Kate was born and raised in Vancouver. She enjoys golfing, swimming, reading, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.
