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PRACTICE PROFILE

Darryl Pankratz is a co-chair of our Transportation Practice Group and co-editor of its Aviation Newsletter.  He is also a member of our Insurance Law Practice Group.  His practice is primarily litigation-based with an emphasis on issues relating to the aviation industry.  He provides counsel to regional, national and international airlines as well as their insurers.  On their behalf, Mr. Pankratz has handled aircraft accidents and incidents involving both passenger and cargo liability claims.  He represents and advises numerous airport authorities throughout Canada as well airport security organizations.

On behalf of aviation underwriters, Mr. Pankratz has successfully pursued numerous complex products liability claims against aircraft and component manufacturers and overhaulers.  He also actively provides counsel to fixed and rotary wing operators, maintenance facilities, flight schools and pilots in a variety of aviation related matters including administrative issues with Transport Canada.

Mr. Pankratz has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia.  He conducts litigation in Alberta and the Yukon and Northwest Territories and is also qualified to practice in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Mr. Pankratz has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the publication, The Best Lawyers in Canada.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCES

• Has significant experience in handling claims involving issues of aviation hull, passenger and cargo liability claims; products liability claims and airport liability;
• Has experience in providing counsel and advice to insurers on coverage issues;
• Has extensive experience handling claims involving personal injury, professional negligence and fire loss.
• Has significant experience assisting employees and workers with claims involving the Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES

• Has assisted with the organization and conduct of various continuing legal and insurance education seminars including Insurance Broker Liability, Insurers’ Duty to Defend and Coverage Issues. 
• Regularly presents at the annual Winter Aviation Conference. 
• Canadian Legal LEXPERT Annual Directory Aviation Law, author 
• British Columbia Institute of Technology, School of Transportation, Aviation/Airport Law, Instructor
  

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Canadian Insurance Professionals of Vancouver, Past-President
• Canadian Bar Association - Civil Litigation Subsection, Past-Chair
• Canadian Bar Association – Air Law, Insurance and Civil Litigation Subsections, Member
• Air Transport Association of Canada, Member
• Helicopter Association of Canada, Member
• Aviation Insurance Association, Member
• British Columbia Aviation Council, Member