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.
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Assistant: Erin O'Connor
Direct Line: 604.643.2125
Email: eoconnor@ahbl.ca
LL.B. 1993 - University of Victoria
Admitted to the B.C. Bar 1994