Morgyn Chandler

Morgyn Chandler is the Co-Managing Partner at Hammerco Lawyers. She is a forceful advocate with a successful track record of winning exceptional results for her clients.

With over 12 years of experience in personal injury and estate litigation, Morgyn has a reputation for successful resolution based on persuasive and astute legal strategies. She believes that establishing and maintaining open, honest, and ongoing communication with her clients is critical to ensuring the best possible outcome.

Morgyn appears regularly in the courtroom, and is also a strong proponent of alternative dispute resolution. Morgyn is a sought after speaker and author in the fields of personal injury and estate litigation. She was named for her work in Personal Injury litigation in the 15th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada.

Assistants

• Kim Wilson
  Paralegal
  Email: kwilson@hammerco.ca
  Phone: 1.604.269.8542
• Czarina Fermin
  Legal Assistant
  Email: cfermin@hammerco.ca
  Phone: 1.604.269.8575
• Jade Wong
  Supervisor Litigation Support
  Email: jwong@hammereco.ca
  Phone: 1.604.269.8513

Education

• Admitted to the Bar of British Columbia, 2009
• University of British Columbia, LL.B., 2008
• BA, with Distinction, University of Victoria, 2005
• Diploma, Russian as a second language, School of Russian and Asian Studies, St. Petersburg State University, 2004

Memberships and Affiliations

• Vice President, Cowichan Valley Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Lower Mainland Grief Recovery Society
• Board of Directors, Cowichan Valley Brain injury Society
• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Member, Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
• Member, Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
• Speaker, Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.
• Speaker, Continuing Legal Education Society of B.C.
• Speaker, B.C. Estates Forum
• Speaker, Canadian Bar Association

Awards and Achievements

• Best Lawyers in Canada, Personal Injury Litigation, 2020/2021

Publications

• “Inheritance under BC Law” BC Local News, September 2019
• “How Criminal Court Proceedings May Affect Civil Matters.” Civil Law for Criminal Lawyers, 2012

Conferences and Lectures

• “Litigation, Regulation and Estate Planning.” B.C. Estates Forum, June 10, 2020
• “A Battle of Wills” 2020 Vision” Tips and Tactics for a Successful Plaintiff’s Litigation Practice, February 21, 2020
• “Hot Tips from Top Mentors” Women Lawyers Forum of the CBA, September 26, 2018
• “ Traumatic Brain injury: The Neuro-surgical Perspective” CLE 2018

Media Coverage

• Inheritance battles are on the rise in B.C.
  B.C. Business | April 2020
  Vancouver Magazine | April 8, 2020
• Time Machines and Settlement Figures
  My Business Magazine | May 2019

Personal Interests

• Volunteer, British Columbia SPCA

Home Region

• Vancouver, Courtenay, Comox, Cowichan Valley