Malcolm J.C. Smith
Associate Counsel
Called to the BC Bar in 1997, Malcolm has been practicing civil litigation in this province for almost 30 years. He was called to the Yukon Bar in 2026.
As a young trial lawyer he developed a diverse trial practice including as ad-hoc Crown, and as trial counsel in commercial and forestry litigation.
For the last 25 years his practice focus has been insurance defence, and personal injury litigation.
His practical, easy-going, but frank approach to communication and file handling lends itself to cooperative and efficient dealings with opposing counsel, which provides his clients with predictable, cost-effective, and successful results.
He is adept at settling most actions prior to trial, in part as a result of his reputation for transparency and fairness, but if necessary, he is a seasoned and persuasive trial counsel
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More About Malcolm J.C. Smith
Year Called to the Bar
Bar of British Columbia – 1997
Bar of Yukon – 2026Education
Dalhousie University, L.L.B. – 1995
University of Victoria, B. Sc. Geography – 1992Career
Associate Counsel, Carfra Lawton – 2026 to Present
Partner, MacMinn & Company – 2016 to 2025
Partner, MacKenzie Smith – 2008 to 2016
Partner, MacMinn & Company – 2004 to 2008
Associate, Cardinal Law – 2001 to 2004
Associate, Swift Datoo – 1998 to 2001
Associate, Heather Sadler Jenkins – 1997 to 1998
Articled Student, Paine Edmonds – 1996 to 1997 - Decisions
Malcolm J.C. Smith Associate Counsel
Bonnie Command Paralegal
Areas of Practice
"I can be found racing my sailboat “Feral” in local waters, mountain or gravel biking, and backcountry skiing. I have competed in sailing at international and continental level events in the Star and Melges 24 classes. I enjoy adventure travel with my wife, international rugby tourism, and supporting my two university rugby-playing sons. I am a Sail Canada judge."
