Our People
We provide industry leading insurance law across British Columbia.
Our mission is to provide quality, top tier legal services to insurers, their insureds and business partners. Specialized expertise, diligence and teamwork are the cornerstones of our practice, which prides itself on delivering consistently excellent results, cost effectively.
David Bilkey, K.C.
Partner
David Bilkey is an industry leader with a reputation for innovation in the delivery of service to insurers and their insureds. He is an experienced trial and appellate counsel, having argued more than 200 court cases.
David has published numerous articles on insurance law. In his spare time, David is a professor of insurance law at the Thompson Rivers University Law School.
Assistant Info:
Brandy MacKenzie
E: bmackenzie@bilkeylaw.ca
Charlotte Manning
Partner
Originally from Vancouver Island, Charlotte obtained her undergraduate degree in criminology and psychology from Vancouver Island University. Following graduation from VIU, Charlotte worked as an adult probation officer in the Kootenays, before attending law school. Since joining Bilkey Law in 2012, Charlotte enjoys a diverse insurance litigation practice and has appeared in both provincial and supreme court for insurance related matters involving coverage, construction disputes/deficiencies, property and bodily injury claims as well as subrogation. Charlotte also has a niche practice in equine law. In her spare time, Charlotte enjoys three-day eventing and show jumping with her horse, Leo.
Assistant Info:
Jillian Willis
E: jillian@bilkeylaw.ca
Blair Driedger
Partner
Blair is originally from the Lower Mainland and received his undergraduate degree in history and economics from Simon Fraser University. Prior to joining Bilkey Law, Blair worked as a bail supervisor, and before that as a youth support worker. Blair joined Bilkey Law in 2012 and his practice focuses on helping clients with insurance defence work involving construction disputes/deficiencies, liability, bodily injury and property subrogation work. Blair has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia. Blair is an avid sports fan and, when not at work, Blair can usually be found on the golf course, at the hockey rink or out and about with his hound dog, Hudson.
Assistant Info:
Kailey Hutchinson
E: kailey@bilkeylaw.ca
Edward Bowes
ASSOCIATE
Edward has practiced in Vancouver for over 45 years. Following graduation from UBC Edward obtained an LL.M. from the London School of Economics as a British Commonwealth Scholar and taught at the UBC Law School before going into private practice. For the last 15 years he sat as a Judicial Justice in the Provincial Court of British Columbia and now restricts his practice to insurance litigation with Bilkey Law. Edward has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia, obtained his private pilot’s license before his driver’s license, has kept bees for the past 35 years, and is a qualified advanced open water diver and avid skier.
*Operating as Edward E. Bowes Law Corporation
Assistant Info:
Allie Weel
E: aweel@bilkeylaw.ca
Michael Boultbee
ASSOCIATE
Michael was born and raised in the west end of Toronto. He moved to Victoria after high school and graduated with a BA in Political Science from the University of Victoria. Michael obtained his law degree from the University of Alberta, where he was winner of the Clinton J. Ford Moot Court Competition, caseworker for Student Legal Services of Edmonton, and member of the Golden Bearristers law school rugby team.
After law school, Michael articled with a boutique civil litigation firm in Victoria. He was called to the BC Bar in 2019. Prior to joining Bilkey Law in February 2022, Michael worked as in-house counsel for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. When not at the office, Michael enjoys spending time with his pets, sampling craft beers, and watching the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Buffalo Bills.
Assistant Info:
Madison James
E: mjames@bilkeylaw.ca
John Fortes
ASSOCIATE
John Fortes is a dual-licensed lawyer with over nine years of experience in the legal industry, practicing in both British Columbia, Canada, and Minas Gerais, Brazil.
He earned his law degree in Brazil and later completed Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) requirements at the Peter Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia.
As a lawyer in Brazil, John represented clients in a variety of employment disputes and personal injury matters. After moving to Canada, he completed his articles at Bilkey Law Corp. and was called to the Bar in British Columbia in June 2024. Since then, he has concentrated his practice in civil litigation, primarily serving insurance clients on issues related to personal injury claims and property damage, including fire loss, water escape, and construction defects.
Outside of his legal work, John enjoys spending time on the tennis court, exploring new destinations, and immersing himself in RPG games – both on board and on screen.
Assistant Info:
Emma Jordan
E: ejordan@bilkeylaw.ca
Bob Jones
ASSOCIATE
Bob was called to the Ontario bar in 2016, and to the British Columbia bar in 2020. Since being called, Bob’s practice has been devoted exclusively to civil litigation. He has experience handling motor vehicle accident, occupier’s liability, assault, animal, product liability and long-term disability claims. Bob has appeared before Ontario and British Columbia’s Supreme Courts and Ontario’s Divisional Court.
Prior to law school, Bob was a Licensed Insurance Advisor with one of Canada’s national carriers. After law school, Bob completed his articles with a leading insurance defence firm in Toronto, representing several large property and Automobile insurers, with a focus on subrogation and accident benefits.
During his free time, Bob enjoys spending time with his family and taking advantage of the province’s great outdoors.
*Operating as Bob Jones Law Corporation
Assistant Info:
Angie Verge
E: averge@bilkeylaw.ca
Daniel Kostovic-Levi
ASSOCIATE
Daniel received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and his Juris Doctor from Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. He was called to the British Columbia bar in 2018.
Daniel maintains a diverse insurance defence practice. He has experience in practice areas including occupiers’ liability, property loss, strata law, construction disputes, and a wide range of bodily injury matters. He has also prosecuted subrogated claims. Daniel has appeared before the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, as well as various administrative tribunals.
Daniel is fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. Outside of practicing law, he enjoys travelling, playing beach volleyball, and is an avid soccer fan.
Assistant Info:
Angie Verge
E: averge@bilkeylaw.ca
Breanna Morrow
ASSOCIATE
Breanna obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology from the University of British Columbia before returning home to Kamloops to study law at Thompson Rivers University. She joined Bilkey Law in 2016, where she has handled various property liability matters, including Sale of Goods claims and subrogation, in addition to bodily injury claims. In her free time, Breanna enjoys playing board games with friends and watching hockey.
Raymon Pici
ASSOCIATE
Ray obtained his law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2001 and was called to the bar in British Columbia in 2002. Aside from the one year he spent prosecuting drug related offences, Ray’s career has largely been focused on insurance litigation. He has appeared in Provincial Court, Supreme Court and the B.C. Court of Appeal. When not practicing law, Ray enjoys spending time on the Nicomekl River as member of the Nicomekl Rowing Club, playing the guitar, and hanging out with his 2 Bernease Mountain Dogs and family.
*Operating as Ray Pici Law Corporation
Assistant Info:
Kaitlyn McKay
E: kaitlyn@bilkeylaw.ca
Nick Rogic
ASSOCIATE
Nick joined our team in early 2022 and brings with him a practical approach to handling legal matters. He graduated from TRU in 2016 and thereafter articled with a busy lower mainland real estate firm. Afterwards he spent a few years in Ontario working in the area of civil litigation. No matter what type of practice, Nick appreciates being able to help clients get results.
He was born and raised in the Greater Vancouver area and enjoys the company of his wife and large family scattered all over the lower mainland. Apart from practicing law, Nick is an avid fan of movies, comedy and music, with a special interest in alternative rock and roll. He also enjoys watching baseball and the Vancouver Canucks (even when they are in a losing streak).
Assistant Info:
Emma Jordan
E: ejordan@bilkeylaw.ca
Tariq Teja
ASSOCIATE
After studying law in London and articling in Toronto, Tariq returned to his hometown of Vancouver where he was called to the bar in 2016. After working with a national full-service law firm, the provincial government, and a major insurance company, his practice consists primarily of insurance defence matters including personal injury, strata and property disputes, and occupiers’, directors’, and officers’ liability. He has represented clients in both the Provincial and Supreme Court of British Columbia, and has a breadth of experience negotiating practical and realistic settlements.
Outside of his practice, Tariq spends his time playing hockey, tennis, and attending yoga.
Assistant Info:
Allie Weel
E: aweel@bilkeylaw.ca