Our People
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
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
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.
Assistant Info:
Allie Weel
E: aweel@bilkeylaw.ca
Zhou Fang
Associate
Originally from Beijing, China, Zhou obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law in 2017, later completing his
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Zhou obtained his Bachelor of Medicine from Peking University along with his Master of Science from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. He also worked for four years in Lausanne, Switzerland, as a research scientist where he focused on developing small molecule anti-cancer drugs. Besides law, Zhou enjoys spending time reading, travelling, and playing with his two baby girls. He is a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese.
Assistant Info:
Angie Verge
E: averge@bilkeylaw.ca
Erin Hrycan
Associate
Erin Hrycan is an associate in the firm’s Kamloops office. Erin maintains a broad practice in insurance matters. She has experience with construction deficiency claims, subrogation, coverage, police claims, personal injury, fire loss, and sale of goods claims. Erin has represented her clients in all levels of Court in British Columbia. Erin joined the firm in 2020 as a summer student and returned as an articling student in 2022. She obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta in 2022. During law school, Erin participated in the volunteer organization Student Legal Services where she represented low-income individuals in criminal matters. Prior to law school, Erin obtained a Bachelor of Education from Thompson Rivers University. She taught elementary and secondary school for several years. Erin has a passion for the arts and also enjoys road cycling and downhill skiing in her spare time.
Assistant Info:
Morgan Hepper
E: morgan@bilkeylaw.ca
Salman Karim
Associate
Salman obtained his Juris Doctor from the Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law in 2016 and completed his articles in early 2018 at a busy full-service law firm in North Vancouver. Salman’s practice focuses primarily on civil litigation matters where he has experience representing his clients in both the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia. At Bilkey Law, Salman assists clients with insurance defence work mainly involving personal injury claims. When not at work, Salman enjoys watching sports and relaxing with family and friends.
Assistant Info:
Kaitlyn McKay
E: kaitlyn@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.
Assistant Info:
Madison James
E: mjames@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
Arash Rowshanzamir
Associate
Arash was called to the Ontario bar in 2013 after completing his articles at the Department of Justice in Toronto. Since then, he has worked primarily in the field of insurance defence and has represented insurers in all manners of proceedings that are predicated upon a claim of personal injury. These include tort and accident benefits disputes involving individuals as well as priority disputes and loss transfer proceedings between insurers.
He has appeared regularly before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO), and the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT). Since transferring to British Columbia in 2017, he has appeared regularly before the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Arash graduated from the University of Toronto in 2008 with High Distinction and was awarded a Silver Medal from St. Michael’s College. During his time at Queen’s Law, Arash received the Brown & Korte Barristers Scholarship for highest standing in Insurance Law as well as the K. Venkata Raman Memorial Scholarship for highest standing in International Economics.
Assistant Info:
Allie Weel
E: aweel@bilkeylaw.ca