David Moriarty is a member of our Litigation Group. His primary focus is on general commercial litigation and insurance litigation.
David was called to the bar in 2011. Since then, he has obtained a broad array of experience in litigation. This includes practicing in the areas of class actions, insurance defence, strata property, construction, landlord–tenant, property damage, and personal injury.
In British Columbia, David has appeared before the Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal. He is also a member of the Law Society of Alberta. And he appeared as counsel in the first Aboriginal law case to be heard by the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island.
In addition to his practice, David is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association. He was previously a member of the executive for the class action section of the CBA BC. He has also given presentations for the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia.
Outside of the office David enjoys being involved in politics, playing sports (particularly hockey, volleyball, and skiing), and, most importantly, spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Patrick assists clients in a broad range of matters at Owen Bird. As a solicitor, Patrick’s practice involves assisting clients with commercial transactions as well as real estate and development matters. As a litigator and administrative lawyer, Patrick has represented clients at the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, and before the BC Utilities Commission.
Prior to completing his articles with Owen Bird, Patrick worked with a local technology company in assisting hundreds of North American and international law firms with their adoption of cloud-based practice management software.
In law school, Patrick served as an executive member of Domus Legis, served as a Student Advocate representing students charged with academic offences before administrative tribunals, and served as Associate Editor and Advertising Manager of the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies. Currently, Patrick serves on the Board of Directors of the Parkgate Community Services Society.
When not in the office, Patrick enjoys cooking, stand-up comedy, and sports, including being an avid supporter of the Toronto Raptors.
Brian Cheng is a member of our Litigation Group with a focus on commercial litigation and insurance defence.
After graduating from law school in Seattle, Brian was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2011 and remained in Seattle to practice and gain experience in a wide range of areas. He returned to Vancouver in 2014 to establish his long-term practice closer to family. While remaining involved in his practice, Brian completed his Master of Laws at UBC, where he was top of his class in many courses. He then secured articles and was an associate in Downtown Vancouver with a leading insurance litigation boutique, where he focused on insurance law and civil litigation.
Brian has experience in various practice areas, including insurance, construction, landlord–tenant, corporate/shareholder disputes, professional negligence, property damage, and personal injury. He has represented lawyers, property developers, large international corporations, government agencies, non-profit societies, and insurance companies.
Brian has appeared in the Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal in British Columbia. In Washington, Brian has appeared in matters before the district court, superior court, and the Court of Appeals. Previously, as a law student, Brian summered at the King County Superior Court in Seattle and “externed” at the Washington State Court of Appeals, and he was an Assistant Editor of the UBC Law Review during his LL.M. studies.
Sameer practices broadly in litigation at Owen Bird, with a primary focus in insurance defence, subrogated claims, and coverage matters. Sameer acts as counsel in various claims relating to construction defects, professional negligence, property damage, product liability, personal injury, foreclosures, debt collection, contract disputes, among other areas. Sameer regularly works with clients of all sorts, including insurance companies, large lending institutions, large international corporations, property developers, construction contractors, government agencies, small businesses, and non-profit societies.
Kari represents public companies and companies intending to go public on the TSXV, CSE and OTC. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, including IPOs and At-the-Market financings.
Kari represents clients from a wide range of industries, including technology, mining and many others.
Alan A. Frydenlund protects lenders by perfecting their security, safeguarding their security from intervening claims, and by realizing on their security.
As a solicitor Alan acts for clients on various aspects of lending transactions with particular emphasis on representing lenders and borrowers on syndicated secured debt financings for all matter of lending transactions. As a barrister Alan conducts realization proceedings, including residential and commercial foreclosures, receiverships and acting for clients in proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Alan has conducted realization litigation in Courts in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and the Yukon Territory.
Alan has written and presented on legal topics for Continuing Legal Education and the Professional Legal Training Course. Additionally Alan has tendered expert evidence to the British Columbia Supreme Court on financing transactions.
Harley is a seasoned and results-oriented litigation lawyer, who provides his clients with focused, practical legal advice and diligent, efficient trial lawyer services.
Harley is strategic, creative and hands-on. He has strong communication and negotiating skills.
Gary is a shareholder at Owen Bird with a history of successfully closing transactions on behalf of his clients. His integrity, focus on client service and years of experience have made his advice indispensable in structuring sound loan and real estate transactions.
Gary inspires confidence in his clients through his meticulous and logical analysis of the transaction landscape, and his ability to communicate a plan of action clearly and effectively. Gary derives much satisfaction in resolving complex issues with creative and practical solutions.
Harvey is a co-managing director at Owen Bird LC and has developed a practice that is divided between labour and employment law and general litigation. He is results oriented and strives, at all times, to obtain the best result possible as efficiently as possible. His understanding of the various tribunals and courts allows Harvey to give both efficient and practical advice.
Harvey has the ability to guide clients though the dispute resolution process so that clients are understanding of the process and the results that can be achieved.
