Michael J. Jackson

Partner - Vancouver Offices

A partner with Lindsay Kenney LLP, Michael Jackson is a lawyer in our Vancouver office and a member of our Insurance Practice Group. Michael is an experienced insurance defence lawyer and has appeared at all levels of court, up to and including The Supreme Court of Canada. His clients include general property, casualty and professional liability insurers.

Michael was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia in 1975 and a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Victoria in 1981, and was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 1982.

Mr. Jackson has practiced general insurance defence litigation since 1982, with particular emphasis on product liability, occupier’s liability, personal injury (including catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims), marine and motor carrier cargo claims and industrial accident claims (including fires, gas explosions and blasting). He also handles matters relating to construction, mining, trucking, entertainment and sports liability, motor vehicle, highway maintenance, commercial/social host liquor liability and professional liability. In addition, Michael provides advice and legal opinion on insurance coverage to general property, casualty, professional liability and travel accident insurers.

Michael has spoken at various industry events and industry groups, including the Canadian Risk and Insurance Management Society, and the Canadian and British Columbia Adjusters Associations. He has also addressed the annual LK Insurance Seminar and in-house client seminars. Michael is married with three children, and lives in North Vancouver where he enjoys a wide range of sports, including squash, soccer, skiing, sailing and cycling, as well as music, reading and travel.