Max Durando
250-388-4433 | Ext. 258
Max has been practicing injury law since 1996. He has resolved hundreds of claims from road accidents, slip and trip accidents, and other traumatic events. He routinely acts for people with serious and permanent injuries. The majority of his cases are against institutional defendants, including ICBC and other insurance companies. He spent six years providing legal services to ICBC, which gave him an insider’s knowledge of how insurance companies defend claims. During that time he also acted as an arbitrator, ruling on liability assessments by ICBC adjusters.
Max helps his clients navigate the changes to their lives caused by the carelessness of others. He works with his clients, insurers, and opposing lawyers to obtain remedies which are fair and which allow his clients to get on with their lives as best they can. Most of his clients are referred to him by former clients and other lawyers.
Before turning to law, Max spent six years as an engineering technologist. He worked in planning and executing oil exploration and drilling projects throughout Western Canada. After law school, he practiced at Prince George’s largest firm for six years before relocating to Victoria in 2002.
Education
LL.B. – University of Western Ontario, 1995
Post-Graduate Diploma (Honours) in Energy Management Technology - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 1987
Diploma in Oil and Gas Technology - British Columbia Institute of Technology, 1984
Professional Affiliations
Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
Member of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
Member of the Canadian Bar Association
Member of the Victoria Bar Association
Member of Phi Delta Phi, the international legal fraternity
Awards
Malcolm J. McKinnon Award (UWO, 1993) for supporting and assisting fellow law students
President’s Regional Entrance Scholarship (UVic, 1992)
Alberta Certificate of Merit (SAIT, 1987) for finishing first in his class
Volunteer Activities
Capital Bike – Life Member
Foster Parents Plan of Canada and Chalice Canada – Continuous sponsorship of overseas children since 1984
Canadian Blood Services – Regular blood donor with over 160 donations to date
Mensa Canada Society - Member
Strata Council – Multiple terms as President
CRD Parks – Former Park Warden for three years
Trial Lawyers Association of BC - Former Governor (three terms) and Executive Member (two terms)
Cariboo Bar Association - Former President
Prince George Bar Association - Former Treasurer
Area of Expertise:
Personal Injury