Practice Emphasis
Tony is a dedicated litigation lawyer with a passion for advocacy and a results-driven approach to resolving disputes. He earned his BA in English Literature from the University of British Columbia before obtaining his law degree with Honours from the University of London. His background in literature honed his analytical and persuasive writing skills, which he now applies to crafting strong legal arguments for his clients.
Tony focuses on estate litigation and civil litigation, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and strategic focus. His civil litigation practice covers a wide range of disputes.
Tony has successfully represented clients in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and has also had the privilege of assisting senior counsel in cases before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. He thrives on the challenge of litigation and takes pride in delivering strong advocacy and strategic solutions for his clients.
Before becoming a lawyer, Tony played high-level hockey in both Canada and the United States. Today, he continues to channel his competitive spirit by playing adult league hockey, golfing, and skiing/snowboarding in his spare time. He is also a fiction writer and enjoys the creative writing process. In fact, he has published a novel, which has been a rewarding and exciting endeavor outside of his legal practice.
Whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table, Tony is committed to protecting his clients’ interests and achieving the best possible outcomes
*Providing legal services through a law corporation
Practice Areas
Estate Litigation
Tony has obtained excellent results for his clients in mediation, arbitration and in court.
Civil Litigation
Tony represents clients in a diverse range of litigation and has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia.
Contract Disputes
Ensuring fair enforcement and resolution of contractual obligations.
Shareholder Disputes
Advocating for clients in corporate conflicts and business ownership disputes.
Construction Disputes
Representing property owners, contractors, and developers in legal disputes.
Franchise Disputes
Helping franchisors and franchisees protect their rights.
Partition of Property Actions
Assisting with the division and sale of jointly owned real estate.
Easements & Land Disputes
Handling conflicts over property rights and land use.
Other Civil and Equitable Claims
Providing tailored legal solutions for a variety of disputes.
Education and Interests
Education
- Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2015
- LLB (Hons.), University of London, 2013
- English Literature, University of British Columbia, 2011
Professional and Civic Interests
- Allan Brooks Nature Centre, Board Member
- Law Society of British Columbia, Member
- Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, Member
Recent Decisions
Korpa v. Co-operators Life Insurance Company, 2014 BCSC 2246
Anthony Eden acted as Counsel for the Plaintiff and successfully defended application for further medical examination by Defendant.
George v. Doe, 2015 BCSC 442
$98,700 awarded for damages.
Sharma v. Sharma Estate, 2016 BCSC 1397
Acted for plaintiffs in wills variation claim.
Ciarniello v. James, 2015 BCSC 2148
Wills variation claim.
Lamont v. Sault 2022 BCSC 1087
Successfully defended application to strike pleadings and dismiss undue influence claim on summary basis.
Doberstein v Zhao, 2020 BCSC 1788
Lead counsel in ten day trial with successful judgment of close to $400,000 for plaintiff injured in motor vehicle accident.
Frischknecht v. Nowak, 2018 BCSC 1430
Dismissed contract/breach of trust claim on behalf of client.
Terezakis v. Ekins, 2018 BCSC 249
Precedent setting case re s. 151 WESA
- Noakes v. Halter, 2019 Docket 18-1491 Victoria (Oral Reasons) Unreported (decision re breach of contract and unjust enrichment)
- Laumann v. Lawlor unreported decision Victoria Docket: 16-1983 (WV Claim dismissed on behalf of Defendant)
- Han v. Park, 2015 BCCA 324 (successful appeal from jury decision on multiple errors of trial judge)
- ICBC v. Stainton Ventures, 2014 SCC 36102 (leave to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada dismissed)
