Headquarters:

1030 West 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H1A3

Year founded:

2007

Number of employees:

Phone:

604 685 2361

Email:

info@pacificmedicallaw.ca

Website:

pacificmedicallaw.ca

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/pacific-medical-law

“We take time to understand each client’s story and develop legal strategies tailored to their needs and goals. Our reputation is built on exceptional advocacy, trust within the legal community, and a commitment to meaningful outcomes”

Renée Vinett, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

PACIFIC MEDICAL LAW

Paul McGivern, KC

Director

Susanne Raab

Director

Lindsay McGivern

Director

Leadership

Paul McGivern, KC, is a senior litigator who acts exclusively in plaintiff’s medical negligence and infant injury cases. He has litigated numerous high-profile precedent-setting cases in British Columbia and also at the Supreme Court of Canada, and has served as adjunct professor of law at UBC for 18 years. McGivern is a founding member of the Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance of Canada and a member of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group of the American Association of Justice. He is consistently recommended in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Best Lawyers in Canada, including being named Vancouver’s Lawyer of the Year for Medical Negligence.

Director

Paul McGivern, KC

Susanne Raab is a medical malpractice lawyer, an adjunct professor of law, and an advocate for children and adults living with disabilities. She is recognized as a leader in medical negligence by Best Lawyers in Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Raab is also a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. She has appeared before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of British Columbia, and the Supreme Court of Canada. She is actively involved in advocating for individuals living with disabilities, and is past president of the Board of Directors of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC.

Director

Susanne Raab

Lindsay McGivern represents plaintiffs in medical negligence and birth injury litigation. She is a member of the Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance of Canada and the Western Canadian Medical Malpractice Association, and serves on the executive committee of the Canadian Bar Association, BC branch, health law subsection. McGivern articled at a civil litigation defense firm before moving to Pacific Medical Law, which has allowed her to have a broader perspective and given her a better understanding of the different approaches taken by plaintiff’s and defense counsel. She is an adjunct professor of law at UBC, where she teaches the medical negligence course.

Director

Lindsay McGivern

Andrea Donaldson

Counsel

Andrea Donaldson’s practice is focused on advocating for individuals and families who have suffered severe injuries as a result of medical negligence. She is a long-standing member of the Western Canadian Medical Malpractice Association. Donaldson regularly attends and has spoken at medical-legal conferences to maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in medicine, litigation strategies, and standards of care in the medical field, and has written articles on issues arising in medical malpractice and civil litigation. Outside of her professional work, she volunteers with Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports, teaching adults and children with disabilities how to ski.

Counsel

Andrea Donaldson

Jessica Kim

Counsel

Jessica Kim’s practice focuses on representing individuals with injuries caused by medical malpractice. She is involved in medically and legally complex cases concerning catastrophic injuries. Kim graduated from the University of Alberta, where she won an award for her attention to women’s health issues.

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Jessica Kim

Pacific Medical Law helps people who have been injured through medical malpractice obtain fair compensation for their injuries. Pacific Medical Law is one of the very few law firms in Canada that practice exclusively in the field of plaintiff medical malpractice and birth injury. Representing patients who have been injured as a result of medical negligence is the only work Pacific Medical Law does. The firm has the experience and knowledge necessary to identify the medical and legal issues and access to experienced medical advisors who can provide the unbiased and comprehensive expert opinions necessary to protect their clients’ best interests.

“From the initial conversation to resolution or trial, clients receive strategic legal advice and a team fully committed to achieving the best possible outcome”

Renée Vinett, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Cynthia P. Carels

Partner

Iman Jomha

Partner

Samantha Shatz

Partner

Ben Irantalab

Partner

Cynthia Carels focuses her practice on wrongful death and personal injury, representing clients in complex claims involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and other serious injuries. She is committed to guiding clients through challenging circumstances with clarity and care. As a trauma-informed lawyer, she takes a client-centred approach, ensuring clients feel supported and informed at every stage. Drawing on her background in broadcast journalism, she brings strong investigative and communication skills to her practice.

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Cynthia P. Carels

Iman Jomha focuses her practice on medical malpractice, with an emphasis on legal research and written advocacy at both the trial and appellate levels. She is committed to delivering strong, effective representation in complex cases. Jomha values a collaborative, team-based approach and also serves as a sessional instructor at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, teaching Medical Malpractice Law. Her work is grounded in a commitment to accountability and achieving fair outcomes for injured patients and their families.

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Iman Jomha

Samantha Shatz is a partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation, with a focus on obstetrical negligence and birth injuries. She represents children and families affected by severe medical and hospital errors, advocating on their behalf before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and administrative tribunals. Shatz is a past vice chair of the Medical Malpractice Section of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and serves on the Board of the American Association for Justice. She is also active with the Brain Injury Society of Toronto, contributing to policy, advocacy, and professional development initiatives. 

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Samantha Shatz

Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation. His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe orthopedic injuries. For him, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are most gratifying.

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Ben Irantalab

In recent years, targeted investment in legal technology has supported this work. It has adopted advanced tools, including legal AI, to assist with medical record review, case management, and damages assessment. These systems strengthen analysis and improve efficiency, while leaving judgment, advocacy, and client interaction with experienced lawyers. For a practice area where repeat work is uncommon, growth is driven largely by referrals from former clients and professional networks. That referral base reflects a reputation built on results and how clients are treated throughout the process. The team also adds value by identifying financial supports early and guiding clients through each stage of the claims process. That interdisciplinary approach, backed by lasting relationships with referral partners, medical professionals, and courts, has helped build the trust that continues to bring complex injury matters to the firm. o the firm. “From the initial conversation to resolution or trial, clients receive strategic legal advice and a team fully committed to achieving the best possible outcome,” says Vinett. Howie, Sacks & Henry invests in mentorship and the development of future lawyers, while contributing to the profession through speaking engagements, published work, and involvement in legal education. It has also expanded into areas, such as nursing home negligence and institutional abuse claims, extending its advocacy to vulnerable groups who require experienced representation. 

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Charles Jung, a partner at Oatley Vigmond since 2025, is passionate about empowering clients through personal injury law. Joining the firm as an articling student in 2015, he progressed to associate after being called to the bar. His practice spans car accidents, accident benefits, medical malpractice, and occupiers’ liability. Recognized by Best Lawyers on the “Ones to Watch” list since 2023, he also serves on the board of COPE Service Dogs, aiding individuals with disabilities. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active, watching sports, and playing golf. Bilingual in Korean and English, he is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for his clients.

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