John Godfrey (Partner)

B.A. (UBC ’71), LL.B. (UBC ’75)

• Injury Claims and Wrongful Death Claims
  
• Insurance Law
  

Upon obtaining his law degree in 1975, John Godfrey articled with the Vancouver firm of Farris, Vaughan, Wills, and Murphy. He worked as a prosecutor with the Ministry of the Attorney General for two years and joined MacIsaac, Clark & Company in their Nanaimo office in 1978. Since 1986, John Godfrey has practised out of the Victoria office of MacIsaac & Company. A member of the British Columbia Bar and the B.C. Trial Lawyers Association, he services clients throughout British Columbia. John Godfrey’s practice is focused on civil litigation with emphasis in the area of injury claims, and particularly head injury and other serious trauma and death claims.

“Experience not only counts – it makes a difference. I am proud to have represented seriously injured clients for over 20 years.”

Lorne Sinclair (Partner)

B.A. (Regina ’76), B.Ed. (Regina ’77), LL.B. (Sask. ’81)

• Personal Injury Litigation
  
• Insurance Law
  
• Professional Malpractice

Since 1981, Lorne Sinclair has been based in Victoria, serving clients throughout British Columbia.  He has focused his law practice on acting for plaintiffs in personal injury, medical and dental malpractice claims.  Lorne Sinclair is a past governor on the Board of Governors of the B.C. Trial Lawyers Association and a frequent volunteer with B.C. Continuing Legal Education and Professional Legal Training.  He is a member of the British Columbia Bar.  When not practicing law, Mr. Sinclair visits his Gulf Island retreat to enjoy family and the beautiful scenery of the Gulf Islands.  He kayaks along the shores, hikes the hills, and enjoys prawn and crab fishing in the local waters.

“I have practical solutions and problem solving ability from 20 years experience in personal injury law.”

Michael Pohorecky (Partner)

B.A. (Honours) (Sask. ’80), LL.B. (Sask. ’84)

• Injury Claims
  
• Insurance Law
  

Michael Pohorecky is a member of the British Columbia Bar. He belongs to the Canadian Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, and American Trial Lawyers Association. He was on the executive of the Victoria Bar Association for three years. His practice is focused on civil litigation, primarily injury claims. Mr. Pohorecky has helped clients throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

“As a long time commuter cyclist, I have a special concern for those injured while cycling.”

David MacLeod

B.A. (UBC '72) LL.B. (UBC '75)

• Criminal
  
• Civil Litigation
  
• Medical Malpractice

David MacLeod's practice focuses on criminal defence, civil litigation and medical malpractice claims and he has assisted clients throughout British Columbia. He is an avid golfer and runner.

Erik Y. Magraken

LL.B (UBC, 2002)

• Personal Injury
• Civil Litigation

Upon obtaining his law degree in 2002, Erik Magraken articled with the Brian E. Mickelson Law Corporation in Vancouver, B.C. He then worked as an associate with Remedios and Company in Vancouver, carrying on a criminal and civil litigation practice. Since joining the Victoria office of MacIsaac & Company in 2004 Mr.
Magraken's practice focuses specifically on personal injury claims, particularly those dealing with orthopaedic injuries. Mr. Magraken’s professional associations include membership with the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of British Columbia, the Trial Lawyers’ Association of British Columbia and the Canadian Internet Registration Authority.

"My greatest satisfaction comes from teaching clients to better understand their legal rights, that's why I created and maintain our sister website www.icbclaw.com."