Elizabeth A. Harris*

Elizabeth was raised in Kamloops and returned after practicing in Vancouver and Vernon for a number of years. She remembered what Kamloops offered her when she was growing up and wanted to provide those same opportunities to her growing family. She and her husband have raised three children in the community and over the years, took full advantage of everything the City and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Elizabeth and her family were actively involved in community youth sports including hockey, soccer, volleyball and softball. They also enjoyed and took part in music, performing arts and theater. Elizabeth has been actively involved in social organizations, including chairing the Board of ASK Wellness Society, one of the region’s largest social agencies working with the homeless and at risk members of our community.

She also mentors young lawyers and volunteers her time to TRU Law and the Professional Legal Training Course. With her children now grown and independent, she spends her free time enjoying Sun Peaks ski hill in the winter, Shuswap Lake in the summer and traveling to other destinations in between.

Professional Qualifications

• Mediator
• Called to British Columbia Bar 1993
• Law Degree from The University of Victoria 1992
• Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of British Columbia 1989

Professional Associations

• Board of Directors, Canadian Defence Lawyers
• Member, Kamloops Bar Association
• Member, Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
• Member, Trial Lawyers of America

Interesting Cases by Elizabeth A. Harris

• Jylha v Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership 2016 BCSC 1174
• Gook v. Total Concept Developments, 2015 BCSC 2255 (CanLII)
• Oliver v. Sure Grip Controls Inc., 2014 BCSC 321 (CanLII)
• Gilchrist v. Ziprick, 2015 BCSC 1649 (CanLII)
• Szoo’ v. RCMP, 2011 BCSC 696 (CanLII)
• Matzke v. Matzke, 2009 BCSC 1532 (CanLII)
• Langeloo v. Langeloo, 2006 BCSC 1296 (CanLII)
• Langas v. Sicamous Sands Resorts Society, 2004 BCSC 398 (CanLII)
• Bilkey et al v. Paul et al, 2004 BCSC 167 (CanLII)
• British Columbia v. Baron Enterprises Ltd., 2000 BCCA 317 (CanLII)
• Loewen v. Superior Acceptance Corp. Ltd., 1997 CanLII 2062 (BC SC)
• Mackay v. Canada (Attorney General), 1997 CanLII 5007 (FC)
• Haight-Smith v. Pyper, 1997 CanLII 647 (BC SC)

*Practicing through a Law Corporation