Maurice Mirosolin completed his undergraduate studies in political science at York University then studied law at the University of Westminster in London, England. He was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 1997 where he began his law practice. In 2002, Mr. Mirosolin returned to Canada and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2003 and the Bar of British Columbia in 2010. From 2008-2015, Mr. Mirosolin was an associate and then a partner in the Toronto law firm Lockyer Campbell Posner. In 2015, Mr. Mirosolin moved to British Columbia and joined the Pacific Law Group where he practices in the areas of personal injury and criminal law.
Mr. Mirosolin is an accomplished barrister who specializes in trial advocacy. He has extensive experience in both jury and judge alone trials. He has appeared as lead counsel in numerous cases and successfully defended clients charged with a wide range of serious offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
In addition to his regular trial practice, Mr. Mirosolin has an expertise in the area of dangerous and long-term offender applications.
He is regular guest speaker for several courses for the legal profession’s continuing professional education program including a number of presentations on the topic of dangerous and long-term offenders.
Mr. Mirosolin has a long standing commitment to the welfare of animals and is a member of several animal rights/conservation organizations including Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Mercy for Animals and Save the Rhino International.
Mr. Mirosolin lives on the North Shore and pursues an active lifestyle which includes skiing, hiking, playing hockey and tennis. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the North Shore Community Trust.