Darren Williams

Background

Winning cases at every level of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Court, as well as the British Columbia Appeal, Supreme and Provincial Courts, and various federal and provincial boards and tribunals, Darren has a proven track record of service and dedication to his clients, his team of associates and staff and his community. 

Darren prefers practicing in the areas of wills & estate disputes, injury claims and transportation & marine litigation, but is passionate about helping those who have been treated unfairly in a variety of circumstances. Darren has a track record of achieving excellent results for his clients. He has helped those who have been unfairly disinherited obtain their fair share of an estate. He has helped injury victims get access to fair compensation that assists them in meeting their needs for ongoing care and are compensated for lost wages and pain and suffering. He has helped those in the maritime and transportation industry get the results they need in their lines of business.

As the founding principal lawyer of League and Williams, Darren has worked to ensure that the firm meets and exceeds the expectations of clients by ensuring that associates and staff are well supported in their work and that the workplace is collegial, professional and enjoyable. As a result of the efforts of the team of League and Williams, the firm has enjoyed being recognized as the best law firm in Victoria by Victoria News’ Best of the City Awards for several years.

Darren has been an active member of the Victoria Bar Association since 2004 and served as president of the Victoria Bar Association in 2013.  He is also a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Trial Lawyers Association of BC, the Canadian Maritime Law Association, and the Vancouver Maritime Arbitrators Association. 

Prior to being called to the bar in 2001, Darren Williams spent considerable time working in the commercial fishing industry accruing over 1,000 days at sea along the BC coast.  He graduated from Brentwood College in 1991 and attended the University of Victoria, earning a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology in 1996 and a Juris Doctor in 2000.

Darren is grateful to his family for supporting him in his efforts to help his clients and in his leadership of League and Williams.

Find a list of marine law publications by Darren Williams here.

Summary

• Trial Lawyer, special interest in personal injury, estate disputes and marine law
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Distinction) – University of Victoria, 1997
• Juris Doctor – University of Victoria, 2000
• Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2001