Lawyer Profile: Frank M. Turco, Q.C.

Legal Assistant: Faith N. Smith - Paralegal
Phone: 604.439-8922
Fax: 604.439.8933

Biography:

Frank Turco graduated from law school in 1967, articled to the legendary H. A. D. Oliver and was called to the bar in 1968. Since that time he has successfully concluded thousands of personal injury claims, most by negotiation and, when necessary, by trial. Frank has handled a variety of complex legal matters and significant claims which have included traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, chronic pain and connective tissue disorders. As a negotiator, Frank’s motto is “you cannot negotiate from a position of weakness” and consequently has worked to build the cases to maximize his clients’ recovery. Frank has conducted hundreds of mediations and has focused on obtaining a just and adequate award. As a litigator, Frank has conducted hundreds of trials in varying court levels including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, the Federal Court and Provincial Courts. In that regard he has successfully argued and established significant legal precedents.

In 2005 he was honoured by an appointment to Queen’s Counsel.

Professional Activities:

• Member of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
• Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
• Past member of the American Trial Lawyers Association
• Past member of the Canadian Bar Association

Education:

• LLB from University of British Columbia in 1967
• Attended dozens of law related seminars

Place and Year of Call:
Frank was called to the bar in British Columbia in 1968.

Interests:
When not in the office, in Court or reading, Frank has made time for the following avocations:

• Ceramics
• Coaching ice hockey and soccer
• Scuba diving
• Mycology
• Boating and fishing
• Geology

His interest in ceramics has led him to serve for several years as a director to the BC Potters’ Guild and as a director of the North West Ceramics Foundation.

Frank has a special affinity for new immigrants to Canada. He was born in Italy and at a young age moved to Canada with his parents and siblings. He is fluent in both the Italian and Calabrese languages.

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