Experience
Franco oversees our Subrogation group—and supports his team of lawyers and paralegals with strategy direction, client management and business development. His superior analytical, social and observational skills make him an exceptional lawyer and leader.
Franco has represented clients before all levels of Court in British Columbia, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan and the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. In addition, he has successfully advocated for clients in numerous mediations.
Education
LL.B., University of Manitoba, 2008B.A. (Criminology), Simon Fraser University, 2004Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Called to the British Columbia Bar in 2009
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association
- Past Member of the Surrey Bar Association
- Member of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals
Publications
Commercial Arbitration in British Columbia
Common Law Exception to Settlements by an Insured, (Co-Author with Cameron B. Kennedy)
A Brief Primer on Security for Costs
Freight Forwarders: Agent vs. Principal, (Co-Author with Michael D. Silva)
Application of Standard Tow Terms: Notice, Actual Knowledge & Intent, (Co-Author with Michael D. Silva)
Stranded at Sea: The Duties of the Rescuer and Rescued, (Co-Author with Megan E. Whittle)
Sale of Goods in Canadian MaritimeMatters
Application of Provincial Workers’ Compensation Schemes to Maritime Accidents, (Co-Author with Michael D. Silva)
Recognition
Listed in Best Lawyers in Canada from 2025-2026 in Insurance Lawy and Personal Injury Litigation
Articles
DWF was pleased to support the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network and Amici Curiae’s panel discussion, “Diversity on the Courts and Tribunals: Why it Matters.”
2026 Benchmark Litigation Rankings