February 17, 2011


Vancouver (Canada) - Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, announced today that Michael Parrish, a Partner in its Vancouver office, has been recognized by Business In Vancouver (BIV) newspaper in the 2010 Top 40 Under 40 Awards.

Michael was also recently recognized in the Rising Stars Awards by Lexpert magazine, a legal publications and rankings organization. The Lexpert award honours Canada's leading lawyers under 40, focusing on their track record of success in legal practice, community involvement and leadership.

Michael Parrish specializes in product liability, insurance, and commercial litigation.

"Michael has earned the confidence of his clients and the respect of his peers. We are proud to have him as a partner of our firm, and congratulate him on this well deserved honour," said William Westeringh, Fasken Martineau's Managing Partner for the Vancouver Region.

About Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Fasken Martineau is a leading international business law and litigation firm. With over 675 lawyers, the firm has offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Paris and Johannesburg. For additional information, please visit the firm's website at www.fasken.com.