Michael Scott was called to the British Columbia bar in 2019 after completing his articles with Filkow Law, where he now practices.
Michael focuses on traffic and driving-related matters, including violation tickets, Immediate Roadside Prohibitions, and ICBC issues, alongside select criminal defence files. He is committed to resolving matters efficiently and strategically, with a clear focus on minimizing the legal, financial, and practical impact on his clients.
He has experience appearing in Provincial Court and handling both contested hearings and negotiated resolutions. Michael works closely with clients to ensure they understand their options and can make informed decisions at every stage of their case.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and a Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University.
Michael Scott
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The lawyers were very professional and calm. Within the first 10 minutes of my conversation with Mike, I was able to start breathing and thinking again. They were on top of it from the beginning and they took care of business, I really felt like they took over the situation and all my…
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The lawyers were very professional and calm. Within the first 10 minutes of my conversation with Mike, I was able to start breathing and thinking again. They were on top of it from the beginning and they took care of business, I really felt like they took over the situation and all my stress for me. So thank you so much for your help, you gave me life through this, and you are the first call I will make on any issues that will arise. We got the result we were looking for, and I couldn't be more relieved and happy!
Michael Scott is an amazing lawyer. I found him through Google Reviews and wow did the reviews really hit the mark on who Michael Scott is as a person and a lawyer. I found myself needing him for a couple incidents. With the driving rules as a newcomer to BC, it was very overwhelming and…
Michael Scott is an amazing lawyer. I found him through Google Reviews and wow did the reviews really hit the mark on who Michael Scott is as a person and a lawyer. I found myself needing him for a couple incidents. With the driving rules as a newcomer to BC, it was very overwhelming and also very important to have professional help. Michael Scott has always been compassionate, empathic, and kind. He always has his client's best interest at heart. He will fight for you. He is ethical and fair. He was able to get favorable outcomes for me for both issues, and I am so truly grateful. No way would I have been able to attain that without him. His expertise, professionalism, courtesy, make me so comfortable and confident knowing he is the best man for the job. He is so incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, helpful, and patient. I honestly cannot recommend him enough.
Michael Scott is an exceptional lawyer! Also an amazing human being, and even better person. I’ve known him for 5 years, and as someone who came from another country, he has been the backbone of my understanding of the legal system. From traffic infractions to other legal matters, his guidance has always been clear and…
Michael Scott is an exceptional lawyer!
Also an amazing human being, and even better person. I’ve known him for 5 years, and as someone who came from another country, he has been the backbone of my understanding of the legal system. From traffic infractions to other legal matters, his guidance has always been clear and supportive. He truly deserves recognition for the work he does. The whole team at Filkow Law is amazing — professional, caring, and always there when you need them.
My experience with Filkow Law was nothing short of exceptional! They offer honest, professional, and prompt legal service. Thanks to Michael Scott's professionalism, knowledge, and expertise, he was able to help me get out a very difficult situation where I had accumulated multiple dangerous offence traffic tickets. I was facing a possible suspension of my…
My experience with Filkow Law was nothing short of exceptional! They offer honest, professional, and prompt legal service. Thanks to Michael Scott's professionalism, knowledge, and expertise, he was able to help me get out a very difficult situation where I had accumulated multiple dangerous offence traffic tickets. I was facing a possible suspension of my driver's license, but Michael was very diligent and did a phenomenal job of getting favourable outcomes on all my offences. I no longer face suspension and I have Michael to thank for it. Lastly, they are very fair and reasonable with the fees that they charge and always hold their client's best interest in mind. I am very satisfied with the service that I received and would not hesitate to refer Filkow Law.
