Barry Carter was born in Montreal and raised in Toronto and Ottawa, Barry “saw the light” and moved west immediately after completing Law School. He holds degrees in Arts, Science and Law all from the University of Ottawa.

Barry came to Kamloops in 1977, and not long after the completion of his articles he joined what is now Mair Jensen Blair LLP. He became a partner in 1979.

Throughout his career, Barry has been a barrister, or trial lawyer, successfully representing individual, institutional, and corporate clients on a wide variety of civil disputes. He has represented clients in complex and lengthy litigation in all levels of court as well as arbitration and mediation.

Always active in the community, Barry was the President of the Overlander Extended Care Hospital Society for several years, and served on the Board of the Kamloops Blazers and acted as legal counsel for the group of associated societies that were involved in the running of the Club for 20 years . He has also acted for the Western Hockey League and various teams in the League. He was a founding member of the Kamloops Blazers Sports Foundation which has, since its inception, provided funding in Kamloops and environs for various capital projects.

In 2006 Barry relocated his practice to Vancouver where he opened up the Vancouver office of Mair Jensen Blair LLP. Still very active with Kamloops clients, he continues with corporate/commercial and administrative, insurance, and employment litigation.

Barry tries to remain fit by staying active in old timer hockey, jogging, skiing and snowboarding. He plays golf poorly, loves to sail and when time allows, be involved in woodworking.

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Guest or Tenant?

Decisions of Note

Employment Harassment - RCMP
Employment Harassment
Employment Law - enticement
Employment Law - enticement
Admin law (Federal Court) quashing the decision of the Commissioner for the RCMP
Admin Law (Federal Court) quashing the decision of the Veteran's Review and Appeal Board
Admin Law (Court of Appeal) Liquor Appeal Board due diligence
Negligence - damages - severe injuries
Phantom, unidentified driver