Daniel Coles

Dan is a trial lawyer who regularly appears before the courts and administrative tribunals of British Columbia. He is an advocate for the press, and other media. His practice is focused on defamation law, media access & freedom of expression, and related issues. He has considerable experience at the appellate level with British Columbia’s Protection of Public Participation Act (anti-SLAPP).

He regularly works with journalists and national and international news organizations to obtain access to court exhibits and oppose publication bans, sealing orders, and in camera court proceedings.