Brian Poston

From defending diverse tort-based litigation to advising product manufacturers, airlines, operators, and overhaul/repair facilities, Brian Poston has an insightful understanding of litigation and risk management with a particular emphasis on aviation and the aerospace industry. With over 25 years of experience, Brian advises insurers and their insureds on a wide range of operational and risk management issues, product liability, negligence, regulatory and coverage disputes.

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Brian was a partner at a Vancouver-based firm and the Managing Partner of another Vancouver law firm. His leadership extends far beyond the firms in which he works, volunteering his time with several aviation-related and legal industry organizations as well as the local community.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Brian spent 12 years as a reserve officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. This experience fostered an applied understanding of his clients’ perspectives, enabling Brian to craft legal strategies that achieve practical and effective results.

Raised in Canada’s arctic, Brian was exposed to the world of aviation and those who service it at a young age. His appreciation of the north and those who serve it has continued into his adult life and has greatly influenced Brian’s professional career.