Jeffrey Jay Kay, K.C.

Jeffrey Jay Kay, K.C.: Attorney with Farris LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jeff was the Managing Partner of the firm from 2017 to 2023. Jeff practises primarily in the fields of family law and commercial litigation. He has appeared as counsel in family law cases before the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia, and numerous arbitration hearings. His family practice primarily focuses on complex asset division, trusts & maintenance issues as well as the drafting of asset protection agreements.

Jeff represents JTI-Macdonald Inc. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in litigation against Provincial Governments in Canada, whereby he is one of counsel defending a claim brought pursuant to the Tobacco Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act.

Jeff is ranked by Lexpert as a leading lawyer in Matrimonial/ Family Law, ranked by Best Lawyers among the leading lawyers in Canada for Family Law, listed in The Legal Media Group’s guide to the World’s Leading Product Liability Lawyers, and has been chosen as one of the Who’s Who of Product Liability Defence Lawyers. Jeff is also listed by Benchmark Canada as a “Litigation Star”. This list recognizes individuals who are consistently recommended as reputable and effective by both clients and peers. Jeff has received an “AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5” legal ability rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an authoritative and global source for identifying leading lawyers and law firms.

Year of Call

1980

Legal Recognition

•The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026)
•Benchmark Canada Litigation Star (2025)
•Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2023)
•Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5)
•“Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law
•Queen’s Counsel, now Kings Counsel (2004)

In the News

Recognition

61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory

September 4, 2025

Recognition

Farris Receives Top Honours from Benchmark Litigation

May 1, 2025

Recognition

61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory

August 29, 2024

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Family Law
  • Product Liability
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
California Western School of Law, Juris Doctorate of Laws, 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Manitoba, LL.B., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, British Columbia
Memberships:

Affiliations

•Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
•Member of the Vancouver Bar Association
•Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America

ISLN:
905991397

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0
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Affiliations

Lex Mundi

Location

  • Vancouver, BC
    Pacific Centre South , 25th Floor, 700 W Georgia Street
    Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B3
     Canada

    604-661-9321 Phone
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www.farris.com

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