Sterling Hillman

Sterling Hillman is an associate in the Litigation group at Boughton Law, focusing on a broad range of civil litigation matters. Appearing at all levels of court in British Columbia, from the Provincial Court through to the Court of Appeal, Sterling is a committed courtroom advocate. Excelling in the courtroom, he understands that effective litigation requires both strategic thinking and the ability to adapt when it matters most.

Sterling has represented clients before the Federal Court of Canada, primarily on judicial reviews of immigration decisions made by the federal government. His litigation practice also includes acting for developers and contractors in construction disputes, including Builders Lien claims, where he combines a practical understanding of the construction industry with commercially focused legal advice. In addition, Sterling advises societies and sports organizations on governance, membership, and regulatory matters, and has successfully represented clients in arbitration proceedings involving membership disputes. He continues to serve as trusted counsel to sports organizations navigating complex internal and external challenges.

Sterling earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary, with a semester spent studying abroad at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Before law school, he completed a Bachelor of Environment with distinction at Simon Fraser University, where he was consistently recognized for his academic achievements. Sterling was called to the bar in British Columbia in September 2024.

Professional Activities

• Acted for a non-profit society defendant in Gill v. Hain Celestial Canada, 2025 BCSC 1395, successfully applying to strike the self-represented plaintiff’s notice of civil claim under Rule 9-5 of the Supreme Court Civil Rules on the grounds that it disclosed no reasonable cause of action and was frivolous, vexatious, and an abuse of the court’s process.
• Acted for the defendant at a three-day Provincial Court trial, defeating the claimants’ breach of contract claim (no damages awarded) and recovering $21,600 for the client on a counterclaim for negligent misrepresentation and breach of the duty of good faith in Mehrabi v. Expohub International Trade & Events Inc., 2026 BCPC

Speaking Engagements

• Modern Liens, Modern Risks: Navigating B.C.’s New Commercial Liens Act
• November 25, 2025 Canadian Bar Association BC – Civil Litigation Section

Community Involvement

• Executive for the Canadian Bar Association – BC Civil Litigation Section