Ian has been active since 1983 with the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron, at the local and national level. The Squadron is a national training organization that provides instruction and certification in boating and water safety. Ian has served in various capacities with the Squadron including instructing students in how to be safe on the water.

Ian has also volunteered as a supervising lawyer for the University of British Columbia's Student Legal Aid program for many years. He has also provided pro bono legal services for individuals who are unable to afford the services of a lawyer. He is presently a director of the Western Canada Society to Access Justice, an organization that provides pro bono legal services throughout Western Canada and promotes access to justice issues.

At the present time Ian is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, a non-profit society whose mission is to promote excellence in advocacy, protect the rights of individuals, enhance trial practice and preserve the jury system.

Ian has taken courses from the Justice Institute and The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia to qualify as a mediator. He has extensive experience conducting mediations as counsel.

Throughout his career, Ian has represented insurance companies including ICBC, but now solely represents injured people and their families in the courts of British Columbia. He has conducted trials in The Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia and has appeared in the Court of Appeal.

Ian also has experience in estate, commercial and real estate litigation as well as solicitors work.

He has lectured on litigation matters for The Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia and the Burnaby School Board.