Darren Kautz
Partner
Construction Law | Criminal Defence | Estate Litigation | Civil Litigation and Personal Disputes | Corporate and Commercial Disputes | Intellectual Property Disputes | Insurance Defence | Insurance Law | Personal Injury - BC | Personal Injury - Alberta
Originally from Hanna, Alberta, Darren’s practice focuses on personal injury, construction litigation, estate litigation, criminal defence and general litigation disputes.
His extensive litigation experience gained across three jurisdictions, British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon, permits him to achieve the results clients need and expect. Darren works on complex files in a straightforward and client orientated manner from file intake to trial, if required.
Darren graduated Law school from the University of Calgary and became a member of the British Columbia and Alberta Bars (Yukon Bar 2017-2019) in 2008. Darren joined the FH&P Lawyers partnership on April 1, 2020.
When Darren is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors, coaching hockey and baseball.
*Providing services through a law corporation.
Originally from Hanna, Alberta, Darren’s practice focuses on personal injury, construction litigation, estate litigation, criminal defence and general litigation disputes.
His extensive litigation experience gained across three jurisdictions, British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon, permits him to achieve the results clients need and expect. Darren works on complex files in a straightforward and client orientated manner from file intake to trial, if required.
Darren graduated Law school from the University of Calgary and became a member of the British Columbia and Alberta Bars (Yukon Bar 2017-2019) in 2008. Darren joined the FH&P Lawyers partnership on April 1, 2020.
When Darren is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors, coaching hockey and baseball.
*Providing services through a law corporation.
Direct Phone: 778-380-0236
Toll Free: 1-888-320-4488
Fax: 250-762-8616
Email: dkautz@fhplawyers.com
Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
Member of the Canadian Bar Association
Member of the Kelowna Bar Association
Member of the Law Society Of Alberta
Member of the Trial Lawyers Association of BC
Member at Large/Director Trial Lawyers Association of BC- Wills and Estate Division
President - Central Okanagan Minor Baseball Association
Latest News & Articles
Darren Kautz
What Okanagan Homeowners Need to Know About Wildfire Insurance
September 21, 2026 FH&P Lawyers' Darren Kautz explains how Okanagan wildfires affect home insurance, from roof damage and underinsurance to postal code limits and filing deadlines.
Challenging a Will in BC: Who Can Contest, What the Courts Consider, and Why Time Matters
May 28, 2026 Wondering if you can contest a parent's or spouse's estate in British Columbia? FH&P Lawyers' Clay Williams and Darren Kautz explain who qualifies, what evidence matters, and why missing the 180-day filing…
Estate Disputes Are on the Rise
May 01, 2025 With estate litigation on the rise, FH&P Lawyers explains why disputes happen, how courts respond, and what families can do now to protect their legacy and avoid conflict.