Successfully represented a client in a construction dispute where a contractor was not paid for their work.
Delivering actionable solutions for complex legal issues.
Resolving Conflicts.
Building Success.
Construction Law, Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Business Law Firm
We are fortunate to have had our clients rank us amongst the best law firms in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Canada for our litigation, construction law and construction dispute resolution services.
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Practice Areas
Specializing in civil litigation and commercial litigation, we represent individuals, businesses, and organizations in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.
We provide a full range of services to owners, contractors, construction managers and engineers in construction projects located in British Columbia.
Our team is trained as lawyers and mediators, using the latest alternative dispute resolution techniques.
With extensive expertise in navigating the complexities of property law, we empower developers, investors, and builders to realize their projects with confidence and efficiency.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of professional discipline work.
Our lawyers have built businesses, worked in startups and advised public companies. We understand the nature of business itself.
See Why ATAC LAW is #1-Rated in BC
ATAC LAW’s purpose is to make clients happy. Clients of the firm say the lawyers at ATAC LAW make them feel comfortable throughout every step of the process. Watch to understand the experience of working with ATAC LAW.
Work with a Law Firm that Prioritizes Your Needs
The mission of each lawyer at ATAC LAW is to help our valued clients resolve their conflicts and build on their successes, whether that is by settling disputes, winning cases, or making deals. Our firm’s values of accountability and efficiency ensure that the appropriate level of care is spent on every client and in every case. We reduce wasted time, and increase results.
ATAC LAW is a Team of Litigation Specialists and Corporate Commercial Lawyers
As a full-service firm, we ensure that our lawyers are trained and skilled in a diverse array of legal practice areas, ensuring that your legal risks and opportunities are not overlooked.
The lawyers at ATAC LAW always keep your goals in mind: we will help you take control of your case and resolve the conflicts that are standing in the way of you getting back to business. Whether you need strategic advice to avoid or resolve a civil litigation matter, or you need a team to help close an important business transaction, our lawyers will be by your side through every step until you’ve reached your goal.
Recent Dispute Resolution Case Wins
Successfully represented a client in a construction dispute where the contractor provided substandard work and materials.
Successfully represented many clients with motor vehicle accident claims, resulting in significant financial awards or settlements.
Represented a client to assist with estate distribution when they were unable to do so.
Successfully represented a client by negotiating a resolution to a complex shareholder dispute.
Successfully represented a client in an estate litigation wills variation claim where the estate distribution to the proposed beneficiaries was being challenged.
Successfully represented a client who was physically assaulted and subsequently injured, achieving a significant financial settlement.
Successfully represented many clients, both male and female, who were victims of sexual assault and abuse and achieved significant financial settlements. These assaults ranged in time from over 60 years ago to present day.
Successfully represented a client who contracted a sexually transmitted disease without their knowledge and achieved a significant financial settlement.
Successfully represented a client at trial for motor vehicle accident injuries and achieved an award of over $1.4 million.
Created new law in British Columbia by successfully arguing against a dismissal of a civil sexual assault action on the basis that a release signed in a divorce proceeding did not prevent the plaintiff from subsequently bringing a claim for sexual assault that arose during the marriage.
Achieved a judgment in a contentious construction dispute in Supreme Court extinguishing a Builders Lien which resulted in an advantageous settlement.
ATAC LAW successfully represented a self-employed person in a slip and fall personal injury case. The client claimed for lost wages, lost earning capacity and compensation for injuries and medical care costs. The case involved a slip and fall that occurred on a commercial property, and we sued the owner of the property under the laws of occupier’s liability. The defendant and its insurance company denied any liability and offered nothing to the client. We obtained several expert opinions, including an engineering opinion which helped prove the cause of the client’s slip and fall. After presenting our case at mediation, ATAC LAW secured a settlement of $525,000.00 for the client.
Assisted a lien claimant in recovering $60,000 in the span of 3 weeks
Represented a client in a complex judicial review proceeding of a Residential Tenancy Branch arbitrator’s decision, successfully challenging a fine of 12 months’ rent.
Conducted mediation in a high-conflict, high-value divorce, achieving a favorable division of property for the client.
Successfully Appealed Immigration Denial
Acting for a client before the IRCC in a sponsorship application for permanent residence under the Family Class.
Successfully obtained several consent resolutions in relation professional discipline matters against several Professional Engineers alleged to have committed misconduct, negligence or breaches of the Code of Ethics
Successfully defended a Professional Engineer against a claim for defamatory libel
Acting for a professional engineer in a regulatory dispute with Engineers and Geoscientists BC that proceeded to a full discipline hearing
Acted on behalf of developer in relation to dispute with project manager over breach of contract.
Acted on behalf of developer of property in Metro Vancouver in action for breach of contract.
Succeeded in obtaining a divorce order on behalf of a client before contested family issues such as property division and spousal support could be resolved, on April 2, 2024.
Successfully Overturned 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition
Successfully Overturned and Shortened Driving Prohibitions
Successfully represented a prohibited driver who was charged with driving while prohibited and was facing a year-long driving ban, arguing that the police officer was mistaken in his identification of the accused as the driver. The court acquitted the client of all charges at trial.
Successfully defended a man charged with multiple driving offences who was alleged to have run over a pedestrian in downtown Vancouver, causing the victim to suffer serious health issues. The motorist, who had an “N” licence, was alleged to have been sipping wine and eating a charcuterie board while driving through a busy urban area. The motorist had also made a statement to police which the Crown attempted to rely on as a confession. Dan successfully challenged the admissibility of the confession and trial and obtained an acquittal for the client on all charges.
Represented a truck driver who was alleged to have driven the wrong way on Coquihalla Highway during the middle of a snow storm, potentially putting multiple motorists at risk of serious collisions. At trial, Dan undermined the investigator’s identification of the accused, resulting in an acquittal.
Client Acquitted of Driving While Prohibited at Trial
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