Succeeded in obtaining a judgment of $35,000 cap damage amount for the Claimant in a Small Claims Court trial for breach of contract, plus more than $5,000 extra awarded for interests, expenses as well as penalty against the opposing party.
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.
What Clients are Saying
What Clients Say
“Over the course of a year, James Cain provided clear guidance, accurate advice, and a steady, reassuring presence during a very difficult process. He demonstrated extraordinary generosity with his time and expertise, offering consistent support without hesitation. His professionalism, care, and commitment went far above and beyond what one would normally expect […]
“I hired a lawyer David Milojkovic from ATAC LAW. To put a builders lien on this company storefront that owed me money. Best decision ever. Not only did David walk me through all potential Scenarios. He put down my builders lien in a timely fashion, and within two weeks of the builders lien being put […]
“Roy was extremely patient and very knowledgeable when we discussed my case and while he represented me in court. In every instance Roy was always responsive to our many questions. Roy’s advice was very measured, concise, and fair. I cannot say enough about the professionalism and support of Roy and Rosalind on behalf of ATAC […]
“I am extremely grateful for the exceptional legal support I received from Linting Zhang at ATAC LAW. From our first consultation, Linting demonstrated deep expertise, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to my case. They were always responsive, provided clear and insightful advice, and ensured I felt informed and confident throughout the entire process […]
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.
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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
Assisted corporate clients with drafting and reviewing various share purchase agreements, service agreements, commercial leases, and employment agreements.
Assisted clients with estate administration matters, including securing the transfer of estate property to executors and beneficiaries.
Assisted a landlord in reaching a settlement in a commercial tenancy dispute.
Assisted a client involved in a motor vehicle accident in securing a settlement of approximately $155,000.
Succeeded on behalf of a defendant before the Supreme Court of British Columbia to remove a builder’s lien that was registered by a contractor against the defendant’s lands.
Succeeded on behalf of a defendant before the Supreme Court of British Columbia to cancel a judgment of approximately $250,000 registered on the defendant’s lands.
Succeeded in defending a client in a dispute over ownership and possession of a family pet dog, setting aside the opposing party’s application challenging the client’s right of possession.
Succeeded in securing the return of a client’s family pets, a cat and a dog, after they were seized by the BC SPCA for alleged distress, resulting in the animals being returned and reunited with the family.
Succeeded in defending a client charged with driving while prohibited under s. 95 of the Motor Vehicle Act, with the matter concluded by a stay of proceedings, avoiding a potential one-year driving prohibition.
Succeeded in defending a client charged with assault, with the matter concluded by a stay of proceedings.
Succeeded in helping a residential property owner remove a builder’s lien that had been registered by a contractor against the property title.
Succeeded in obtaining a judgment of over $400,000 for a client in a commercial sublease dispute, including compensation for the client’s loss of opportunity to renew the sublease for two additional terms, contributing an important precedent in BC case law.
Succeeded in resolving a wrongful dismissal claim in which a former employee demanded over $190,000, achieving a resolution under the Employment Standards Act for $11,174.40 in favour of the employer.
Succeeded in recovering over $200,000 in unused prepaid funds for an estate executor and compelling a senior care facility to produce full accounting records, preventing loss to the estate.
Succeeded in reducing a franchise-related commercial claim from $116,000 to approximately $46,000, preserving the restaurant business’s commercial standing.
Succeeded in proving that disputed funds in an immigration service-fee case were voluntary gifts, obtaining nearly $60,000 for the client through legal process.
Succeeded in enforcing a long-overdue divorce agreement for a client, prompting the former spouse to complete mortgage transfer, title registration, and a $200,000 payment.
Succeeded in defending a landlord against a nearly $30,000 claim alleging misuse of “landlord’s own use,” with all tenant claims dismissed at the RTB hearing. (Decision link: https://ataclaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AnonDec-181588.pdf)
Succeeded in compelling an individual to withdraw defamatory online posts targeting a local mobile service provider, restoring the company’s reputation.
Succeeded in overturning all penalties for a Chinese international student falsely accused of cheating, restoring the original grade and enabling timely graduation.
Succeeded in helping a Vancouver property management company terminate an unfair five-year service contract after repeated delays and unauthorized price increases, recovering over $100,000.
Succeeded in obtaining approximately $50,000 in common-law compensation for an employee in a wrongful dismissal matter—substantially exceeding the statutory minimum for notice pay.
Succeeded in securing approximately $200,000 for a client in a dispute involving a property registered in another party’s name but fully financed by the client, through legal process.
Succeeded in obtaining nearly $40,000 in compensation for a client in a dispute involving an immigration consultancy’s failure to perform contracted services, and in stopping the improper conduct.
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.
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