B.C. Based Lawyer with U.S. Expertise
Like you, I am Canadian, and as a member of the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC), I am regulated by the provincial bar association. This means my expertise, ethics, trust accounting, and fees are overseen and supervised in British Columbia, where my clients reside. For a Canadian harmed in the U.S. who requires legal counsel, this adds an important layer of accountability and protection.
Unlike U.S. lawyers, I am dual-licensed and able to appear in court in both the U.S. and Canada. A U.S.-based lawyer cannot assist Canadian clients with many important aspects of cross-border cases. A wrongful death or personal injury case in the U.S. will almost always involve several significant Canadian-specific legal issues, such as ICBC wrongful death or personal injury coverage, ICBC underinsured motorist coverage and related ICBC liens on any recovery, Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage and MSP liens, travel insurance issues, and how to mitigate CRA tax liabilities from settlement proceeds.
Our firm combines over 20 years of U.S. federal trial experience securing tens of millions of dollars for our clients through jury verdicts and settlements, with the ability to handle the Canadian side of the case. It does not matter in what state the injury or death occurs because U.S. federal law under diversity jurisdiction allows a Canadian to sue in federal court. While the U.S. side of the case moves forward, our firm will simultaneously handle the Canadian side to ensure that our clients receive full, fair, and complete compensation on both sides of the border.
Dual Licensing Does Matter
Cross-border cases are unique and demand more than standard legal expertise. As a dual citizen licensed in both Canada and the United States, I can assist Canadians navigating the U.S. legal system without hand-offs, delays, or jurisdictional confusion. I personally handle each case from start to finish to provide the best support for my clients and secure the recovery families need after serious injuries or losses. Contact us today for a free consultation.