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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms in Capital Regional District, British Columbia

34 law firms.

What does a civil litigation lawyer in Greater Victoria do?

A civil litigation lawyer in Greater Victoria handles disputes between people, businesses, or organizations that turn into a lawsuit rather than a criminal charge. Common files include contract disagreements, unpaid debts, property and construction disputes, and negligence claims. Larger claims are heard in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, which sits with the Provincial Court at the Victoria courthouse at 850 Burdett Avenue. Most files settle before they reach a trial.

The work is broader than the courtroom. A litigation lawyer assesses whether you have a claim, drafts the pleadings, runs document discovery and examinations, and negotiates toward a settlement. Clients come from across the region, from Victoria and Oak Bay to Saanich and Sidney.

Which court or tribunal hears your civil claim in BC?

Where your claim goes depends on how much it's worth and what it's about. The Supreme Court of British Columbia hears the larger civil claims. The Provincial Court handles Small Claims up to $35,000. For smaller matters there's the Civil Resolution Tribunal, an online tribunal that resolves small claims up to $5,000, most strata (condo) disputes, and some motor-vehicle matters.

That split matters in a region with this much strata housing. A dispute between an owner and a strata council in Central Saanich, or in a condo building in Langford, usually starts at the tribunal rather than in a courtroom. Sorting out the right forum early saves time and cost, and it's one of the first things a lawyer settles with you.

How long do you have to sue in British Columbia?

For most civil claims the basic deadline is two years, set by the Limitation Act. The clock usually starts on the day you discover the claim, which isn't always the day the problem happened. A separate ultimate limit of 15 years caps how long a claim can survive once the underlying act or omission has occurred. Some claims carry their own shorter deadlines. Miss a date and you can lose the right to sue, so it's worth getting advice early and letting the firm calendar the key dates.

How do you choose a civil litigation firm in Greater Victoria?

Start with a firm that has handled your kind of dispute, whether that's a contract claim, a strata fight, a construction problem, or a professional negligence file. Ask who will carry your file, how the firm approaches a matter that might go to trial rather than settle, and how it charges, since litigation is usually billed by the hour and the costs add up. A frank read on your odds matters more than a confident pitch. Firms sit across Victoria, Saanich, and Oak Bay, with others out toward Sidney and the western communities, so there's usually one within reach.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of British Columbia directory. Browse the civil litigation & dispute resolution firms in Greater Victoria below.

Astute Legal

1 lawyer

Astute Legal is a Victoria, BC solo practice run by Ronke Olorunojowon, a barrister, solicitor, and notary public who focuses on family law and general civil matters. She previously practised criminal and immigration …

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Bojm, Funt & Gibbons LLP

10 lawyers · Est. 2017

Bojm, Funt & Gibbons LLP is a civil litigation boutique with offices in Vancouver's Yaletown area and downtown Victoria, founded in 2017. The firm has been ranked in General Commercial Litigation by Chambers and Partn…

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Browne Associates

4 lawyers

Browne Associates is a Victoria, BC law firm offering family law, real estate, business law, wills and estates, and litigation and arbitration services. Its four lawyers include a family law mediator and a senior part…

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Carfra Lawton LLP

31 lawyers · Est. 1985

Carfra Lawton LLP is an insurance and litigation law firm based in Victoria, serving clients across British Columbia and the Yukon. Established in 1985 by James S. Carfra, Q.C. and Dean P.J. Lawton, the firm represent…

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Considine & Company is a law firm in Victoria, British Columbia, led by Christopher Considine, KC, who has practised law for more than 40 years. The firm handles personal injury, criminal law, employment law, and medi…

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Cook Roberts LLP

14 lawyers · Est. 1970

Cook Roberts LLP is a Victoria, BC law firm founded in 1970 by Ron Cook and Art Roberts, which merged with the Victoria firm Alexander Greene in 2002. It offers services across business, employment, real estate, civil…

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Dinning Hunter Law

6 lawyers · Est. 1974

Dinning Hunter Law is a Westshore/Greater Victoria firm established in 1974 as Dinning Vallance, now marking more than 50 years serving the community. Its lawyers are licensed in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, an…

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ERA Law

3 lawyers

ERA Law is a general-practice law firm based in Langford, BC, serving the West Shore and Greater Victoria region. Its lawyers handle wills and estates, corporate and commercial matters, real estate conveyancing, and e…

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Farris LLP

98 lawyers · Est. 1903

Farris LLP is a full-service law firm founded in 1903, with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and Surrey, British Columbia. The firm advises on more than 50 practice areas and industries, including corporate an…

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Firestone & Tyhurst Law is a Victoria, BC firm practising family law, criminal law, civil litigation, and personal injury law. The firm offers a free half-hour initial consultation and a 24-hour emergency phone line f…

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Infinity Law

14 lawyers · Est. 2013

Infinity Law is a law firm formed in 2013 through the union of two established Victoria, BC firms, with offices in Victoria (Broadmead and Downtown), Nanaimo, Mill Bay, and Vancouver. It practices commercial and civil…

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Island Law Office

5 lawyers

Island Law Office, incorporated as ILO Law Corporation, is a law firm in Victoria, BC. It handles wills and personal planning, real estate purchases and sales, landlord and tenant matters, civil litigation, family law…

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Johns Southward

10 lawyers

Johns Southward is a full-service law firm on Vancouver Island, based in Victoria, BC. It practises in business law, litigation and disputes, real estate law, personal injury, and wills and estate planning.

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Jones Emery LLP

16 lawyers

Jones Emery LLP is a full-service law firm in Victoria, BC, that has served the Greater Victoria area for more than 50 years. Its lawyers cover personal injury and ICBC litigation, business and tax law, real estate, w…

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Lambert Law

2 lawyers

Lambert Law is a Victoria, BC personal injury firm led by Rory Lambert, who has represented injured members of the Victoria community for more than 35 years. The firm handles motor vehicle accident and CRT claims, med…

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Lextegic Law Corporation is a full-service law firm headquartered in Victoria, BC, with additional offices in Burnaby and Langford, and satellite offices in Dubai and Sydney. It practises across real estate, business …

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Lyons Law Corporation is a general-practice law firm in downtown Victoria, BC. It serves individuals, families, entrepreneurs, professionals, and small and medium-sized businesses across areas including wills and esta…

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MacIsaac & Company

9 lawyers · Est. 1949

MacIsaac & Company is a Vancouver Island law firm with offices in Victoria, Duncan, Courtenay, and the Yukon, plus associated firms across BC and Alberta. It is the successor of Harrison, MacIsaac & Co., established i…

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MacIsaac and MacIsaac is a full-service law firm based in the Westshore area of Victoria, BC, serving Colwood, Langford, Sooke, and the wider Vancouver Island region. Its three lawyers handle civil litigation, persona…

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Manhas Mar, Lawyers is a general practice law firm in Victoria, BC, serving local and international clients. The two-lawyer firm handles wills and estates, real estate, personal injury, construction law and liens, cor…

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Marigold Law Group is a law firm in Greater Victoria, BC, led by founder Richard Vining. The firm handles wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration, business and corporate law, real estate, family l…

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McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson (McBOP) is a full-service law firm founded in Victoria, BC in 1975 by Patrick Bion and Bruce McConnan, joined by Michael O'Connor and Alan Peterson in 1976, taking its current name in…

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McKimm & Lott

7 lawyers · Est. 1972

McKimm & Lott is a law firm with offices in Sidney and on Salt Spring Island, BC, serving the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands since 1972. Its lawyers handle wills and estates, business law, real estate, family law,…

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Merchant Law Group LLP is a national Canadian law firm with offices in more than 15 cities across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. It practises personal injury, family law, crimi…

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