Bernard LLP
Automatically compiled listing. Details may contain errors.12 lawyers · Established 2002 · Metro Vancouver
One of 700 law firms listed in Vancouver, and one of 157 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Bernard LLP
Bernard LLP is a Vancouver law firm founded in 2002, built around a practice mix that most general firms don't have: shipping, health care, and insurance. It grew out of the maritime practice that founding member Peter G. Bernard, K.C. carried over from Campney & Murphy, and the firm still runs a 24 hour emergency response line for marine, environmental, and industrial incidents, staffed by lawyers who take after hours calls directly.
The maritime group acts for shipowners, charterers, ferry and cruise operators, salvors, terminal operators, and their insurers in collisions, groundings, salvage, cargo disputes, and marine insurance coverage, and several of its lawyers hold roles with the Canadian Maritime Law Association and the Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia. Alongside that admiralty work, Bernard LLP practices business and commercial law, insurance defence and coverage, employment law, health law for doctors, dentists, and other regulated professionals, occupational health and safety, personal injury, infrastructure and construction, environmental law, and family law, including inclusive representation for 2SLGBTQI+ clients.
Practice areas
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Business & Corporate Law
Employment & Labour Law
Health Law
Personal Injury
Family Law
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In the community
- Firm lawyers have served as directors or in leadership roles with the Chamber of Shipping, the Canadian Maritime Law Association, the Canadian Bar Association's maritime law section, and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
- A lawyer at the firm serves as the Public Representative on the College of Optometrists of British Columbia's Registration Committee.
- One of the firm's partners was recognized at Access Pro Bono's annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast in 2026 for pro bono contributions.
- The firm's family law group states it welcomes clients from all backgrounds and prioritizes inclusive representation for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and families.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentLawyers 12
Alexandra King
Associate
Baljinder Bains
Associate
Business & Corporate Law
Brogan G. Pastro
Partner
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFamily Law
Buck Hughes
Partner
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
David S. Jarrett
Partner
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Jason Hicks
Partner
Julie Gaydar
Partner
Business & Corporate Law
Peter Swanson
Partner
Health Law
Robert Galletti
Associate Counsel
Business & Corporate Law
Thomas S. Hawkins
Partner
Tom F. Beasley
Associate Counsel
Employment & Labour LawHealth Law
Wana Wafa
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1988–2023 · median 8 years in practice 10 of 12 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of British Columbia (2), University of Victoria (2), Dalhousie University, Thompson Rivers University, University of Saskatchewan 7 of 12 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- Dari, French, German, Japanese, Punjabi
Who handles what
Where to find them
1420 - 400 Burrard Street (CIBC Building), Vancouver, BC V6C 3A6 · 604-681-1700
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