Richter Trial Lawyers is a Vancouver litigation firm based in Kerrisdale, on the city's Westside, founded by John M. Richter to provide legal representation outside the traditional downtown-firm model. The firm focuses on estate litigation and wills variation claims, family law property division, and personal injury matters involving brain injury and chronic pain, and also handles construction, contract, and general civil disputes. It offers a free consultation and takes a personal approach, with clients free to call the office and speak to staff by their first names.

Practice areas

Wills, Estates & Trusts Family Law Personal Injury

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A person using a wheelchairWheelchair accessibleA laptop showing a video callVirtual appointmentsAn office interior with a desk and chairsIn-person services

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Lawyers 2

Eleni Bascombe Associate Family Law John M. Richter Founder and Partner

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Called to the bar
1991 · median 35 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
Law schools
University of British Columbia 1 of 2 lawyers

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Suite 310 - 5687 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC V6M 3Y2 · 604-264-5555

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