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 Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Construction Law

Good to know

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

Fees & payment

A clipboard with a speech bubble and a no-charge dollar coinFree consultation

Lawyers 2

Eleni Bascombe Associate Wills, Estates & TrustsFamily Law John M. Richter Founder and Partner Wills, Estates & TrustsPersonal Injury

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

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

Who handles what

Where to find them

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

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