About David

David von der Porten is a general solicitor advising developers, established businesses, and individuals on shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and buy-sell transactions, and works closely with accountants on restructuring and tax-driven deals. He maintains a comprehensive real estate practice covering residential, commercial, and development matters, including subdivisions and strata plan filings, and also assists with wills and powers of attorney. He earned a B.Sc. from the University of Victoria in 2000 and an LLB from UBC in 2005, and was called to the BC bar in 2006. He is a member of the North Shore Bar Association and a director of the North Shore Crisis Services Society.

Practice areas

Real Estate Law Business & Corporate Law

Education & credentials

Law school
University of British Columbia
Undergraduate
University of Victoria, B.Sc.

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm David von der Porten’s licence and standing in the Law Society of British Columbia directory ↗