Watson Goepel Lawyers Awarded in the 2026 Best Lawyers™ in Canada

Watson Goepel is thrilled to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in 2026 for their remarkable success and excellence in their area of expertise.

2026 Best Lawyers

• Anastase Maragos –  Recognized since 2023, Personal Injury Litigation.
• Anita Boscariol – Recognized since 2025, Immigration Law.
• Christopher Meyer – Recognized since 2025, Trusts & Estates.
• Jeremy West –  Recognized since 2024, Commercial & Corporate Litigation.
• Timothy Goepel – Recognized since 2020, Professional Malpractice.

2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

• Micah Goldberg – Recognized since 2025, Corporate & Commercial Litigation.

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Anastase Maragos

Partner
Recognized since 2023 for Personal Injury Litigation

Anastase Maragos is a Partner and Leader of the Personal Injury Group at Watson Goepel. He has over 30 years of litigation experience in the area of insurance coverage and personal injury law. He has acted for thousands of clients at all levels of court in British Columbia and has comprehensive trial experience.

Anita Boscariol

Associate Counsel
Recognized since 2025 for Immigration Law

Anita Boscariol is Associate Counsel at Watson Goepel. Her practice focuses primarily on Immigration Law and Aboriginal Law. Having worked in the public sector for over 25 years, the last ten as Director General, Treaties and Aboriginal Government Negotiations West, for the former Department of Indigenous & Northern Affairs, Anita brings a wealth of experience and perspective to her Indigenous practice.

Christopher Meyer

Partner
Recognized since 2025 for Trusts and Estates

Chris Meyer is a Partner within the Business Law Group at Watson Goepel, offering comprehensive solutions in Business Law, Estates and Probates and Estate Planning.

Jeremy West

Partner
Recognized since 2024 for Commercial and Corporate Litigation

Jeremy West practices in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution areas, excelling in matters of insolvency and restructuring, complex commercial disputes, real property litigation, corporate disputes, injunctive relief, and estate matters requiring extensive knowledge.

Timothy Goepel

Co-Managing Partner
Recognized since 2020 for Professional Malpractice Law

Timothy Goepel is Co-Managing Partner at Watson Goepel. He practices within our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group and conducts a broad civil litigation practice that focuses on commercial litigation, claims involving professional negligence, partnership/shareholder disputes, and employment matters.

Micah Goldberg

Partner
Recognized since 2025 for Corporate and Commercial Litigation in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada

Micah Goldberg is a Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group at Watson Goepel. His practice focuses on contract litigation including partnership and shareholder disputes, debt recovery, and wrongful termination actions.

ABOUT WATSON GOEPEL LLP

Watson Goepel is a multi-service law firm based in Vancouver and West Vancouver. We provide comprehensive legal services including Business, Family, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Wills, Estates and Trusts and Workplace Law. Founded in 1984 by three originating partners, we have evolved into a successful mid-sized firm, working with various disciplines across numerous industries and sectors. Whether an individual, a business owner or part of a multinational corporation, Watson Goepel takes an innovative solutions-based approach to helping clients achieve their unique objectives. Proudly serving all of British Columbia, we are the local experts with global reach that steadily guide you through complex business and personal legal challenges. We deliver impactful results and foster long-lasting relationships.