Go to content
Move forward with confidence. Contact Watson Goepel LLP today. Call 604.688.1301.

Janet De Vita

"As a Lawyer practicing in Personal Injury over the last 20 + years, my goal is to provide legal advise and support to individuals navigating through a difficult time in their life. Leading the Personal Injury Group, I handle a diverse range of claims, including motor vehicle accidents in Alberta, slip and fall accidents, sexual assaults, and other personal injury matters in both BC and Alberta, ensuring my clients receive the dedicated advocacy they deserve."

Janet De Vita is Co-Managing Partner at Watson Goepel. She practices personal injury law in British Columbia and Alberta, helping individuals navigate complex and often difficult circumstances. Her practice includes representing clients in a wide range of personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, occupiers’ liability claims, burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, recreational and sports injuries, insurance broker negligence, and other injuries caused by negligent or wrongful acts. She also represents survivors of sexual assault and institutional abuse, providing compassionate and dedicated advocacy for those seeking accountability and justice.

Janet represents her clients every step of the way until their matter is fully resolved. She has appeared before the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Supreme Court Chambers, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal on a variety of matters. She has also helped clients successfully resolve their cases through negotiation and mediation. She is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients while providing practical guidance and support throughout the legal process.

Janet has acted as a mentor to female lawyers within the firm and through the Canadian Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Forum. She is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association of BC and the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association.

Education

  • LL.B., University of Victoria, 2003
  • B.A., Simon Fraser University, 2000

Bar

  • Alberta, 2024
  • British Columbia, 2004

Work Highlights

  • Acted on behalf of a victim of a wrongful act committed by a nightclub’s bouncer, successfully securing a $700,000 settlement for her client.

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • Member, Law Society of Alberta
  • Member, Law Society of British Columbia
  • Member, Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Vancouver Bar Association
  • Volunteer Lawyer, Access Pro Bono
  • Mentor, CBA Women Lawyers Forum
  • Member, Burnaby Board of Trade

*Practicing through a Professional Law Corporation.

Recent news from Janet De Vita

View All