In an increasingly specialized world, businesses and individuals look to professionals for advice and assistance with growing regularity. When a professional fails to meet the standards expected of them, or acts in a manner that goes against the best interests of their client, the results can range from undesirable to catastrophic. Our team of litigators has experience assisting clients with professional negligence or liability claims against a variety of professionals including, accountants, engineers, lawyers and medical professionals.
In addition to our experience at all levels of court, we have extensive experience before a variety of regulatory agencies including the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, the Health Professions Review Board, the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia and the Law Society of British Columbia.
31 August 2023
Family Law, Firm News, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury
In the dynamic and complex world of law, having a strong and capable legal team by your side can make all the difference. At Watson Goepel LLP, we take immense pride in announcing that several of our outstanding lawyers have been recognized as The Best Lawyers in Canada™ in the upcoming 2024 edition. This esteemed…
8 March 2023
International Women's Day, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury
This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada. “Othering” refers to “viewing and treating a person or group of people as different from yourself and most people. Othering can lead to discrimination…
International Women's Day, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills, Trusts & Estates
This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada. In certain cultures, women are gifted substantially less under a will compared to their brothers. In Prakash and Singh v Singh et al, 2006…
International Women's Day, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury
This article is part of a series of educational blog posts created by a team of Watson Goepel women lawyers in light of International Women’s Day 2023, to empower, celebrate, and encourage women in Canada. Women continue to be statistically at a far greater risk of sexual violence in Canada. The Canadian Women’s Foundation summarizes statistics of gender-based…
