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Alina Gdaniec
"Litigation can be a complex and intimidating process. I value knowing that my work helps clients to navigate complicated issues and make well-informed legal decisions every step of the way."
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Alina joined Watson Goepel as an Associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group after successfully completing her articles at the firm. She works in a wide range of legal areas including insurance law, professional negligence, property and contract disputes, and estate litigation. She has appeared before the Provincial Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Alina grew up in Ontario and completed her J.D. at Western University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and a minor in Classical Studies, also from Western University. She brings a unique perspective to all of her work and is committed to achieving the best results for her clients.
Alina is an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping, reading and traveling in her spare time.
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- J.D., Western University, Ontario, 2024
- B.Sc., Western University, Ontario, 2021
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- British Columbia, 2025
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- Estate Litigation
Heirs’ Rights After Divorce: Ex-Spouses in Estate Litigation: Carswell v. Engle Estate (2018 BCCA) and the Wills, Estates and Succession Act s. 60
Can an ex-spouse bring a claim to vary their ex-spouse’s will? The B.C. Court of Appeal dealt with this question in Carswell v. Engle Estate, 2018 BCCA 164.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Revisiting the insurance broker’s role as agent: Deasan Holdings Ltd. v. Continental Casualty Company, 2025 BCCA 177
Ryan R. Lee and Alina Gdaniec explore the BC Court of Appeal’s decision in Deasan Holdings Ltd. v. Continental Casualty Company, 2025 BCCA 177.