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- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Ryan R. Lee
"I am committed to advocating for my clients' interests at every stage of the legal process. Whether in court or in negotiations, I strive to achieve favorable outcomes with integrity and dedication."
Contact Info
Phone:
604.642.5691
Fax:
604.688.8193
Reception Phone:
604.688.1301
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E-mail:
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Ryan Lee* is a Partner of Watson Goepel and a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. He is an experienced advocate with a broad practice involving commercial and property disputes, trust and estates matters, construction matters, transportation law and insurance law.
Ryan has represented clients at all levels of court in British Columbia as well as the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Canadian Transportation Agency, and at numerous mediations and arbitrations.
Outside of work Ryan enjoys many outdoor pursuits and spending time with his family.
Education
- LL.B., University of British Columbia, 2007
- B.A. (Honours), University of Toronto, 2001
Bar
- British Columbia, 2008
Work Highlights
- Standard Group Projects Inc. v. 0972672 B.C. Ltd., 2023 BCCA 205
- The Order of St. Basil the Great in Canada v St. Mary’s Ukrainian Senior Citizens Housing Society, 2023 BCSC 23
- 0972672 B.C. Ltd. v Standard Group Projects Inc., 2022 BCSC 1995
- Tait v van Wollen, 2022 BCSC 1509
- Feng v Bao, 2021 BCSC 2067
- BNSF Railway Company v Teck Metals Ltd., 2020 BCSC 1133 (with Tom Keast, K.C.)
- Fellowship Deaconry Association of British Columbia v Fellowship Deaconry, Inc., 2019 BCSC 1476
- BNSF Railway Company v. Teck Metals Ltd., 2016 BCCA 350 (with Tom Keast, K.C.)
Work Highlights
- Ryan has successfully acted for clients in resolving matters outside of court and/or provided legal opinions on numerous matters including:
- Contractual interpretation.
- Commercial disputes, including shareholder disputes;
- Collapsed real estate transactions;
- Property disputes involving mortgages, easements, rights of way, etc.;
- Debt collection and foreclosure;
- Enforcement of judgments including the enforcement of foreign judgments in British Columbia;
- Construction disputes (residential and commercial) and builders liens;
- Trust issues including constructive trusts and resulting trusts;
- Wills and estates disputes;
- Matters pertaining to the transportation industry (railways, trucking companies, municipalities); and
- Insurance issues including coverage.
Publications and Presentations
- Former Director, Pacific Parklands Foundation
- Member, Canadian Bar Association, Civil Litigation, Insurance and Employment sections
- Volunteer Lawyer, Access Pro Bono
- Member, Canadian Transport Lawyer Association (CTLA)
*Practicing through a Professional Law Corporation.
Recent news from Ryan R. Lee
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- 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.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Interpreting Insurance Coverage: Lessons from SureFire Dividend Capture LP v Berkshire Hathaway
The recent decision in Surefire Dividend Capture, LP v. Berkshire Hathaway, offers insights into insurance coverage disputes and the interpretation of fidelity bonds, especially when multiple insureds are involved.