Atty. Clete Purcell

Atty. Clete Purcell

Clete Purcell is a lawyer practicing litigation, engineering and construction, admiralty and maritime. Clete received a B.A. degree from University of British Columbia in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Vancouver Vancouver 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Clete Purcell at a glance

Clete Purcell is a litigation and maritime attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (2001). Educated at University of British Columbia (LL.B., 2000) and University of British Columbia (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Clete Purcell is a lawyer practicing litigation, engineering and construction, admiralty and maritime
  • Clete received a B.A. degree from University of British Columbia in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Clete practices in Vancouver, BC

Practice Areas Explained

Clete Purcell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clete Purcell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Clete Purcell

Where is Clete Purcell's law office located?
Clete Purcell's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clete Purcell handle?
Clete Purcell focuses on litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has Clete Purcell practiced law?
Clete Purcell has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Clete Purcell go to law school?
Clete Purcell earned their education at (LL.B., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Clete Purcell for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of British Columbia
- 2000
B.A.
University of British Columbia
- 1996

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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