Atty. Concetta Risi
Connie’s practice is civil litigation-based with a primary focus on insurance law defence, primarily in the areas of disability insurance, personal injury and healthcare professional regulation and liability. She has a diverse range of civil litigation experience which includes matters involving commercial disputes and multi-party lawsuits being tried inside and outside of the class action context.
Insurance Law Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC · 33+ Years Experience
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About Concetta Risi at a Glance
Concetta Risi is a insurance attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (1993). Educated at University of British Columbia (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Concetta Risi
- Connie’s practice is civil litigation-based with a primary focus on insurance law defence, primarily in the areas of disability insurance, personal injury and healthcare professional regulation and liability
- She has a diverse range of civil litigation experience which includes matters involving commercial disputes and multi-party lawsuits being tried inside and outside of the class action context
- Connie has appeared as counsel at all levels of the British Columbia courts
- Her disability insurance work includes assessment of disability as defined by different contracts of long-term disability insurance, related coverage and offset issues, and non-contractual claims of bad faith, mental distress and aggravated damages
- Other representative work includes defending personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from motor vehicle accidents as well as in the marine, occupier’s liability and other contexts
- This experience has included defending a multi-party civil sexual assault case in the medical professional liability context involving 22 plaintiffs, and a marine liability case in and outside of the class action context involving the same major event and a total of 50 passenger / claimants
- In the area of professional regulation and liability, Connie has represented physicians and other healthcare professionals, including nurses, chiropractors, optometrists, massage therapists, dentists, as well as veterinarians, with respect to registration issues, complaints, disciplinary proceedings and other matters before their respective regulatory Colleges
- This representation has further involved acting for healthcare professionals before the Health Professions Review Board, which work has included preparing written submissions leading to preliminary / interim, registration and complaint (inquiry committee) disposition decisions
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Insurance Law in Vancouver
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Vancouver
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 venue, 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.
Vancouver Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Vancouver-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Vancouver Choose Concetta Risi
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Concetta Risi's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Concetta Risi brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Concetta Risi's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Vancouver
A Vancouver-based practice means Concetta Risi attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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