Atty. David Brander-Smith Q.C.

Atty. David Brander-Smith Q.C.

David Brander-Smith, Q.C. is a lawyer practicing maritime law, shipping, commercial law and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of British Columbia in 1949, and has been licensed for 76 years.

Vancouver Vancouver 76 yrs experience 76 year
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About David Brander-Smith Q.C. at a glance

David Brander-Smith Q.C. is a personal injury, business, insurance, and maritime attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1950). Educated at University of British Columbia (LL.B., 1950) and University of British Columbia (B.A., 1949). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in English. Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Brander-Smith, Q.C. is a lawyer practicing maritime law, shipping, commercial law and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of British Columbia in 1949, and has been licensed for 76 years
  • David practices in Vancouver, BC

Practice Areas Explained

David Brander-Smith Q.C.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Brander-Smith Q.C. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Brander-Smith Q.C. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in British Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Brander-Smith Q.C. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in British Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Brander-Smith Q.C. is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in British Columbia →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

David Brander-Smith Q.C. is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in British Columbia →

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 David Brander-Smith Q.C.

Where is David Brander-Smith Q.C.'s law office located?
David Brander-Smith Q.C.'s law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Brander-Smith Q.C. handle?
David Brander-Smith Q.C. focuses on personal injury, business, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has David Brander-Smith Q.C. practiced law?
David Brander-Smith Q.C. has 76+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1950.
What languages does David Brander-Smith Q.C. speak?
David Brander-Smith Q.C. provides legal services in English. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did David Brander-Smith Q.C. go to law school?
David Brander-Smith Q.C. earned their education at (LL.B., 1950); (B.A., 1949).
How can I contact David Brander-Smith Q.C. for a consultation?
You can contact David Brander-Smith Q.C. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Brander-Smith Q.C. received?
David Brander-Smith Q.C.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of British Columbia
- 1950
B.A.
University of British Columbia
- 1949

Languages

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1950

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