Atty. David Thompson
David Thompson received a B.Comm (1979) and LLB (1983) from the University of British Columbia. He was called to the bar in 1984 and has practiced exclusively in taxation matters since 1985.
Tax Law & More Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC
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About David Thompson at a Glance
David Thompson is a trusts and tax attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Thorsteinssons LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law, Vancouver (Canada) (2021). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Thompson
- David Thompson received a B.Comm (1979) and LLB (1983) from the University of British Columbia
- He was called to the bar in 1984 and has practiced exclusively in taxation matters since 1985
- David is a registered trust and estate practitioner certified by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
- David was a governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation
- David is noted as a leading Canadian tax lawyer based on peer-review ratings in Lexpert and in Martindale Hubell
- He is noted as a leading Canadian tax lawyer and a leading Canadian trust and estate lawyer based on peer-review ratings in The Best Lawyers in Canada
- David has lectured on taxation for the CLEBC, the CPABC, the CRA and at various professional development seminars including the national and provincial tax conferences of the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the national tax conference of the CPA Canada
- David was one of the founders of the Canadian Avalanche Foundation (now Avalanche Canada) and was a forestry contractor before becoming a lawyer
Practice Areas Explained
David Thompson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Thompson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Vancouver.
Trusts in Vancouver
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Tax Law in Vancouver
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Vancouver Choose David Thompson
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 David Thompson's practice in the field of trusts and tax.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and tax, David Thompson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Vancouver
A Vancouver-based practice means David Thompson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Thompson Handles in Vancouver
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