Atty. Eric Aitken

Atty. Eric Aitken

Eric Aitken is a founding partner at Dennis James Aitken LLP with a focus on commercial litigation. He acts regularly as counsel in complex corporate-commercial matters, including contractual claims, shareholder actions, fraud claims and professional negligence cases.

11 Years Experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric Aitken at a glance

Eric Aitken is a business and litigation attorney, practicing at Dennis Dawson James Aitken LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (2015). Educated at University of Victoria (—, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric Aitken is a founding partner at Dennis James Aitken LLP with a focus on commercial litigation
  • He acts regularly as counsel in complex corporate-commercial matters, including contractual claims, shareholder actions, fraud claims and professional negligence cases
  • Eric also acts for clients in administrative and regulatory matters and has acted in proceedings before the Securities Commission, Health Professions Review Board and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
  • Eric has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and has acted for clients in both domestic and international arbitrations
  • Eric began his legal career as a law clerk for six justices of the British Columbia Supreme Court
  • Eric obtained his juris doctor from the University of Victoria and was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2015
  • Eric is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Vancouver Bar Association

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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What practice areas does Eric Aitken handle?
Eric Aitken focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Eric Aitken practiced law?
Eric Aitken has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Eric Aitken go to law school?
Eric Aitken earned their education at (—, 2014).
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What awards or recognition has Eric Aitken received?
Eric Aitken's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation.

Education

University of Victoria
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 2015

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