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.
Corporate And Commercial Litigation Attorney · 11+ Years Experience
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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).
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About 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
- 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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Covering business and litigation, Eric Aitken can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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