Atty. Eric B. Clavier
Eric Clavier is a trusts and estate litigation lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office, assisting clients with resolving contentious matters related to wills, trusts, undue influence and incapacity claims, committeeship applications, unjust enrichment claims, breach of fiduciary duties cases, abuse of powers of attorney claims, breach of trust claims, and passing of accounts. Providing innovative solutions to disputes arising from estate planning, wills, trusts and personal documents, Eric’s primary focus is to obtain speedy and efficient results for clients.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC
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About Eric B. Clavier at a Glance
Eric B. Clavier is a trusts attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric B. Clavier
- Eric Clavier is a trusts and estate litigation lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office, assisting clients with resolving contentious matters related to wills, trusts, undue influence and incapacity claims, committeeship applications, unjust enrichment claims, breach of fiduciary duties cases, abuse of powers of attorney claims, breach of trust claims, and passing of accounts
- Providing innovative solutions to disputes arising from estate planning, wills, trusts and personal documents, Eric’s primary focus is to obtain speedy and efficient results for clients
- Prior to joining the firm in 2014, Eric was called to the South African bar in 2000 and practised as a barrister in the Republic of South Africa for 12 years
- There he gained extensive trial and motion experience and appeared at all levels of court, including various appearances in the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric B. Clavier 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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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 Eric B. Clavier
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 Eric B. Clavier's practice in the field of trusts.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Eric B. Clavier'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 Eric B. Clavier 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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