Atty. Gavin Marshall
Gavin is a partner at Roper Greyell, practicing in most areas of workplace law. Over his professional career, Gavin has always enjoyed building lasting client relationships, with a focus on being a trusted advisor for workplace decision-making.
Administrative and Public Law & More Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC · 28+ Years Experience
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About Gavin Marshall at a Glance
Gavin Marshall is a employment, workers comp, and government attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Roper Greyell LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1998), Ontario, Ontario Bar Association (2012), Ontario, Ontario Bar Association (2012), and Ontario, Ontario Bar Association (2012). Educated at University of British Columbia (LL.B.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law (2026). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gavin Marshall
- Gavin is a partner at Roper Greyell, practicing in most areas of workplace law
- Over his professional career, Gavin has always enjoyed building lasting client relationships, with a focus on being a trusted advisor for workplace decision-making
- He likes clients to know that he is on their team, and in their corner
- Gavin believes lawyers should always tailor their approach to the needs of the particular client, as the first step to giving useful advice and finding solutions. “I won’t just tell a client what they must do
- Excellent advice means crafting a menu of options on a continuum of risk, depending on the client, and helping navigate to the right solution.” Gavin’s activity is wide-ranging: employment litigation, injunctive relief, collective bargaining in both the public and private sector
- OHS critical incidents
- workplace human rights
- and administrative law and labour arbitration
- He has particular depth in handling serious occupational health and safety incidents, labour relations and litigation strategy, and crisis management
- Gavin has appeared in every level of court and every kind of workplace tribunal in British Columbia
- He also loves to teach and share his knowledge: Gavin has been a part-time instructor for CPABC for more than a decade, and speaks for other organizations regularly
- Gavin spends his time away from work cycling, mountain biking and skiing with (and usually far behind) his two boys, Sam and Oliver, and his partner Jenny
- He loves the mountains and spends as much time as he can on them
Practice Areas Explained
Gavin Marshall's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gavin Marshall handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Vancouver.
Employment Law in Vancouver
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gavin Marshall is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in British Columbia →
Workers Compensation in Vancouver
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gavin Marshall is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in British Columbia →
Government & Administrative Law in Vancouver
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Gavin Marshall is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in British Columbia →
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 Gavin Marshall
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 Gavin Marshall's practice in the field of employment, workers comp, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gavin Marshall brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in British Columbia, Ontario, Ontario Bar Association, and Ontario, Ontario Bar Association, Gavin Marshall can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, workers comp, and government, Gavin Marshall 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 Gavin Marshall 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 Gavin Marshall Handles in Vancouver
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Gavin Marshall has experience with under British Columbia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Gavin Marshall directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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