Atty. John Vamplew

Atty. John Vamplew

John’s practice focuses on a broad range of complex insurance coverage, subrogation and property damage disputes. John has extensive experience handling fire loss, product liability and class action claims and he routinely advises insurers on coverage obligations under CGL, Commercial Property, Comprehensive Homeowner, Course of Construction and Life & Disability policies.

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About John Vamplew at a glance

John Vamplew is a Director, practicing at Whitelaw-Twining. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ssd, class action, product liability, and health care. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1995) and Northwest Territories (2002). Educated at University of New Brunswick (LL.B., 1994) and University of British Columbia (B.A. Harvard, 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Canadian Bar Association Insurance Law, Product Liability and ADR Sections Past Chair, National Insurance Section, Canadian Bar Association Past Chair, BC Insurance Section, Canadian Bar Association.

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  • John’s practice focuses on a broad range of complex insurance coverage, subrogation and property damage disputes
  • John has extensive experience handling fire loss, product liability and class action claims and he routinely advises insurers on coverage obligations under CGL, Commercial Property, Comprehensive Homeowner, Course of Construction and Life & Disability policies
  • John is a co-founder of the firm’s Subrogation Practice Group and a past chair of the firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group
  • John, who identifies as legally blind, is also a co-founder of the firm’s Disability & Inclusion Committee
  • John enjoys finding creative solutions to complex disputes
  • To better serve his clients, John has recently completed the Mediation Program at Harvard Law School, the “Mediating the Litigated Case” program at Pepperdine University’s Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution and is currently in the process of earning an LL.M. degree in Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School
  • Outside of work, John likes to cook, travel and spend time with his wife Crystal and their two teenage boys To the astonishment of friends and family, John has twice completed the Vancouver-Whistler Gran Fondo bike ride

Practice Areas Explained

John Vamplew's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Vamplew handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Social Security Disability

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Health Care Law

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Vamplew

What practice areas does John Vamplew handle?
John Vamplew focuses on personal injury, ssd, class action, product liability, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has John Vamplew practiced law?
John Vamplew has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Vamplew go to law school?
John Vamplew earned their education at (LL.B., 1994); (B.A. Harvard, 1990).
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What awards or recognition has John Vamplew received?
John Vamplew's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.B.
University of New Brunswick
- 1994
B.A. Harvard
University of British Columbia
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1995
Northwest Territories
Admitted: 2002

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