Atty. Kim A. Wigmore

Atty. Kim A. Wigmore

Kim Wigmore's practice involves a broad range of insurance litigation with a focus on casualty, professional liability, and transportation-related insurance issues. He appears frequently in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

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About Kim A. Wigmore at a glance

Kim A. Wigmore is a insurance and maritime attorney, practicing at DWF LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (1995). Educated at Dalhousie University (—, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Maritime Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Kim Wigmore's practice involves a broad range of insurance litigation with a focus on casualty, professional liability, and transportation-related insurance issues. He appears frequently in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Kim also has extensive experience in mediations.

Kim's particular areas of experience include:
  • acting for defendants in all types of transportation-related accidents. including bodily injury and wrongful death
  • acting for defendants in marine and inland marine cargo defence and subrogation
  • acting for defendants in professional negligence claims involving architects, engineers and other design professionals
  • acting for defendants in property damage and casualty claims, with particular emphasis on fire losses, product liability, occupiers liability and construction deficiency claims
  • advising insurers on coverage obligations under all types of policies including Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity, Cargo, Professional Indemnity, CGL and Comprehensive Homeowners
    Kim is a Managing Director of Whitelaw Twining, is the head of the Whitelaw Twining's Transportation Group, is past chair of the British Columbia Maritime Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, a Director of the Canadian Transport Lawyers Association, and a former executive member of the Marine Insurance Association of British Columbia.

Practice Areas Explained

Kim A. Wigmore's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Frequently Asked

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What practice areas does Kim A. Wigmore handle?
Kim A. Wigmore focuses on insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Kim A. Wigmore practiced law?
Kim A. Wigmore has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Kim A. Wigmore go to law school?
Kim A. Wigmore earned their education at (—, 1994).
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What awards or recognition has Kim A. Wigmore received?
Kim A. Wigmore's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Maritime Law; Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law; Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

Dalhousie University
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maritime Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in the Best Lawyers in Canada from 2013 - 2015 (Maritime Law & Transportation Law)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Transportation Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2025

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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