Atty. Patrick Bruce
Patrick Bruce is a Partner in Alexander Holburn’s Insurance group. His practice is primarily litigation-based with an emphasis on insurance defence, insurance coverage and alternative dispute resolution.
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Patrick Bruce is a insurance attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (2011). Educated at University of Western Ontario (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Bruce is a Partner in Alexander Holburn’s Insurance group
- His practice is primarily litigation-based with an emphasis on insurance defence, insurance coverage and alternative dispute resolution
- Patrick has experience with technically complex, multi-party personal injury, casualty, and liability claims
- He has acted for large global insurers and their insureds across a wide range of industries, including complex personal injury claims, subrogated matters, property damage, construction claims, and other matters
- Patrick also has experience interpreting and applying provincial and federal privacy legislation, especially in the context of data breaches and the need to report to the relevant privacy commissioners
- In his capacity as counsel, Patrick’s approach is to focus on first understanding his client’s unique objectives before recommending a course of action to efficiently and creatively resolve claims
- He works closely with his clients throughout the process and is committed to providing a high level of service on all matters
- Patrick is an experienced trial lawyer and he has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia, including the Court of Appeal, Provincial and Supreme Courts
- He is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution, having mediated many claims including complex multi-party matters
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in British Columbia
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.
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