Atty. Robert J. McDonell
Robert's practice includes general civil litigation before the British Columbia Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada - representing all levels of government and major industries in the fields of corporate, commercial, mass torts, class actions, transportation infrastructure, construction, insurance, land use planning, environmental, highways, pipelines, railway, recreation, maritime, first nations, and administrative law. He has broad experience in litigation of major cases, including trials, appeals, mediations, and arbitrations conc
Administrative and Public Law & More Attorney
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About Robert J. McDonell at a Glance
Robert J. McDonell is a business, product liability, litigation, and government attorney, practicing at Farris LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law (2026).
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About Robert J. McDonell
- Robert's practice includes general civil litigation before the British Columbia Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada - representing all levels of government and major industries in the fields of corporate, commercial, mass torts, class actions, transportation infrastructure, construction, insurance, land use planning, environmental, highways, pipelines, railway, recreation, maritime, first nations, and administrative law
- He has broad experience in litigation of major cases, including trials, appeals, mediations, and arbitrations concerning issues of natural resources, transportation, public utilities, agriculture, fisheries, environmental, first nations, construction, insurance coverage and claims, and engineering law
- He has been extensively involved in land use planning and property development, and in work performed for public and private land users, including wilderness planning, utilities, public infrastructure, recreational and industrial development
- Robert has experience in all areas of the law of property expropriation
- He also has extensive experience in the field of product liability, marketing, competition law and, in particular, the issues of anti-competitive practices reviewable by the Competition Tribunal
- Robert provides advice to a number of clients on international trade matters with emphasis on the initiation and enforcement of anti-dumping and countervailing duties
- Robert has appeared as counsel before numerous regulatory boards, tribunals, and commissions
- He has, in the past, acted as Commission counsel on Royal Commissions of Inquiry
- He also has substantial experience in the regulation of professionals including lawyers, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, optometrists, and brokers
- Robert also acts as a mediator in the resolution and settlement of disputes
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Robert J. McDonell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. McDonell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.
Business & Corporate Law
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert J. McDonell is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys →
Product Liability
Robert J. McDonell is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys →
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert J. McDonell is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys →
Government & Administrative Law
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Robert J. McDonell is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys →
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, product liability, and litigation, Robert J. McDonell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Robert J. McDonell maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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