Atty. Sarah Fitzpatrick
Sarah Fitzpatrick’s practice focuses on the areas of charities and not-for-profits. She provides general advice to these clients, to assist them in carrying out their missions and mandates.
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Sarah Fitzpatrick is a trusts attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (2014). Educated at University of Victoria (LL.B., 2013) and University of Toronto (B.A., 2008). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Charities / Non-Profit Law, Vancouver (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Charities / Non-Profit Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sarah Fitzpatrick’s practice focuses on the areas of charities and not-for-profits
- She provides general advice to these clients, to assist them in carrying out their missions and mandates
- Sarah counsels charities and not-for-profit clients on governance matters, tax and regulatory compliance, social enterprise and gift planning
- She also assists clients with general corporate legal matters including major business contracts, transactions and restructuring
- Sarah's practice is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for Charities and Non-Profit Law (2021-2024)
- Trusts and Estates (2023-2024) and Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2021-2024) for her practice in Charities/Not-For-Profit Law
- She was named "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in Canada in Charities/Non-Profit Law (2022 and 2024)
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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 andnue, 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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