Atty. Scott A. McCann
Scott advises and represents employers in all areas of labour and employment law. His practice focuses on human resources, terminations, policy development, and human rights.
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About Scott A. McCann at a glance
Scott A. McCann is a employment attorney based in Victoria, British Columbia, practicing at Zacharias McCann LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (2003) and Yukon (2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Victoria, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott advises and represents employers in all areas of labour and employment law
- His practice focuses on human resources, terminations, policy development, and human rights
- Scott has experience appearing before arbitration boards, a variety of administrative tribunals, and has appeared as counsel in all levels of court in British Columbia
- Scott acts for a broad spectrum of clients in both the public and private sector, across nearly all industries, including not for profit
- A large part of Scott's practice involves providing legal advice, policy development, and training seminars for a number of Bands and First Nations and other Indigenous organizations in British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories
- Scott focuses on providing his clients with solid, common sense, day-to-day advice
- Scott takes a proactive approach with his clients to improve their workplace situations, educating them, so they can solve problems as they arise
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Scott A. McCann's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott A. McCann handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 Victoria 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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