Atty. Scott Boucher
Scott Boucher focuses his practice on commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on trusts and estate disputes, as well as insolvency and restructuring matters. He advises clients on a broad range of issues, including wills variation and validity claims, elder law and capacity matters, receiverships, CCAA and bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosures, and contract, corporate, and property disputes.
Corporate And Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC
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About Scott Boucher at a Glance
Scott Boucher is a trusts, business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Boucher
- Scott Boucher focuses his practice on commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on trusts and estate disputes, as well as insolvency and restructuring matters
- He advises clients on a broad range of issues, including wills variation and validity claims, elder law and capacity matters, receiverships, CCAA and bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosures, and contract, corporate, and property disputes
- He has appeared before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada
- His litigation experience spans complex trust disputes, estate administration challenges, and insolvency-related proceedings involving individuals and corporate entities
- Scott holds an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia and earned his law degree at Dalhousie University, where he was awarded a Schulich Scholarship for academic excellence and community service
- He completed a clerkship at the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 2012, and after articling, spent 11 years practising at a global law firm in Vancouver
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Boucher's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Boucher handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Vancouver.
Trusts in Vancouver
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Business & Corporate Law in Vancouver
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott Boucher is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in British Columbia →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Vancouver
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Scott Boucher is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in British Columbia →
Civil Litigation in Vancouver
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Scott Boucher is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in British Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Vancouver
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.
Vancouver Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Vancouver-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Vancouver Choose Scott Boucher
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott Boucher's practice in the field of trusts, business, bankruptcy, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and bankruptcy, Scott Boucher can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Vancouver
A Vancouver-based practice means Scott Boucher attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Scott Boucher Handles in Vancouver
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Scott Boucher has experience with under British Columbia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Scott Boucher directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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