Atty. Shane D. Coblin
Shane is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on real estate and commercial business disputes. He regularly advises senior executives, in-house counsel, real estate development companies, investors, family-owned businesses and individuals on dispute-avoidance strategies.
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Shane D. Coblin is a business, real estate, construction, and litigation attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Kornfeld LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2002) and British Columbia (2006). Educated at Queen’s University (LLB) and University of Western Ontario (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shane is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on real estate and commercial business disputes
- He regularly advises senior executives, in-house counsel, real estate development companies, investors, family-owned businesses and individuals on dispute-avoidance strategies
- When issues cannot be resolved through negotiation, Shane delivers effective representation at all levels of court, before administrative tribunals and in mediations and arbitrations. “My clients focus on making and delivering high-quality products and services
- I help prevent conflicts before they arise and minimize potential liability when they do, so that my clients can apply their energy and resources toward achieving their core business goals.” In the real estate and construction arenas, Shane represents owners, investors and major developers in complex disputes with shareholders, vendors, contractors, builders, strata corporations and other parties
- He has advised clients in a broad range of matters involving sales, purchases, leases, contractor and subcontractor agreements, breach of contract, zoning and easements
- He has extensive experience representing clients in matters involving the Real Estate Development Marketing Act, the Strata Property Act and the Builders Lien Act
- He also advises corporations and individuals in shareholder disputes and matters involving securities, contracts and partnerships, insolvency, estate litigation, fiduciary obligations, negligence and fraud, including matters before the B.C
- Securities Commission
- Shane is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and he has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a “Litigation Star”
- He has an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standing as rated by his peers
- Shane is called to the bar of British Columbia and Ontario
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Shane D. Coblin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane D. Coblin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Shane D. Coblin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in British Columbia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Shane D. Coblin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in British Columbia →
Shane D. Coblin is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in British Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Shane D. Coblin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in British Columbia →
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 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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