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Wrongful death Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jim on a complicated wrongful death of a child in an accident with a bus. Jim took the case on, despite a somewhat biased investigation in which the city claimed that their bus driver wasn't responsible. Jim showed dogged determination to get to the bottom of the case and we prosecuted the case together to a very successful result. If I or a family member had a matter in Vancouver, Jim would be who I call."
Litigation Attorney | Jul 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a senior member of the bar and displays the attributes of professionalism associated with his status. He is very good to work with and is very constructive."