Timothy Pettit |
Tim is a partner and practices
general litigation and trial work. Tim's litigation practice is broad
and wide-ranging and he has represented clients in various matters
including insurance law, personal injury, wrongful dismissal and
other employment matters, human rights complaints, commercial disputes,
products liability cases, loss of property cases, medical malpractice,
fraud, labour arbitration grievances, and mediations. Tim prides
himself on working vigorously to protect his client's legal interests.
In the course of his practice, Tim has appeared before many levels
of court and various administrative tribunals, in addition to jury
trials.
Born in Brantford, Ontario, Tim grew up
in both Ontario and British Columbia, attended at the University
of British Columbia for a Bachelor in History (Honours) from 1984-1988
and the University of Western Ontario for his L.L.B. After
articling and being called to the Bar in Ontario, Tim decided to
return to British Columbia and has practiced in BC since 1993.
Tim
has provided advice on special projects for the Insurance Corporation
of British Columbia, been a panellist for ICBC's "Defending
Low Velocity Impact Claims" series of presentations, and authored
Defending LVI Claims in Provincial Court for general dissemination
among lawyers practising in this area across the Province of British
Columbia. Tim is a member of the North Shore Bar Association and
the Trial Lawyers of British Columbia. He has also contributed his
time and energies to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals.
Tim is an avid hiker, snowshoer, canoeist
and lover of the outdoors and enjoys the North Shore Mountains, the
Kootenays and the Cariboo. He is married with two children, three
cats and a dog.
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