Our Firm
Richter Trial Lawyers specialize in wills variation claims in estate litigation, division of family property in family law claims and brain injuries in personal injury claims. We received a $4 million jury award in a personal injury claim, obtained a $4 million trial decision, upheld on appeal in a family property division dispute and have multiple trial decisions in wills variation claims, all for our clients. We like to call ourselves the good firm because have obtained good, sometimes great results for clients in court, mediations and settlement.
We are not a paper tiger law firm: our business model is not to avoid court, run a mill and settle cases for pennies on the dollar. Neither did we get into estate litigation and family law because ICBC work is drying up, we have done it for years: see the estate file McBride v. Voth, 2010 BCSC 443, now cited by judges 52 times; and family file BLS v. DJS, 2019 BCSC 846, BLS v. DJS, 2021 BCSC 1311, BLS v. DJS, 2022 BCSC 764 and Sperring v. Shutiak, 2023 BCCA 54, now cited by judges 28 times.
We do not like the approach of many downtown firms. We treat our clients more like friends, they are free to call the office and speak to their lawyer, paralegal or assistant who go by their first names John, Michael, Kristina, Emma and Megan, not Mr. Richter. We regularly visit our clients’ homes when necessary for the case or the client. Our office in Kerrisdale is warm and inviting. We are not perfect about responding to emails and returning calls the same day, but we try to be.
If you want lawyers with experience and a proven track record in wills variation claims, division of family property or brain injuries, telephone us for a free consultation.
Expertise
John M. Richter and his associates have conducted numerous Supreme Court trials and appeals and chambers applications. We have represented our client’s interest before all levels of court in British Columbia as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. Our experience and focus on exceptional client service enables us to provide innovative and cost-effective strategies for our clients and effectively execute those strategies.
Our Approach
At Richter Trial Lawyers we know that no case or client is the same. We take a personal approach and work closely with our clients to develop comprehensive strategies tailored to each client’s individual needs. John Richter created the firm for the purpose of providing exceptional legal advice and representation outside the confines of the traditional “downtown” firm. Our team of litigators focus on trying difficult cases and advancing their client’s interest throughout the dispute process. Where possible we engage in alternative dispute resolution strategies such as mediation or arbitration while remaining litigation ready. We encourage you to visit our Kerrisdale office and meet the team.
Estate
the goodchoice for wills variation, trust litigation, and problem executors
Family
the goodchoice for divorce and separation, property division, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury
the goodchoice for lawyers with experience in car accidents, slip and falls, brain injury, and chronic pain
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Richter Trial Lawyers is happy to welcome our newest addition, Emma Wright, beginning September 2023. Emma will be joining us as an articling student. Emma grew up in Ottawa, ON. She started her academic journey when she moved to London, ON, where she received her B.A. with honours at Western University. Recently, she graduated with […]