Dan is a litigator at Clark Wilson with a focus on construction and commercial disputes.

A dedicated advocate who understands the impact that disputes have on businesses, Dan works to resolve disputes efficiently through pre-litigation negotiation. When litigation becomes necessary, Dan acts as a strong advocate for his clients. Having appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, Dan is well equipped to prosecute and defend claims through litigation.

At every stage of the litigation process, Dan is committed to finding practical, efficient, and fair resolutions for his clients through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. Dan appreciates the importance of reputation and relationships in business and considers the long-term impact on his clients’ business when he approaches disputes and potential resolutions.

In his construction litigation practice, Dan assists clients on matters involving builders liens, defect and negligence claims, and delay claims. He regularly gives presentations to industry stakeholders on construction related matters, including builders liens.

In his commercial litigation practice, Dan assists businesses and individuals with various matters, including claims for breach of contract, creditors remedies, partnership and shareholder disputes, and real property disputes.

Dan has been an active member of the Canadian Bar Association of BC during his career, and he currently serves on the organization’s Board of Directors.

Services

Construction litigation Commercial and corporate litigation
Builders lien claims Business disputes
Prosecution and defence of negligence claims Breach of contract claims and contract disputes
Defect, delay, and extras claims Fraud claims
Shareholder and partnership disputes Creditor’s remedies, pre-judgement remedies and post-judgement collection
Appellate advocacy Real estate and development disputes
Awards & Distinctions
  • Thorsteinssons Prize in Taxation, 2016
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Prosecution of multi-day trial to recover subcontractor’s unpaid accounts
  • Trial counsel for plaintiff-subcontractor in action for recovery of unpaid invoices. After a multi-day trial, obtained judgement in favour of the plaintiff for the full amount of its unpaid invoices, successfully defended against the defendant’s counterclaim for negligence, and obtained an order for double costs against the defendant: TNT Industries Ltd. v K5 Contracting Ltd., 2018 BCSC 592
Obtained summary judgement in case of investment fraud
  • Successfully obtained summary judgement for investor-plaintiff for return of significant investment funds: unreported decision.
  • Acted as appellant counsel and successfully defended the defendants’ appeal of the order: unreported decision.
Dismissal of action for want of prosecution
  • Successfully obtained judgement to dismiss an Action for want of prosecution (delay). The plaintiff had sought CAD$13 million+ in damages from the defendant: unreported decision.
  • Successfully obtained judgement to dismiss an Action for want of prosecution in a builders lien and breach of contract claim: unreported decision.
Recovery of assets and real property in fraud claims
  • Obtained injunctive relief for an order of possession and recovery of property, securing the return of $250,000+ of culturally significant artwork that was wrongfully detailed from plaintiff-artist.
  • Recovery of client’s beneficial and legal interest in residential real estate in case of investment fraud.
Prosecution and defence of lien claims
  • Counsel for trade contractors in various claims for unpaid fees and extras, obtaining full payment of lien claims.
  • Counsel for developers and general contractors in defending against lien actions.
Prosecution of various claims including:
  • Negligent construction services.
  • Investment fraud.
  • Real property disputes, including collapsed real estate transactions and disputes over beneficial ownership of property.
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes.
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Awards & Distinctions
  • Thorsteinssons Prize in Taxation, 2016
Industry Involvement
  • Member, Law Society of BC
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (“CBABC”)
  • Member, Trial Lawyers Associate of BC
  • Director (Young Lawyers Representative), CBABC Board of Directors
  • Member, Civil Litigation – Vancouver, CBABC
  • Member, Construction Law – Vancouver, CBABC
  • Former Young Lawyers Representative to Provincial Council, CBABC
  • Former County Representative for Victoria, CBABC
  • Former Chair, Young Lawyers – Victoria, CBABC
  • Former Vice Chair, Young Lawyers – Victoria, CBABC
  • Former Treasurer, Young Lawyers – Victoria, CBABC
  • Former Secretary, Civil Litigation – Vancouver Island, CBABC
  • Former Executive Member (Social Coordinator), Victoria Bar Association
Education & Call to Bar
  • Call to Bar, British Columbia, 2017
  • University of Victoria, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2016
  • University of Victoria, Bachelors degree, 2012