Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in construction and infrastructure law.
Founded in 1982 on a construction litigation platform, the firm continues to draw a large volume of assignments related to the construction and infrastructure industry. Given their team of highly skilled, experienced and industry-recognized lawyers, their clients are assured they are in strong, capable hands.
While the core of their business remains rooted in construction and infrastructure, they also offer their clients an extensive range of legal services in the fields of commercial litigation, professional liability, product liability, corporate commercial law, commercial real estate, employment and labour law, along with other, more specialized areas of focus.

Young Anderson acts for local governments providing advice to assist them in addressing the varied and complex issues that challenge their communities.
Their approach to providing legal services is to develop a long-term relationship with each of their clients, founded initially on competence and experience, and enhanced over time by reliable, straightforward and timely service - service that is sensitive to both the immediate circumstances and the broader public interest objectives of their clients.
Young Anderson seeks as well to transform current problems and concerns into opportunities for change, by providing advice that effectively addresses specific, immediate issues while at the same time recommending approaches and procedures that anticipate and prevent future legal problem.

Alexander Holburn is a full service regional law firm based in Vancouver with extensive expertise in all areas of litigation. Alexander Holburn has been a partner of the MIABC since its inception representing MIABC members in all manner of claims and litigation for three decades. They have practical experience relating to all matters affecting local governments and their operations. Their advocacy focuses on assessing risk, solving problems and providing excellent client service.

Established in 1885, Fulton & Company LLP is one of BC’s oldest law firms. Providing comprehensive legal advice and advocacy services to local governments for over five decades, their breadth of experience and results-oriented approach mean that their local government clients can always rely on us for timely, effective solutions to the complex issues affecting their communities. In addition to representing numerous local governments across the province, their firm has also acted as counsel for the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia since 1985.

Lidstone & Company Law Corporation is a local government law firm with offices in British Columbia and Alberta. Each of their lawyers has specialized knowledge and particular expertise in areas of municipal law, and collaborate closely with local government officials. They act as if they are In-House Counsel, in terms of response times and care and concern.

Stewart McDannold Stuart, affectionately known as “SMS”, is a firm devoted to providing legal services to local governments in British Columbia. They have deep experience and expertise as solicitors and litigators, providing proactive advice and risk management alongside strategic advocacy and liability defence to forward and protect the interests of local governments across the province.
They established the firm in 1988 with the primary goal of providing a full range of legal services at a reasonable cost to local governments, the MIABC, Regional Health Authorities, Provincial Ministries, and other public bodies and government organizations. They are proud of their long history of service to their clients.
SMS is located in the beautiful City of Victoria, the capital of B.C., on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island.

Opta Precise Services possesses the most comprehensive structured risk information property databases in Canada. With a history rooted in the Canadian Fire Underwriters’ Association (founded in 1883), Opta possesses more physical construction information and site-specific risk intelligence than any other organization in the country.
Opta Precise Services provides insurance and corporate clients with tools and information to help manage and authenticate risk information, in turn helping them discover and explore business opportunities, become more competitive, generate business and gain the insight required to make profitable business decisions. Setting industry recognized standards as the only organization in Canada that regularly gathers, collects, and updates information on fire grades, claims and loss histories, rating models, and historical maps, Opta is widely considered the industry standard for risk and insurance intelligence.

Twining, Short & Haakonson is a boutique litigation firm in Vancouver specializing in the field of insurance based litigation.
Their areas of expertise include construction disputes, professional negligence and discipline, errors and omissions, products liability, municipal law, bylaw enforcement, environmental law, marine law, fire loss, personal injury and insurance coverage issues.
Twining, Short & Haakonson has been defending local governments at all levels of the BC Courts for almost 25 years. Their lawyers have successfully defended municipalities and their officers in a range of disputes including fire negligence claims, construction disputes involving claims of faulty design and inspections, personal injury and police negligence claims. With each file they are committed to providing municipalities and their insurers with practical advice, thoughtful opinions on liability risk and exposure and advice on the best path to resolution, whether it be negotiation, mediation, summary or conventional trial.

The Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company of Canada (BI&I), a member of HSB Group and part of Munich Re’s Risk Solutions family, is the Canadian leader in equipment breakdown insurance, loss prevention, and inspection services. They set the standard for excellence, with unmatched engineering-based expertise, a long-term view of industry requirements, and commitment to service excellence in client relationships. They provide packaged products that can be adapted easily to your customers’ needs and seamlessly integrated with your way of doing business.

Carfra Lawton LLP is an established insurance defence boutique law firm offering proactive and effective legal services. They work closely with insurers, brokers and institutional risk managers and have a strong appreciation for each client’s unique approach and process for resolving claims. They are also sensitive to the pressures and issues impacting the insurance sector and government run insurance programs. They know their clients do not take risks with their files, and neither do they.

Civic Legal LLP provides solicitor and litigation services to municipalities and regional districts in all Local Government matters, Planning & Land Development, Procurement, Construction, Instructure, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Sustainable Growth.

When a loss occurs, a thorough investigation is imperative for many reasons, including coverage assessment, indemnity control and subrogation potential. Coast Claims adjusters have the experience to determine what level of investigation is required for each loss to ensure innovative, cost-effective claims handling, with a focus on fair and prompt resolution.
Coast Claims provides outstanding claims services through integrity, innovation, fairness and professionalism. They strive to project these values in their daily interactions with their clients, insureds and others in the industry.

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Guild Yule LLP is a longstanding regional firm with significant experience in all areas of litigation. Guild Yule has defended and advised BC local government, both MIABC members and others, for decades.  Guild Yule acts for the Province and various professions, including the Law Society of BC, defending all manner of legal and administrative proceedings.

One of the leading regional law firms in western Canada, Vancouver’s Harper Grey has been a part of the local legal landscape for more than a century. Their core strength in business law, corporate/commercial litigation, insurance law, administrative law, medical defence and health law has served as the foundation from which they have built many niche practices, enabling us to offer their clients a wide range of legal services.

Noratek Solutions Inc. (est. 1999) is a long established enterprise software development company. Their flagship product is CityReporterTM, an inspection management solution for local government. They have clients across North America that use CityReporterTM to more efficiently manage their inspection, repair, and maintenance programs by eliminating paper and replacing it with the latest digital technology. In 2019, they expanded their services further with the addition of a Risk Management Consulting division. Noratek’s goal is to provide effective and affordable solutions to local governments, large or small.

When any loss occurs, Payne Travis & Associates promise their clients a thorough investigation. Their claims handling procedures includes coverage assessment, indemnity control and subrogation potential. Payne Travis adjusters have the diverse experience to ensure innovative, cost-effective claims handling, with a focus on fair and prompt resolution for all.
Payne Travis & Associates provides claims adjusting and related services to insurers, brokers, self-insurers, lawyers, property managers, risk managers, and private and governmental institutions. Their area of coverage effectively spans from as far west as Ucuelet / Tofino (including Port Alberni, Comox, Cowichan Valley) through the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley, stretching as far east as Princeton and Merritt, BC.