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Leading Class Action and Personal Injury Trial Lawyers
When facing powerful insurance companies or large corporations, you need a legal team that isn’t afraid of the courtroom. Rice Harbut Elliott LLP is a premier litigation firm in Vancouver, widely recognized for its aggressive advocacy and precedent-setting victories. Evolving from a legacy of over 50 years (formerly Jarvis McGee Rice), the firm has cemented its reputation as one of Canada’s top choices for complex personal injury and class action lawsuits. Located in the heart of downtown on Howe Street, they exclusively represent plaintiffs-never insurance companies. If you have been seriously injured or are part of a group harmed by defective products, and you need to find a trial lawyer who commands respect in the legal community, Rice Harbut Elliott is the firm to call.
Relentless Advocacy for the Injured
Rice Harbut Elliott specializes in high-stakes litigation where the technical details matter. Their practice areas are focused and deep:
- Class Actions: Representing groups in major cases, such as the Humboldt Broncos crash, defective medical devices, and consumer product liability.
- Medical Malpractice: Holding healthcare professionals accountable for negligence that causes life-altering harm.
- Serious Personal Injury: Expertise in brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, and orthopaedic injuries resulting from car accidents.
- Insurance Denials: Fighting for policyholders when fire, life, or disability claims are unjustly denied.
The firm’s philosophy is simple: Truth is currency. They prepare every case as if it is going to trial, a strategy that often forces better settlements from opponents who wish to avoid facing them in court.
Recognized Excellence in British Columbia
The partners-John Rice, Jon Harbut, and Michael Elliott-are consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada, and the firm plays a leadership role in the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. Their office at 980 Howe is a hub of legal activity, situated right across from the Provincial Court. Whether you are dealing with a complex ICBC claim or a national class action, hiring a lawyer from Rice Harbut Elliott means securing a team that out-works and out-thinks the opposition. 🇨🇦
Specializing In
Class Action Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability
Address & Location
980 Howe, 980 Howe St Suite 820, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1A8
Building Location
Located in the 980 Howe building, a LEED Gold certified office tower in downtown Vancouver. It is situated on the corner of Howe Street and Nelson Street, directly across from the Provincial Court of British Columbia.
Suite Access
The office is on the 8th Floor. The building features a modern lobby with concierge and secure elevator access.
Parking Details
Paid underground parking is available within the building (access off Nelson St). There are also surface lots and street parking nearby.
Public Transit
Highly accessible via TransLink. The Vancouver City Centre Canada Line station is a short walk away. Several bus routes run along Howe and Granville Streets.
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