Why does my client need a multi-jurisdictional lawyer?

As a practitioner, you're well aware that "having the facts on your side" is only one component of success in litigation. To prevail in a lawsuit before United States courts, it's critical to work with a lawyer familiar with the distinctions between Canadian and American laws on both substantive and procedural issues. Such distinctions can be significant - both in the liability standards imposed on a defendant, and in the heads of damage a plaintiff is entitled to collect. In many cross border cases, an incident may implicate contacts with more than one jurisdiction, raising questions as to which state or province's law might apply to issues in your case. Multi-jurisdictional cases demand counsel with experience in comparing the laws of all jurisdictions touched by the litigation, and in advocating for the application of the law best suited to the facts presented and the interests of the client. For an example of how this principle works in practice, see Tepei v. Uniroyal discussed in our Notable BC and Washington Cases Section.

Generous Referral Fees Paid

We offer generous referral fees (in one case, we paid $333,228.24 to a lawyer who brought us in to help with their client's case) coupled with the opportunity for you to remain as involved in your client's matter as you wish. With our assistance, you can retain valuable clients with the confidence that their cross border legal problems are getting the specialized attention they deserve.

What services can Cross Border Law provide for my client?

Cross Border Law combines the services offered by a first-rate civil litigation firm with substantial experience in the evaluation and handling of claims which implicate complex multi-jurisdictional legal issues. We are licensed to practice both in British Columbia and Washington State courts, and possess the ability to handle actions in other U.S. jurisdictions through pro hac vice admission and/or affiliation with lawyers who share our expertise and enthusiasm. Additionally, our prior litigation experience on both sides of the border has enabled us to develop strong relationships with a host of expert witnesses throughout North America - ensuring that we bring the best talent to bear in support of our clients' claims and legal theories.

I don't typically collaborate with other lawyers/firms on my cases. How would such an arrangement work?

With written consent of the client, we often entertain referral fees to lawyers, recognizing the significant value of developing the client. In certain circumstances, we would also consider associating with other lawyers/firms - we would be lead trial counsel and handle the liability side of the case, while you would be primarily responsible for developing the damages side, of course, with our advice as to the heads of damage available. Meanwhile, we would treat your client like your client. Fees would be shared by written agreement with full disclosure to the client, and our firm's relative fee would likely increase over yours in the event that it became necessary to proceed to trial. We typically share the cost of advancing disbursements in proportion to the fees recoverable.

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