Simon Margolis,
K.C.

EMAIL: smargolis@cmbmediation.com
PHONE: 604 639 3173
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Simon is a senior litigator and skilled mediator/arbitrator. Following his call to the bar in 1983, he developed a broad commercial and insurance based practice, representing clients at all levels of court. Simon also earned a reputation for fairness and for providing practical and cost-effective advice in assisting clients to resolve many disputes without the necessity of trial.

Recognizing a need, Simon launched his mediation and arbitration practice in 2004 while a senior partner at Bull Housser & Tupper LLP (now Norton Rose Fulbright). In the ensuing years, he has mediated a wide range of cases in a variety of sectors, including claims involving property damage, professional liability, construction, environmental contamination, real estate, bodily injury, employment and First Nations issues, among others. He is also regularly retained to arbitrate a variety of commercial and UMP matters.

As managing partner at Bull Housser from 2011 to 2016, Simon enhanced his business acumen, demonstrating his natural ability to lead, work cooperatively and collaboratively with others and, when required, make the difficult decisions – skills he employs regularly in his mediation and arbitration practice.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College 1979

  • LLB, University of British Columbia 1982

  • Called to the Bar of British Columbia 1983

 

 

 

 

 

ADR-Related Affiliations, Activities & Recognition

  • 2012 Appointed Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel)

  • Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Mediators

  • Member of Mediate BC

  • Panel member of British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre

  • 2015 Legal 500 Canada: recommended lawyer in the area of Dispute Resolution

  • Best Lawyers in Canada: recognized since 2011 for alternative dispute resolution, corporate and commercial litigation, and insurance and aboriginal law.

  • Best Lawyers in Canada: 2019 Lawyer of the Year in alternate dispute resolution in Vancouver

  • 2023 - named in Who's Who Legal (ADR)

  • Member, Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

 

 
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