Scott A. Dawson

Scott A. Dawson


Dennis James Aitken LLP

Recognized since 2010

Vancouver, British Columbia

Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Defamation and Media Law

Insurance Law

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Scott Dawson is a partner in the litigation department and a trial lawyer experienced in the resolution of a broad range of commercial disputes.

He regularly appears before British Columbia Courts as part of his business-focused civil litigation practice. His cases cover a wide variety of commercial litigation issues including supply contracts, insurance / reinsurance, directors' fiduciary duties, international and domestic agency disputes, shareholder disputes and corporate reorganizations. Mr. Dawson also has considerable experience resolving real estate disputes, negligence claims, non-union workplace disputes and a broad array of media matters, including crisis management.

His practice also involves assisting lawyers in respect Law Society discipline proceedings.

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Location
  • 800 - 543 Granville Street
    Vancouver, BC V6C 1X8
    Canada
Education
  • University of British Columbia, LL.B., graduated 1994
  • Carleton University, B.A, graduated 1991
Bar Admissions
  • British Columbia, 1995

Dennis James Aitken LLP
Vancouver, British Columbia

3 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Defamation and Media Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Defamation and Media Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Defamation and Media Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Defamation and Media Law, Vancouver, Canada (2023)
  • Defamation and Media Law, Vancouver, Canada (2018)
  • Defamation and Media Law, Vancouver, Canada (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Defamation and Media Law
  • Insurance Law

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