Local Government Law

Murdy & McAllister

BARRISTERS AND  SOLICITORS
office (604) 689-5263
fax (604) 689-9029
Two Bentall Centre
1155-555 Burrard Street
P.O. Box 49059
Vancouver, B.C.
V7X 1C4

Our Practice

The lawyers at Murdy & McAllister have experience in matters that include the following:

Local government law, including the preparation and review of bylaws and agreements, and general matters related to local government authority and procedure.

Litigation including:

  • the defence of municipal liability claims including those based on negligence, trespass, nuisance and breach of statute

  • bylaw enforcement

  • election challenges

  • injunctions

  • defending challenges of bylaws and applications for judicial review

  • contract litigation

  • subdivision appeals

  • the defence of claims alleging bad faith and misfeasance by employees and elected officials

  • attendance before various regulatory tribunals.

Administrative Law

Airport Administration Issues

Computer Law

Constitutional Law, including issues under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Construction Law

Contract Law

Environmental Law

Expropriation, including claims alleging related business loss and injurious affection

First Nations Law

Information and Privacy Law

Inquests

Insurance Coverage

Intellectual Property Law

Judicial Review

Labour and Employment Law

Land Use and Planning Law

Police Force and Police Board Issues

Procurement, Including Tenders and RFP's

Project Finance

Property Assessment and Taxation

Property Development

Public-Private Partnerships

Real Estate Law