David Wotherspoon
About David Wotherspoon
David Wotherspoon is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2017. David Wotherspoon is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Defamation and Media Law
- Information Technology Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Technology Law
Current Firm: Wotherspoon Law
Education: University of British Columbia, graduated 1991
Location: Vancouver, BC
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