Scott A. Dawson

Scott A. Dawson

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Awarded Practice Areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution Corporate and Commercial Litigation Defamation and Media Law Insurance Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution Corporate and Commercial Litigation Defamation and Media Law Insurance Law
Works at
Dennis Dawson James Aitken LLP

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

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.

Works at
Dennis Dawson James Aitken LLP

3 Best Lawyers awards

Dennis Dawson James Aitken LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of British Columbia, LL.B., graduated 1994
  • Carleton University, B.A, graduated 1991

Bar Admissions

  • British Columbia, 1995

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

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 2026 for work in:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Defamation and Media Law
  • Insurance Law

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