Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC, Appellate Attorney in the United States
Over 6 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Construction, and Insurance
Practicing appellate since 2020.
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Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Construction, and Insurance. Christopher has over 6 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Experience
- over 6 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Construction · Insurance
- Handles Appellate, Construction, and Insurance matters from Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
- Over 6 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Vancouver (Canada) (2022).
About Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC: Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Construction, and Insurance. Christopher has over 6 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christopher takes on
Christopher concentrates on appellate, construction, insurance, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Insurance
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Product Liability
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Appellate cases nationwide
Christopher takes appellate matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Construction cases nationwide
Christopher takes construction matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Christopher takes insurance matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases nationwide
Christopher takes product liability matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC — appellate lawyer in the U.S.
Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Construction, and Insurance. Christopher has over 6 years of legal experience.
Chris is a Partner with Harper Grey and has over 25 years’ experience with all aspects of civil litigation. The focus of Chris’ practice is complex, multi-party disputes. He is counsel in some of Canada’s largest and most technically challenging cases in the fields of product liability, environmental contamination and construction.
Chris’ education and background in the field of chemical engineering makes him particularly adept at dealing with complex issues and evidence such as hydrocarbon migration in soils, large scale landslides, covalent bond failure analysis, and econometric modeling. Chris’ case experience includes acting as counsel in the Mount Polley mining disaster litigation, the Canadian tobacco healthcare cost-recovery lawsuits and a number of significant class action proceedings including British Columbia’s proposed national class action for opioid-related health care costs. Relying on his abilities to effectively analyze complex scientific evidence, Chris’ clients also seek his advice on climate change-related matters.
During his practice, Chris has worked on a number of inter-jurisdictional matters with counsel throughout Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Chris also works with a number of First Nations to support their efforts to achieve reconciliation through recognition of their Aboriginal title and rights.
Chris has represented his clients in courts across Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, the courts of appeal in British Columbia, Ontario and New Brunswick and the trial courts of British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland, and the Yukon.
How Christopher handles appellate matters
Chris is a Partner with Harper Grey and has over 25 years’ experience with all aspects of civil litigation. The focus of Chris’ practice is complex, multi-party disputes. He is counsel in some of Canada’s largest and most technically challenging cases in the fields of product liability, environmental contamination and construction. Chris’ education and background in the field of chemical…
Who Christopher represents
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, construction, and insurance matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Victoria
LL.B. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
Yukon, Law Society o
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British Columbia, La
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British Columbia, Ap
2020 · ACTIVE
Christopher studied at LL.B. in University of Victoria.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed LL.B. in University of Victoria. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Christopher has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Vancouver (Canada)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Vancouver (Canada) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC's office in Vancouver
Christopher's primary office is at 650 West Georgia Street, Suite 3200, Vancouver, British Columbia. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher M. "Chris" Rusnak KC
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in this state typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside the area?
Christopher evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Christopher's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new appellate clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.