Dean A. O'Leary, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Energy, and General · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Partner
Practicing business since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Dean A. O'Leary is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Dean has over 40 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Business · Energy · General
- Handles Business, Energy, and General matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Dean A. O'Leary: Dean A. O'Leary is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Dean has over 40 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Dean takes on
Dean concentrates on business, energy, general, government, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dean handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases nationwide
Dean takes business 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 Dean agrees to represent you.
Energy cases nationwide
Dean takes energy 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 Dean agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Dean takes general 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 Dean agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Dean takes government 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 Dean agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Dean takes m&a 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 Dean agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Dean A. O'Leary — business lawyer in the U.S.
Dean A. O'Leary is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. Dean has over 40 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Dean O’Leary’s practice has encompassed a wide variety of matters that include corporate reorganizations; corporate financings; business acquisitions and divestitures, including share and asset purchase transactions; property rezoning; expropriations and advising on the drafting of legislation to effect transactions.
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory names Dean as among the leading corporate commercial lawyers in British Columbia. Dean has also been recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada Directory since 2020 in the area of Energy Law, and was named in Lexpert’s 2019 rankings of “Canada’s Leading Infastructure Lawyers” and “Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers.” Dean has received a “high to very high” legal ability rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an authoritative and global source for identifying leading lawyers and law firms.
Year of Call
1986
Legal Recognition
•The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026)
•Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2020)
•Lexpert Leading Infrastructure Lawyers (2019)
•Lexpert Leading Energy Lawyers (2019)
•Martindale-Hubbell Ranking (BV)
In the News
Recognition
61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory
September 4, 2025
Recognition
61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory
August 29, 2024
Recognition
52 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory
August 24, 2023
How Dean handles business matters
Dean O’Leary’s practice has encompassed a wide variety of matters that include corporate reorganizations; corporate financings; business acquisitions and divestitures, including share and asset purchase transactions; property rezoning; expropriations and advising on the drafting of legislation to effect transactions. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory names Dean as among the leading corporate…
Who Dean represents
Dean reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of British Columbia
LL.B. · 1985
University of British Columbia
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Dean's state bar admissions
British Columbia
1986 · ACTIVE
Dean studied at LL.B. in University of British Columbia and B.A. in University of British Columbia.
Law school and academic background
Dean completed LL.B. in University of British Columbia and B.A. in University of British Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dean runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Dean has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Dean's professional memberships and bar associations
Affiliations •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia •Member of the Canadian Bar Association •Member of the Vancouver Bar Association •Member of the British Columbia Expropriation Association
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Locations
Dean A. O'Leary's office in Vancouver
Dean's primary office is at Pacific Centre South, 25th Floor, 700 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1B3. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pacific Centre South, 25th Floor, 700 W Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B3
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Client reviews of Dean A. O'Leary — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Dean. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in your area.
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How to hire Dean A. O'Leary — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dean usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dean charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dean'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; Dean will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Dean
Dean discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Dean confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dean's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dean A. O'Leary
How much does it cost to hire Dean for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dean walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dean offer a free consultation?
Dean charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dean's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Dean's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business 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. Dean gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dean take my case if I'm outside the area?
Dean evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Dean'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 Dean?
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. Dean will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dean accepting new business clients right now?
Dean's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.