Herb Isherwood, Civil Rights Attorney in the United States
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and General · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Partner, Labour & Employment
Practicing civil rights since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Quick answer
Herb Isherwood is a partner, labour & employment based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Herb 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
- Civil Rights · Employment · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and General matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Herb Isherwood: Herb Isherwood is a partner, labour & employment based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Herb has over 40 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Herb Isherwood
Herb concentrates on civil rights, employment, general, immigration, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Herb handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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General
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Immigration
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Workers Comp
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Civil Rights cases nationwide
Herb takes civil rights 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 Herb agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
Herb takes employment 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 Herb agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Herb 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 Herb agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases nationwide
Herb takes immigration 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 Herb agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases nationwide
Herb takes workers comp 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 Herb agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Herb Isherwood — Over 40 years of the U.S. civil rights experience
Herb Isherwood is a partner, labour & employment based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Herb has over 40 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Herb Isherwood is a lawyer practicing labour, employment, human rights and 2 other areas of law. Herb has been licensed for 40 years. Herb practices at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Vancouver, BC.
Herb's approach to civil rights cases
Herb Isherwood is a lawyer practicing labour, employment, human rights and 2 other areas of law. Herb has been licensed for 40 years. Herb practices at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Vancouver, BC.
Clients Herb works with
Herb reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Herb Isherwood's legal education and bar admissions
University of Victoria
LL.B. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Herb's state bar admissions
British Columbia
1986 · ACTIVE
Herb studied at LL.B. in University of Victoria.
Law school and academic background
Herb completed LL.B. in University of Victoria. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Herb runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Herb Isherwood
Herb has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Herb Isherwood's office in Vancouver
Herb's primary office is at 1800 - 510 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0M3. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Herb Isherwood — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Herb. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing civil rights attorneys in your area.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire Herb Isherwood — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Herb usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Herb charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herb'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; Herb will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Herb
Herb discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Herb confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Herb's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Herb Isherwood
How much does it cost to hire Herb for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Herb walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Herb offer a free consultation?
Herb charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herb's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Herb's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in this state typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Herb gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Herb take my case if I'm outside the area?
Herb evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Herb'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 Herb?
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. Herb will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Herb accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Herb's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.