Maria K. McKenzie, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Construction, and General · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Partner
Practicing business since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Maria K. McKenzie is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and General. Maria has over 34 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Business · Construction · General
- Handles Business, Construction, and General matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Maria K. McKenzie: Maria K. McKenzie is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and General. Maria has over 34 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Maria takes on
Maria concentrates on business, construction, general, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maria handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases nationwide
Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Construction cases nationwide
Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Maria K. McKenzie — business lawyer in the U.S.
Maria K. McKenzie is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and General. Maria has over 34 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Maria practises business law with a particular emphasis on infrastructure, including public private partnerships. Maria has provided legal advice in the following matters: advising the public sector, private sector and lenders on public private partnership and other alternate financing and procurement transactions, advising on various secured and unsecured credit facilities and project financings for lenders and borrowers, advising on various mergers and acquisitions for private companies, advising on various commercial property purchase, sale and lease transactions, advising on various corporate reorganizations, and providing general corporate and commercial advice.
Maria joined Farris as an associate in 1995 and became a partner in 1999. Prior to joining the firm, Maria clerked at the Supreme Court of Canada for Madame Justice Beverley McLachlin from 1990 to 1991.
Maria is repeatedly named in Chambers Global and Chambers Canada as a Key Individual in the areas of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Infrastructure, has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers list for Canada in the area of project finance law, and is consistently named as one of Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada.
Legal Recognition
•Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2026)
•The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026)
•Chambers Canada Ranked Lawyers (2026)
•Chambers Global Ranked Lawyers (2026)
•Lexpert Leading Infrastructure Lawyers (2025)
•The Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Procurement Law (2023)
Pro Bono and Community Work
•Supervising Lawyer for the UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program since 1992
In the News
Recognition
Maria McKenzie Named as Leading Infrastructure Lawyer
May 6, 2026
Recognition
Farris Lawyers Named in the 2026 Chambers Global Guide
February 12, 2026
Sponsorship
Farris Supports Pacific Autism Family Network
December 2, 2025
How Maria handles business matters
Maria practises business law with a particular emphasis on infrastructure, including public private partnerships. Maria has provided legal advice in the following matters: advising the public sector, private sector and lenders on public private partnership and other alternate financing and procurement transactions, advising on various secured and unsecured credit facilities and project financings…
The kind of cases Maria takes
Maria reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, construction, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of British Columbia
LL.B. · 1991
University of British Columbia
B.Comm. Hons. · 1990
Jurisdictions
Maria's state bar admissions
British Columbia
1993 · ACTIVE
Ontario
1992 · ACTIVE
Maria studied at LL.B. in University of British Columbia and B.Comm. Hons. in University of British Columbia.
Law school and academic background
Maria completed LL.B. in University of British Columbia and B.Comm. Hons. in University of British Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maria runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Maria has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Maria's professional memberships and bar associations
Affiliations •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia •Member of the Law Society of Ontario
membership
Locations
Maria K. McKenzie's office in Vancouver
Maria'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 Maria K. McKenzie — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Maria. 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 Maria K. McKenzie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maria usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maria charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria'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; Maria 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 Maria
Maria 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. Maria confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maria'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 Maria K. McKenzie
How much does it cost to hire Maria for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maria walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maria offer a free consultation?
Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Maria'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. Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maria take my case if I'm outside the area?
Maria evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Maria'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 Maria?
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. Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maria accepting new business clients right now?
Maria's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.