Robert S. Anderson K.C., ADR Attorney in the United States
Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Partner
Practicing adr since 1978.
- 48+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Robert S. Anderson K.C. is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action. Robert has over 48 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 48 years
- Known for
- ADR · Appellate · Class Action
- Handles ADR, Appellate, and Class Action matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Robert S. Anderson K.C.: Robert S. Anderson K.C. is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action. Robert has over 48 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Robert's practice areas in the U.S.
Robert concentrates on adr, appellate, class action, environmental, and estate litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Appellate
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Class Action
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Environmental
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Estate Litigation
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General
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Internet
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Litigation
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Partnership Disputes
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Business
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Insurance
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ADR cases nationwide
Robert takes adr 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Appellate cases nationwide
Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Robert takes class action 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases nationwide
Robert takes environmental 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Estate Litigation cases nationwide
Robert takes estate litigation 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Robert S. Anderson K.C., adr attorney serving the U.S.
Robert S. Anderson K.C. is a partner based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action. Robert has over 48 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. Robert works from the U.S. and takes on adr matters across the region.
Robert Anderson practises as general counsel representing clients in court and in alternative dispute forums including arbitrations and mediations. He regularly appears in court on matters that involve a wide variety of areas of law. Mr. Anderson practiced as Crown Counsel before joining Farris in 1981.
Mr. Anderson has appeared in all levels of the courts in British Columbia, the Federal Trial Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Tax Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada. He has both appeared before and/or conducted judicial review proceedings of decisions from a wide spectrum of statutory decision makers. He has represented various levels of government and other public bodies including the Provincial Government of British Columbia, the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the City of Vancouver, the Municipality of Richmond and the Motor Carrier Commission of British Columbia.
Mr. Anderson has been an adjunct professor at the UBC Law School where he taught Administrative Law; he has been an instructor in the Allan McEachern Course on Trial Advocacy at the UBC Law School; he is an editor of Introducing Evidence at Trial: A British Columbia Handbook a text published by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia; and he has been a lecturer at a variety of courses offered by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia.
Mr. Anderson is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Canadian Bar Associations, a member and past member of the executive of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association, the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, and a member and past member of the executive of the Vancouver Bar.
Legal Recognition
•Benchmark Canada Litigation Star (2012 to 2026)
•Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2014 to 2026)
•The Best Lawyers in Canada (2011 to 2026)
•Lexpert Leading Litigation Lawyers (2024 to 2025)
•Chambers Canada Ranked Lawyer (2016 to 2023)
•The Best Lawyers in Canada “Lawyer of the Year” (Defamation and Media Law 2017 and 2022)
•Lexpert Leading Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers (2016)
•Martindale-Hubbell Ranking (BV)
In the News
Recognition
Farris Receives Top Honours from Benchmark Litigation
April 29, 2026
Recognition
Farris Partners Named as Lexpert Leading Litigation Lawyers
November 19, 2025
Recognition
61 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory
September 4, 2025
Working with Robert on a adr matter
Robert Anderson practises as general counsel representing clients in court and in alternative dispute forums including arbitrations and mediations. He regularly appears in court on matters that involve a wide variety of areas of law. Mr. Anderson practiced as Crown Counsel before joining Farris in 1981. Mr. Anderson has appeared in all levels of the courts in British Columbia, the Federal Trial…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, appellate, and class action matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Robert studied and practices
Queen's University
LL.B. · 1977
University of Toronto
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
British Columbia Kin
1978 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at LL.B. in Queen's University and B.A. in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed LL.B. in Queen's University and B.A. in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Robert's legal honors and published work
Robert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Robert S. Anderson K.C.'s office in Vancouver
Robert'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 Robert S. Anderson K.C. — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Robert. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in your area.
4.4
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How to hire Robert S. Anderson K.C. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert S. Anderson K.C.
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in this state typically take?
Simple adr 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside the area?
Robert evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Robert'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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new adr clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.