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Scott W. Urquhart, Insurance Attorney in the United States

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury

Practicing insurance since 2006.

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Scott W. Urquhart is an associate based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Scott has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Owen Bird Law Corporation.

Based in
Vancouver, BC
Experience
over 20 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Vancouver, BC.
  • Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Scott W. Urquhart: Scott W. Urquhart is an associate based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Scott has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Owen Bird Law Corporation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Scott W. Urquhart

Scott concentrates on insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Scott handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases nationwide

Scott 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 Scott agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases nationwide

Scott takes 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 Scott agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases nationwide

Scott takes personal injury 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 Scott agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Scott W. Urquhart — Over 20 years of the U.S. insurance experience

Scott W. Urquhart is an associate based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Scott has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Owen Bird Law Corporation.

Scott W. Urquhart is a lawyer practicing construction disputes, insurance (litigation), litigation and 2 other areas of law. Scott W. received a B.A. degree from The University of British Columbia in 1994, and has been licensed for 20 years. Scott W. practices at Owen Bird Law Corporation in Vancouver, BC.

How Scott handles insurance matters

Scott W. Urquhart is a lawyer practicing construction disputes, insurance (litigation), litigation and 2 other areas of law. Scott W. received a B.A. degree from The University of British Columbia in 1994, and has been licensed for 20 years. Scott W. practices at Owen Bird Law Corporation in Vancouver, BC.

The kind of cases Scott takes

Scott reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in the United States.

Credentials

Scott W. Urquhart's legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of British Columbia

    LL.B. · 2005

  • The University of British Columbia

    B.A. The · 1994

Jurisdictions

Scott's state bar admissions

  • British Columbia

    2006 · ACTIVE

Scott studied at LL.B. in The University of British Columbia and B.A. The in The University of British Columbia.

Law school and academic background

Scott completed LL.B. in The University of British Columbia and B.A. The in The University of British Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Scott runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Scott's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Law Society of British Columbia Canadian Defence Lawyers Canadian Defence Lawyers Annual Insurance Coverage Symposium

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Locations

Scott W. Urquhart's office in Vancouver

Scott's primary office is at Three Bentall Centre, 2900-595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1J5. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Owen Bird Law Corporation

Three Bentall Centre, 2900-595 Burrard Street

Vancouver, BC V7X 1J5

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Hiring guide

How to hire Scott W. Urquhart — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Scott usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Scott charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott'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; Scott will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Scott

Scott discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. Scott confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Scott's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Scott W. Urquhart

  • How much does it cost to hire Scott for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Scott walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Scott offer a free consultation?

    Scott charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Scott's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in this state typically take?

    Simple insurance 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. Scott gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Scott take my case if I'm outside the area?

    Scott evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Scott'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 Scott?

    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. Scott will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Scott accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Scott's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.