Partners
James Hanson
James Hanson is a partner at Hanson Wirsig Matheos and was called to the bar in British Columbia in 1985.
In the course of Mr. Hanson's years of practice, he has successfully represented hundreds of injured and disabled people and brought their cases to the most expedient and positive resolution.
He has represented people who have been injured by car accidents, boating accidents, faulty products and services, as well as those who have suffered from unfulfilled disability insurance claims.
Mr. Hanson is currently handling a number of large class actions, including some on a Canada-wide basis.
Preferred Areas of Practice
- Plaintiff's Class Actions
- Plaintiff's Personal Injury
- Plaintiff's Civil Litigation
Education
- Simon Fraser University, Arts (1981)
- LL.B., University of British Columbia, Dean's List (1984)
- Admitted to the British Columbia Bar (1985)
- Graduate Law Degree (BCL) with Honours, Wadham College, Oxford, England (1988)
Counsel Work
- Mr. Hanson has represented his clients before the Courts of British Columbia since 1985.
Personal Profile
- Mr. Hanson was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia in 1961. Mr. Hanson still lives in North Vancouver with his wife, Ruth and children.