Professional Background

After completing his mechanical engineering and law degree, Mr. Urquhart practised in the field of landscape architecture for several years. He then practised law in Winnipeg. From 1968 to 1973 he was a Legal Consultant with a Vancouver firm working on a major construction case for BC Hydro. Mr. Urquhart subsequently joined another law firm in Vancouver and eventually became a partner in 1978 through 1986. In 1986, he became one of the founding partners of Singleton Urquhart.

Mr. Urquhart has practised as litigation counsel since 1967 and has appeared in all Courts of British Columbia, as well as in the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Urquhart's practice as a litigator is varied. He has acted as counsel for architects, engineers, contractors and owners, property and casualty insurers, accountants, dentists, other professionals, and in cases concerning directors and officers liability, and errors and omissions claims.

Mr. Urquhart has represented many insurers of professionals, acting as defence counsel and in subrogated actions.

Mr. Urquhart also acts as a mediator and arbitrator in actions involving construction claims, commercial disputes and interpretation of insurance policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba: 1962
Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba: 1966
Called to the Manitoba Bar: 1966
Member of the Law Societies of British Columbia (1969) and Alberta (1986)

Career Highlights

Adjunct Professor in Construction Law, University of British Columbia
Chartered Arbitrator and Member of the Arbitrators Institute of Canada
Coordinator of courses on construction and accounting law
Active lecturer, as well as panelist, on television and video workshops on construction and accounting litigation practice and procedures
Former Western Canadian editor of Construction Law Reports
Editor-in-Chief of Professional Liability and Discipline Litigation Quarterly
Fellow of the College of Canadian Construction Lawyers
Lecturer for the B.C. Arbitration and Mediation Institute

Avocations

Skiing, farming and tennis.

Contact:

Contact Glenn A. Urquhart, Q.C. at gurquhart@singleton.com