Rankings

Robert Moore is top-ranked by Leading Global Rankings Agencies and Directories.

Professional Background

Rob is a Partner and a member of the Construction, Insurance, Professional Liability and Commercial Litigation Law Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. His practice involves all aspects of construction litigation. He has also litigated diverse commercial litigation professional liability, construction, and personal injury matters.

His varied experience allows him to assist in all manner of disputes. Rob’s familiarity with the Rules of Court and alternative dispute resolution options permit him to develop a unique litigation strategy for every client no matter how big or small the dispute.

Recently, Rob has been involved with a procedurally challenging brokers negligence claim arising out of a major failure during one of the largest construction projects in Vancouver. The claim is procedurally challenging as it is being case managed with several other related high value actions. The case will develop the law with respect to disclosure of settlements and their terms and the law related to the duties of insurance brokers placing specialized policies.

Rob is known for pragmatic problem solving in challenging situations while keeping his clients’ best interests and objectives top of mind.

Education

  • Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2013
  • Juris Doctor, University of British Columbia, 2012
  • Bachelor of Science, University of British Columbia, 2009

Rankings + Recognitions

Memberships

  • Member, Young Construction Leaders, Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA)
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, CBA BC Insurance
  • Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers
  • Member, Social Media Committee, Singleton Reynolds

Community + Volunteering

  • Clinic Supervisor, Law Students Legal Advice Program
  • Former Mentor, University of British Columbia Allard School of Law CBA Mentorship Program

Rob has represented clients in settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and in the Provincial and Supreme Court in many matters including:

  • complex multi-million-dollar case managed multi-party, multi-action disputes;
  • defence of architects, engineers, and contractors in construction claims including negligence, breach of contract and delay claims;
  • prosecution of builders lien claims and construction debt claims;
  • defence of professional negligence claims including those made against engineers, financial planners and insurance agents;
  • defence and prosecution of debt claims for individuals and businesses.
  • prosecution of subrogated claims on behalf of insurers.

Publications

Presentations

  • Speaker, “Navigating Construction Project Close-Out: A Comprehensive Analysis,” BUILDEX Vancouver, February, 2024
  • Presenter, “Legal Speaking Engagements for Construction 101 (Section 5),” DSH Consulting, September, 2023
  • Presenter, “Material Shortages and its daily changes and the effects on the industry,” British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC), July, 2021
  • Presenter, “Occupiers Liability Act,” Client Presentation, May, 2017
  • Presenter, “Franchise Act and Case Law Updates,” In-house Presentation, 2017
  • Co-presenter, “Experts & Expert Reports,” In-house Presentation, 2017

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