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McQuarrie

Canada 2025
5
Regional Rankings
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Practice Areas
4
Individuals recognized in Best Lawyers
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Overview

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McQuarrie Legal Services is a flourishing Surrey-based, multi-practice law firm optimally equipped to serve businesses, individuals, and institutions in the Lower Mainland and across British Columbia.

The law firm of McQuarrie Hunter LLP dates back to 1936 when Colin D. McQuarrie was called to the Bar in British Columbia and established a practice in New Westminster. In 1967, his law firm, McQuarrie and Company, merged with three long-established New Westminster firms:

Hunter and Pettenuzzo (est. 1960)

Fisher and Gates (est. 1958)

and MacKinnon and Pearce (est. 1954).

The firm, known initially as McQuarrie Hunter Fisher MacKinnon Gates Pettenuzzo and Pearce, was renamed McQuarrie Hunter in 1978.

All seven founding partners were appointed Queen’s Counsel during their respective legal careers. Both Colin D. McQuarrie and Thomas K. Fisher served as Treasurer of the Law Society of British Columbia. Thomas K. Fisher was appointed to the County Court of British Columbia in 1977 and Gordon MacKinnon to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 1978.

Over the years, the firm has thrived through preserving its founders’ traditions of legal service excellence coupled with a dedication to our clients and communities.

From the beginning, McQuarrie Hunter LLP has had offices in both New Westminster and Surrey. In 2003, McQuarrie Hunter merged with the neighboring law firm of Worthington, David & Company, adding a second Surrey office.

In December 2010, the firm consolidated its three branches into one state-of-the-art office in Surrey’s Central City Tower, through which it continues to serve British Columbians proudly.

Rankings

McQuarrie is regionally awarded in 5 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Regional Rankings

Vancouver
Tier 2 for Insurance Law
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Tier 3 for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier 3 for Trusts and Estates

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Vancouver
Tier 2 for Insurance Law
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Tier 3 for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier 3 for Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate Law
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™

McQuarrie has 4 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made McQuarrie eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Office Locations

Surrey, BC
Suite 1500, 13450 102 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 5X3
Canada
604-581-7001 Get Directions
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