Saad Patel

OVERVIEW

Saad is an associate in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Prior to this, he summered and articled with Richards Buell Sutton. Saad maintains a broad civil and commercial litigation practice with experience in construction law, builders liens, and insurance defence. He has successfully represented clients in contested matters at all levels of court in B.C.

Since joining the legal profession, Saad has gained experience in resolving matters efficiently and effectively in the courtroom whether obtaining judgment by way of summary trial or acting as co-counsel in a 27-day trial. He approaches each matter with thorough preparation, balanced judgment, and a focus on practical results for clients.

Academically, Saad ranked in the top 10% of his first-year law class at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and served as a Teaching Assistant for Property Law in his second year. He was also active in student organizations, including serving on the executive of the Pan-Asian Law Students Society and as Chair of Operations for the Annual TRU Society of Law Students Conference.

Before law school, Saad worked in the regional management office for a multinational soft-drink company. Outside the office he enjoys taking scenic drives, reading, watching the Arizona Cardinals lose football games, and collecting shoes for his ever-expanding wardrobe.