Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation is a full-service business and litigation law firm located in Surrey, British Columbia, providing commercial, real estate, estate and dispute-resolution services to clients across the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. The firm routinely handles commercial transactions, real estate development and financing, estate administration and a broad range of civil litigation matters, drawing on decades of local experience and sector knowledge.

Established in 1959, the firm is one of the longest-tenured and most well-established legal practices in the Fraser Valley, serving businesses, institutions and individuals and maintaining deep ties to the Surrey community. Its history of partnerships, mergers and local engagement has reinforced its reputation for steady, practical counsel in both transactional and contentious matters.

Hamilton Duncan emphasizes pragmatic, multidisciplinary problem solving that considers legal, commercial and community factors to achieve client goals. The firm operates with a sizable professional team, reporting more than 30 lawyers supported by about 60 administrative and practice staff, enabling integrated service across corporate, real estate, family, employment and litigation matters.

About Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation

Founded in 1959

90 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes
Family
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

The firm advises on commercial transactions, corporate purchases and sales, and business structuring, helping owners and managers navigate deal documentation, regulatory compliance and commercial risk allocation. Hamilton Duncan leverages its familiarity with local markets to structure practical agreements, negotiate terms, and assist with commercial financings and asset transfers to support clients through each stage of a business transaction.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Real Estate

Hamilton Duncan assists clients with commercial and residential real estate transactions, development matters, conveyancing and financing, and real estate litigation. The firm prepares and reviews purchase and sale agreements, development agreements and mortgage documents, and provides practical guidance on title, zoning and closing processes to reduce transactional risk and expedite transfers.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

The litigation team represents clients in commercial disputes, estate litigation, insurance matters and other civil actions, combining courtroom experience with strategic alternative dispute resolution to pursue efficient outcomes. Hamilton Duncan manages pre-suit strategy, pleadings, discovery and hearings while evaluating settlement options to achieve commercially sensible resolutions for corporations and individuals.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Family

The firm handles family law matters including separation, property division and related litigation, applying a client-focused approach that balances legal advocacy with negotiation and mediation as appropriate. Hamilton Duncan provides advice on marital property, parenting arrangements and support obligations, and represents clients at mediations and trials when settlement is not achievable.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

Hamilton Duncan advises employers and employees on workplace disputes, employment agreements, wrongful dismissal and related litigation, offering pragmatic counsel to minimize exposure and resolve disputes. The firm prepares employment contracts, advises on termination and severance matters, and pursues or defends employment claims through negotiation, arbitration and court proceedings as required.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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