Biography

Jonathan Meadows is a partner at Harper Grey. His practice includes advising and assisting physicians in professional liability and professional disciplinary matters, work on behalf of insurers including liability defence and coverage disputes, and resolution of complex construction disputes.

Jonathan co-chairs our Engineering and Construction Law group and is a member of our health law, insurance law and professional regulation practice groups.

Born and raised in Manitoba. Jonathan is an accomplished musician who plays in various bands. He is President of the Board of Directors of the Lookout Emergency Aid Society which provides shelter to at-risk and homeless people in the lower mainland.

Education

• University of British Columbia, LL.B., 1996
• Trebas Institute of the Recording Arts, Diploma in Audio Engineering, 1990

Bar Admissions

• Yukon Territory, 2007
• British Columbia, 1997

Leadership

• Co-chair, Harper Grey LLP Construction and Engineering Practice Group
  
• President, Lookout Emergency Aid Society Board of Directors
• Pro Bono Volunteer, Access Justice BC
• Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers
• Member, Defence Research Institute
• Member, Medical-Legal Society of BC
• Member, Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch, Health, Insurance and Construction Law Subsections
• Participant, Annual "Battle of the Bar Bands" contest which raises funds for local charities
  

Client Work

Construction Law

• Counsel in construction deficiency and delay claims including large, complex multi-party proceedings with damages claims ranging from $200,000 to $30 million
• Representing parties involved in all aspects of construction including consultants, developers, engineers, general contractors and construction sub-trades 
  

Insurance Law

• Representing insurance companies and their insureds in claims brought against them for personal injury and property loss
• Providing coverage advice to insurers on a broad range of issues including environmental matters, misrepresentation, failure to cooperate, intentional and criminal acts, arson and bad faith
• Defending insurance agents and brokers in professional liability claims

Health Law

• Providing legal services to physicians and other health care professionals in British Columbia
• Defending civil actions and matters before the Human Rights Tribunal
• Representing physicians and other health care professionals in disciplinary matters including allegations of sexual misconduct, breach of confidentiality, improper prescribing of medication and competence issues

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