Cameron B. Elder*
*Cameron Elder Law Corporation
Partner
Routinely recognized by various ranking publications, Cameron is a leader in his field.
Biography
The chair of our construction & engineering group, Cameron maintains a diverse civil litigation practice, spanning the areas of health law, construction, commercial litigation, and real estate disputes.
In his health law practice, Cameron has many years’ experience assisting, advising and defending physicians in medical malpractice claims and in matters relating to professional and ethical conduct.
Cameron’s construction law practice is primarily focused on defending engineers and architects against error and omissions claims, and advising on risk management, including contracts, insurance, and pre-litigation dispute resolution.
He has many years’ experience defending and prosecuting construction defect and delay claims relating to public infrastructure, and residential and commercial developments. He acts for consultants, owners, and contractors. He has particular expertise dealing with geotechnical claims arising out of erosion, differential settlement, landslides, and drainage.
Cameron advises owners, general contractors, and consultants on commercial and real estate disputes involving CPLs, builder’s liens, easements, restrictive covenants, purchase and sale disputes, and strata disputes.
Cameron has appeared in all levels of BC courts.
Cameron grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and obtained an undergraduate degree in Biology and International Development from Dalhousie University.
Assistance Team
Expertise
Education
University of Victoria, L.L.B., 2005
Dalhousie University, B.Sc., 2000
Languages spoken
- English
Experience
Construction and Engineering Law
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Defending engineers and architects against breach of contract and negligence claims arising out of their provision of professional services
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Assisting owners and contractors with disputes over payment and/or deficiency claims
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Providing advice on contractual and insurance issues
Property Disputes
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Drafting, filing or disputing certificates pending litigation
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Assisting clients with constructive trust claims
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Assisting clients with disputes over surveys, restrictive covenants, and nuisance issues
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Assisting clients with disputes arising out of the purchase and sale of property
Commercial Litigation
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Shareholder disputes including oppression remedies
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Breach of contract claims
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Enforcement of judgments and equitable tracing
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Lawyer fee disputes
Health Law
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Assisting, advising and defending physicians in medical malpractice claims
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Assisting physicians with hospital privileges and contract disputes with provincial health authorities
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Assisting physicians with issues of professional and ethical conduct
Professional Credentials
Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch Subsections, Member: Real Property Subsection
- The Law Society of British Columbia, Member
- Urban Land Institute, Past Member
Community Involvement
- Access Justice Legal Clinic, Past Pro Bono Volunteer
Recognition
Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Product Liability Law in Canada by Best Lawyers®
2022
Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Corporate and Commercial Law in Canada by Best Lawyers®
2020 – 2021
Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Construction Law in Canada by Best Lawyers®
2020 – 2026
Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Health Care Law in Canada by Best Lawyers®
2025 – 2026
Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Medical Negligence in Canada by Best Lawyers®
2025 – 2026
Recognized as a “Repeatedly Recommended” in the area of Litigation – Commercial Insurance by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®
2025
Recognized as a “Repeatedly Recommended” in the area of Medical Negligence by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®
2025
Recognized as a “Repeatedly Recommended” in the area of Construction Law by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®
2024 – 2025
Recognized as a “Leading Practitioner” in the area of Construction Law by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®
2022
Recognized as a “Local Litigation Star” in the areas of Appellate Law, Commercial Law, and Healthcare Law by Benchmark Canada®
2026
Recognized as a “Local Litigation Star” in the area of Construction Law by Benchmark Canada®
2020, 2022 – 2026
Recognized as a “Future Star” in British Columbia by Benchmark Canada®
2018 – 2021
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