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CIVIL LITIGATION LAWYERS | VANCOUVER BC
The firm’s practice is focused on insurance and commercial litigation, including the defence of professional liability claims, complex construction litigation, and coverage matters. Our team of experienced lawyers and legal professionals routinely defend professionals, including lawyers, realtors, architects and engineers, and has been providing our clients with exemplary legal services for the past 25 years.
CONTACT
- 604-622-5240
- sgc@killamcordell.com
EDUCATION
- LL.B., Queen’s University
- B.E.Sc., University of Western Ontario
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Insurance and Commercial Litigation
Scott Cordell is seasoned and well-respected insurance and commercial litigation counsel in British Columbia, having practiced almost exclusively in these areas for approximately 30 years.
After graduating from Queen’s law school in 1994, Scott was called to the bar in BC in 1995 and began practicing at what was then one of the largest insurance defence firms in BC, Killam, Whitelaw & Twining. In 1999, Scott and James Killam, K.C. left the “old firm” to start their own – Killam Cordell – which has gone on to become one of the pre-eminent litigation boutiques in BC.
Scott has extensive experience in the defence of professionals, including lawyers, engineers, architects, real estate brokerages and agents, property managers, geoscientists, accountants, and hospital staff, among others. He also has significant experience in matters related to coverage and complex commercial litigation. He has arbitrated coverage matters and acted in D&O cases. Having acted as counsel during the “leaky condo” crisis in BC, he has been involved in hundreds of mediations.
Scott’s clients appreciate his thorough detailed-oriented approach, high-quality advice, and knack for coming up with practical and creative resolutions to complex problems. Since 2018, Scott has been recognized by Best Lawyers as a Leader in the areas of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Malpractice Law.
Scott also has an engineering degree (B.E.Sc. – Mechanical) and was licenced as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. Before moving into law, he had significant experience in electrical and software engineering. He was employed for approximately 3 years by IBM as a software engineer.
When not practicing law, Scott enjoys spending time with his family and in the Pacific outdoors – on his sailboat in the summer and on the mountain in the winter. Scott gives back to his community as a founder and director of the National Mogul Training Centre (BC) Society, which developed and maintains an elite freestyle ski training and competition facility on Blackcomb Mountain.
CONTACT
- 604-622-5241
- drondeau@killamcordell.com
EDUCATION
- LL.B., University of Manitoba
- B.A., University of Manitoba
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Insurance and Commercial Litigation
Danielle Rondeau obtained her B.A. and her LL.B. from the University of Manitoba in 2010, receiving numerous awards and scholarships for high academic standing throughout the course of her studies. After graduating law school Danielle clerked with the British Columbia Court of Appeal and was called to the bar in both Manitoba and British Columbia.
Danielle joined Killam Cordell in 2012. She practices in the areas of insurance and commercial litigation, with a focus on complex professional liability claims. Danielle’s practice in these areas has included the defence of lawyers, law firms, architects, engineers, realtors, brokerages, and property managers.
Danielle is a creative, detailed-oriented, and down-to-earth lawyer. She takes pride in providing her clients with high-quality work product and coming up with innovative, practical solutions to complex legal problems. Danielle regularly appears in all levels of court in British Columbia and has successfully defended a leave application to the Supreme Court of Canada. She is particularly skilled in complex, multi-party litigation.
Danielle is also a published author and ontologically trained life coach. She is passionate about inspiring and empowering others to transform their lives in ways that are fulfilling to them, by sharing her story and teaching practical tools to support sustainable inner growth. In her spare time, Danielle loves escaping to her hobby farm in Mission BC, where she and her husband grow a large garden, raise chickens and play endless games of fetch with their black German Sheppard, Nikita.
CONTACT
- 604-622-5247
- zkramer@killamcordell.com
EDUCATION
- J.D., University of Victoria
- B.A., Political Science, University of British Columbia
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Commercial and Civil Litigation
- Insurance Litigation
Zephi Kramer obtained her B.A. in Political Science from University of British Columbia, and her J.D. from University of Victoria, where she won several debate and mooting awards, including top oralist and second place team at the 2021 Wilson Moot. Zephi comes to Killam Cordell Rondeau from a global law firm, where she summered and articled, and was called to the bar in 2022.
Zephi is experienced in assisting senior counsel with trials and appeals, and also appearing as counsel on interlocutory applications and other matters. Her practice experience includes commercial and civil litigation matters, regulatory disputes, and is now primarily focused on insurance defence for industry professionals such as lawyers and realtors.
Zephi serves her community as a member of the board of directors of the West End Community Centre Association. She enjoys exploring the city and going on walks with her Italian Greyhound, Pepper.
Chloe Kober works closely with the KCR team, providing the support needed to ensure a high standard of service to our clients. In her spare time, Chloe enjoys birdwatching, skiing, and hiking.
James Killam retired from the practice of law in 2016 after a 40 year career as an insurance and commercial litigation lawyer. Mr. Killam acted as a mentor to many young lawyers.
James continues to come into the office regularly to pursue his other endeavours and advises that since leaving the practice of law he has never slept better.
Recognized by Best Law Firms
Killam Cordell Rondeau is proudly recognized by Best Lawyers® as one of the top law firms in Vancouver and Canada, excelling in the areas of Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law, and Professional Malpractice Law.
