Overview

McQuarrie Legal Services is a flourishing Surrey-based, multi-practice law firm optimally equipped to serve businesses, individuals, and institutions in the Lower Mainland and across British Columbia.

The law firm of McQuarrie Hunter LLP dates back to 1936 when Colin D. McQuarrie was called to the Bar in British Columbia and established a practice in New Westminster. In 1967, his law firm, McQuarrie and Company, merged with three long-established New Westminster firms:

Hunter and Pettenuzzo (est. 1960)

Fisher and Gates (est. 1958)

and MacKinnon and Pearce (est. 1954).

The firm, known initially as McQuarrie Hunter Fisher MacKinnon Gates Pettenuzzo and Pearce, was renamed McQuarrie Hunter in 1978.

All seven founding partners were appointed Queen’s Counsel during their respective legal careers. Both Colin D. McQuarrie and Thomas K. Fisher served as Treasurer of the Law Society of British Columbia. Thomas K. Fisher was appointed to the County Court of British Columbia in 1977 and Gordon MacKinnon to the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 1978.

Over the years, the firm has thrived through preserving its founders’ traditions of legal service excellence coupled with a dedication to our clients and communities.

From the beginning, McQuarrie Hunter LLP has had offices in both New Westminster and Surrey. In 2003, McQuarrie Hunter merged with the neighboring law firm of Worthington, David & Company, adding a second Surrey office.

In December 2010, the firm consolidated its three branches into one state-of-the-art office in Surrey’s Central City Tower, through which it continues to serve British Columbians proudly.

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Practice Areas:
7
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
4

Rankings

Regional

Vancouver

Tier
2
Vancouver
Insurance Law
Tier
2
Vancouver
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
Vancouver
Tax Law
Tier
3
Vancouver
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Vancouver
Trusts and Estates

Rankings

Regional

Vancouver

Tier
2
Vancouver
Insurance Law
Tier
2
Vancouver
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
Vancouver
Tax Law
Tier
3
Vancouver
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Vancouver
Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

McQuarrie has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate Law
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

McQuarrie proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Surrey, BC
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