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Bryan Gibbons, Bankruptcy Attorney in the United States

Over 35 years of legal practice

Practicing bankruptcy since 1991.

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Bryan Gibbons is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy. Bryan has over 35 years of legal experience.

Based in
Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Experience
over 35 years
Known for
Bankruptcy
  • Handles Bankruptcy matters from Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
  • Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026).

About Bryan Gibbons: Bryan Gibbons is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy. Bryan has over 35 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Bryan takes on

Bryan concentrates on bankruptcy. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bryan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Bankruptcy cases nationwide

Bryan takes bankruptcy matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bryan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Bryan Gibbons — bankruptcy lawyer in the U.S.

Bryan Gibbons is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy. Bryan has over 35 years of legal experience.

In his over 30 years of practice, Bryan has represented major stakeholders in insolvency and restructuring proceedings (including cross border) in a wide variety of industries. Clients have ranged from Canadian banks such as Bank of Montreal and HSBC Bank Canada (now merged with Royal Bank of Canada) to private lenders and mortgage investment funds.

In addition to representing private and institutional lenders, including lender syndicates, in a wide range of insolvency matters including realization and receiverships, Bryan has extensive experience representing such clients in creditor protection and reorganization proceedings pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Bryan also acts for several accounting firms in their capacities as CCAA monitors, receivers, liquidators and bankruptcy trustees. Bryan’s experience in insolvency proceedings is expansive and has included mining, forestry, trucking and tech companies, real estate developers, hotels, wineries and manufacturers. Bryan is also active in firm’s Strata Property Wind-up Group.

Bryan currently leads the firm’s Insolvency and Restructuring Group and is a past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association (B.C. Branch) Insolvency subsection and is a periodic faculty member and contributor for continuing Legal Education (Law Society of B.C.)

Bryan's approach to bankruptcy cases

In his over 30 years of practice, Bryan has represented major stakeholders in insolvency and restructuring proceedings (including cross border) in a wide variety of industries. Clients have ranged from Canadian banks such as Bank of Montreal and HSBC Bank Canada (now merged with Royal Bank of Canada) to private lenders and mortgage investment funds. In addition to representing private and…

Clients Bryan works with

Bryan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy matters in the United States.

Jurisdictions

Bryan's state bar admissions

  • British Columbia, La

    1991 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Bryan has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Restructuring/Insolvency

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global: Restructuring/Insolvency

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: BV Peer Review rated

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Restructuring/Insolvency (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global: Restructuring/Insolvency (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: BV Peer Review rated (2026).

Locations

Bryan Gibbons's office in Vancouver

Bryan's primary office is at 925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

925 West Georgia Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Hiring guide

How to hire Bryan Gibbons — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bryan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Bryan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bryan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Bryan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Bryan

Bryan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Bryan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Bryan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Bryan Gibbons

  • How much does it cost to hire Bryan for a bankruptcy case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bryan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Bryan offer a free consultation?

    Bryan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bryan's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Bryan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do bankruptcy cases in this state typically take?

    Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bryan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Bryan take my case if I'm outside the area?

    Bryan evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Bryan's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Bryan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bryan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Bryan accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?

    Bryan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.