Clive Boulton, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Practicing business since 1979.
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Clive Boulton is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Clive has over 47 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).
About Clive Boulton: Clive Boulton is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Clive has over 47 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Clive's practice areas in the U.S.
Clive concentrates on business, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Clive handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Business cases nationwide
Clive takes business 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 Clive agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Clive takes litigation 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 Clive agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Clive takes personal injury 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 Clive agrees to represent you.
Biography
Clive Boulton, business attorney serving the U.S.
Clive Boulton is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Clive has over 47 years of legal experience. Clive works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Clive Boulton is a Partner in the Insurance and Commercial and Business Litigation Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Clive has been practicing law since 1979, first at the Provincial Crown Counsel’s office in Vancouver to gain trial experience after finishing his articles. For two years he did exclusively trial work in Provincial and Supreme Court and spent six months doing jury trials.
In 1981 Mr. Boulton entered private practice and has practiced in a variety of areas including fire losses, construction liability, commercial and vehicle fraud, real estate defence, medical malpractice defence and personal injury defence. He also handled personal injury plaintiff cases and continued to practice in the criminal courts.
He has been voted by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers International in Litigation since 2011 and has been named as a Benchmark Litigation Star in 2017 by Benchmark Canada.
Mr. Boulton’s current focus is on personal injury insurance defending vehicle injury and occupier’s liability claims including catastrophic injury, brain injury, thoracic outlet syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndrome claims. He has presented papers on subjects such as chronic pain and drafting expert reports. He also defends construction liability claims including fire loss and water damage claims.
Mr. Boulton is a trial lawyer and enjoys working with juries. He has appeared as counsel in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal of British Columbia.
How Clive handles business matters
Clive Boulton is a Partner in the Insurance and Commercial and Business Litigation Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Clive has been practicing law since 1979, first at the Provincial Crown Counsel’s office in Vancouver to gain trial experience after finishing his articles. For two years he did exclusively trial work in Provincial and Supreme Court and spent six months…
Who Clive represents
Clive reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Clive studied and practices
University of British Columbia
— · 1978
Jurisdictions
Clive's state bar admissions
British Columbia
1979 · ACTIVE
Clive studied at — in University of British Columbia.
Law school and academic background
Clive completed — in University of British Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Clive runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Clive's legal honors and published work
Clive has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, Litigation Counsel of America.
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked by Benchmark as a Litigation Star.
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Defense (2026).
Locations
Clive Boulton's office in Vancouver
Clive's primary office is at 925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1200, Vancouver, British Columbia. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Clive Boulton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Clive usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Clive charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Clive'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; Clive will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Clive
Clive discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Clive confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Clive's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Clive Boulton
How much does it cost to hire Clive for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Clive walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Clive offer a free consultation?
Clive charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Clive's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Clive's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business 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. Clive gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Clive take my case if I'm outside the area?
Clive evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Clive'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 Clive?
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. Clive will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Clive accepting new business clients right now?
Clive's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.