Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman, Insurance Attorney in the United States
focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
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Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.
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- Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
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- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
About Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman: Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Daniel takes on
Daniel concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases nationwide
Daniel takes insurance 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Daniel 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman — insurance lawyer in the U.S.
Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.
Dan's defence work includes successfully defending a coverage dispute which arose out of a double homicide suicide and fire. He has defended product liability claims involving runaway reservoirs, automotive brake assembly, door hinge assembly, playground equipment, UPS systems for pulp mills, boiler machinery, and much more. Dan has also been successful in the prosecution of bodily injury claims with complex causation issues including multi-million dollar medical malpractice claims and motor vehicle claims. More recently, Dan has been defending a significant number of historical sexual abuse claims. These claims have required a unique approach to litigation which Dan has employed with great results.
Daniel's approach to insurance cases
Dan Shugarman's practice involves general insurance litigation and personal injury matters with a significant emphasis on catastrophic injury, product liability, and complex machinery failure claims. Dan has significant court experience in the British Columbia Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. He recently appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada case that will dictate how…
Clients Daniel works with
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in the United States.
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
British Columbia, La
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Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Daniel has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in the Best Lawyers in Canada from 2014 - 2015 (Insurance & Personal Injury Law)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Listed in the Best Lawyers in Canada from 2014 - 2015 (Insurance & Personal Injury Law) (2026).
Locations
Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman's office in Vancouver
Daniel's primary office is at 2400 200 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel'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; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel A. "Dan" Shugarman
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in this state typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside the area?
Daniel evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Daniel'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 Daniel?
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. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new insurance clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.