David Wallin, Insurance Attorney in the United States
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury
DirectoratWhitelaw-Twining
Practicing insurance since 1996.
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David Wallin is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. David has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining.
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- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 30 years
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- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About David Wallin: David Wallin is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. David has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases nationwide
David 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 David agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
David 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 David agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet David Wallin — insurance lawyer in the U.S.
David Wallin is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. David has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining.
David launched the Whitelaw Twining Injury (WTinjury) practice when he joined us in 2002, building on an already successful career as a trial lawyer. Since then, he has expanded our list of bodily injury clients from less than ten to nearly 300—and growing. With an impressive and proven track record results, David has achieved a remarkable total of nearly $70 million paid out to injured clients in trial awards or settlements, just in the last decade.
Over the last 20 years of his practice, David has handled everything from chronic myofascial/musculoskeletal injury claims and psychiatric/psychological injury claims, to catastrophic injury claims and everything between. With extensive experience in claims such as spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries, David draws on his experience in these often-complicated cases to ensure every client’s claims are thoroughly presented to obtain a successful legal conclusion.
David frequently appears as trial and appeal counsel for injured parties in both the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the British Columbia Court of Appeal. He has also appeared as trial counsel in the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. With over two decades of experience and a thriving team of legal professionals behind him, David now spends a large part of his practice mentoring and consulting with other lawyers on his team.
David also has a special interest in the effective use of medical-legal and other critical experts in the handling of his client’s bodily injury claims. He has published many articles on the subject and presented as an invited guest at legal and other professional conferences in his field.
How David handles insurance matters
David launched the Whitelaw Twining Injury (WTinjury) practice when he joined us in 2002, building on an already successful career as a trial lawyer. Since then, he has expanded our list of bodily injury clients from less than ten to nearly 300—and growing. With an impressive and proven track record results, David has achieved a remarkable total of nearly $70 million paid out to injured clients…
Who David represents
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Alberta
J.D. · 1995
Simon Fraser University
B.A. · 1991
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
British Columbia
1996 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in University of Alberta and B.A. in Simon Fraser University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in University of Alberta and B.A. in Simon Fraser University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Canadian Bar Association Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia Law Society of British Columbia Vancouver Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Access Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic
membership
Locations
David Wallin's office in Vancouver
David's primary office is at 2400 - 200 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1S4. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire David Wallin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David'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; David 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 David
David 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. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David'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 David Wallin
How much does it cost to hire David for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check David'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. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside the area?
David evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside David'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 David?
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. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new insurance clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.