Emily Chan, Environmental Attorney in the United States
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Emily Chan is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Environmental.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Environmental
- Handles Environmental matters from Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).
About Emily Chan: Emily Chan is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Environmental.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Emily takes on
Emily concentrates on environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emily handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases nationwide
Emily takes environmental 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 Emily agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Emily Chan — environmental lawyer in the U.S.
Emily Chan is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Environmental.
Emily Chan practises in the areas of Indigenous, energy regulatory, and environmental law. As the co-chair of the Indigenous law practice, Emily provides strategic advice to clients ranging from industry and government agencies to Indigenous groups on a wide range of issues in relation to the development of energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects; joint ventures and commercial arrangements with Indigenous groups; negotiation of relationship building and impact and benefit agreements; Indigenous rights and title issues; consultation and accommodation; and participation in regulatory processes. Emily's practice also covers the related areas of energy regulatory law and environmental law. She regularly advises clients on federal and provincial regulatory proceedings (e.g., Canada Energy Regulator, Impact Assessment Agency, BC Utilities Commission, Alberta Utilities Commission, BC Environmental Assessment Office, BC Energy Regulator); environmental assessments, permitting and compliance; environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues; and transactional risks. She has been recognized by Legal 500 Canada and Best Lawyers of Canada in the area of Indigenous Law and by Chambers Canada as a ranked lawyer in the area of Energy – Provincial Regulatory (BC).
Working with Emily on a environmental matter
Emily Chan practises in the areas of Indigenous, energy regulatory, and environmental law. As the co-chair of the Indigenous law practice, Emily provides strategic advice to clients ranging from industry and government agencies to Indigenous groups on a wide range of issues in relation to the development of energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects; joint ventures and commercial…
Who Emily represents
Emily reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Emily has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ™
2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2022 for work in:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice - 2022
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — ™ (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2022 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice - 2022 (2026).
Locations
Emily Chan's office in Vancouver
Emily's primary office is at 510 West Georgia Street, Suite 1800, Vancouver, British Columbia. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Emily Chan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Emily usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Emily charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily'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; Emily will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental 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 Emily
Emily discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental 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. Emily confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Emily's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Emily Chan
How much does it cost to hire Emily for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emily walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Emily offer a free consultation?
Emily charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Emily's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in this state typically take?
Simple environmental 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. Emily gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Emily take my case if I'm outside the area?
Emily evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Emily'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 Emily?
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. Emily will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Emily accepting new environmental clients right now?
Emily's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.