John Vamplew, Class Action Attorney in the United States
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, General, and Insurance · 4.5/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
DirectoratWhitelaw-Twining
Practicing class action since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 4.5 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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John Vamplew is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and Insurance. John has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Class Action · General · Insurance
- Handles Class Action, General, and Insurance matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About John Vamplew: John Vamplew is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and Insurance. John has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by John Vamplew
John concentrates on class action, general, insurance, internet, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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SSD
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Class Action cases nationwide
John takes class action 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 John agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
John takes general 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 John agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
John 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 John agrees to represent you.
Internet cases nationwide
John takes internet 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 John agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
John 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 John agrees to represent you.
Biography
About John Vamplew — Over 31 years of the U.S. class action experience
John Vamplew is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and Insurance. John has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
John’s practice focuses on a broad range of complex insurance coverage, subrogation and property damage disputes. John has extensive experience handling fire loss, product liability and class action claims and he routinely advises insurers on coverage obligations under CGL, Commercial Property, Comprehensive Homeowner, Course of Construction and Life & Disability policies.
John is a co-founder of the firm’s Subrogation Practice Group and a past chair of the firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group. John, who identifies as legally blind, is also a co-founder of the firm’s Disability & Inclusion Committee.
John enjoys finding creative solutions to complex disputes. To better serve his clients, John has recently completed the Mediation Program at Harvard Law School, the “Mediating the Litigated Case” program at Pepperdine University’s Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution and is currently in the process of earning an LL.M. degree in Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Outside of work, John likes to cook, travel and spend time with his wife Crystal and their two teenage boys To the astonishment of friends and family, John has twice completed the Vancouver-Whistler Gran Fondo bike ride.
How John handles class action matters
John’s practice focuses on a broad range of complex insurance coverage, subrogation and property damage disputes. John has extensive experience handling fire loss, product liability and class action claims and he routinely advises insurers on coverage obligations under CGL, Commercial Property, Comprehensive Homeowner, Course of Construction and Life & Disability policies. John is a co-founder of…
Who John represents
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, general, and insurance matters in the United States.
Credentials
John Vamplew's legal education and bar admissions
University of New Brunswick
LL.B. · 1994
University of British Columbia
B.A. Harvard · 1990
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Northwest Territorie
2002 · ACTIVE
British Columbia
1995 · ACTIVE
John studied at LL.B. in University of New Brunswick and B.A. Harvard in University of British Columbia.
Law school and academic background
John completed LL.B. in University of New Brunswick and B.A. Harvard in University of British Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of John Vamplew
John has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
John's professional memberships and bar associations
Canadian Bar Association Insurance Law, Product Liability and ADR Sections Past Chair, National Insurance Section, Canadian Bar Association Past Chair, BC Insurance Section, Canadian Bar Association
membership
Locations
John Vamplew's office in Vancouver
John'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.
Client feedback
Client reviews of John Vamplew — 4.5/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of John. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing class action attorneys in your area.
4.5
2 client reviews
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How to hire John Vamplew — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John'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; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action 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. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John Vamplew
How much does it cost to hire John for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in this state typically take?
Simple class action 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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside the area?
John evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside John'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 John?
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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new class action clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.