Kim Wigmore, General Attorney in the United States
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on General, Health Care, and Insurance
DirectoratWhitelaw-Twining
Practicing general since 1995.
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Kim Wigmore is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance. Kim has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BC
- Experience
- over 31 years
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- General · Health Care · Insurance
- Handles General, Health Care, and Insurance matters from Vancouver, BC.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kim Wigmore: Kim Wigmore is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance. Kim has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining.
Areas of practice
Kim's practice areas in the U.S.
Kim concentrates on general, health care, insurance, litigation, and ssd. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kim handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General
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Health Care
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Insurance
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Litigation
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SSD
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General cases nationwide
Kim 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 Kim agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases nationwide
Kim takes health care 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 Kim agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Kim 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 Kim agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Kim 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 Kim agrees to represent you.
SSD cases nationwide
Kim takes ssd 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 Kim agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kim Wigmore, general attorney serving the U.S.
Kim Wigmore is a director based in Vancouver, BC. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance. Kim has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whitelaw-Twining. Kim works from the U.S. and takes on general matters across the region.
Kim’s practice involves a broad range of insurance litigation including complex multi-party casualty, property losses, professional liability, construction, liquor liability, and transportation. Kim also advises insurers on coverage obligations under all types of policies, including Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity, Cargo, Professional Liability, Course of Construction, Commercial General Liability, Wrap-up and Comprehensive Homeowners.
Kim is a member of the firm’s management committee and oversees the firm’s business development. He is also head of the firm’s Transportation Group and Professional Liability Group. Kim is a tireless advocate for his clients, representing them in all levels of the British Columbia, Alberta, and Federal Courts, including Appellate Courts. He also has extensive experience before administrative tribunals and in mediations.
As a Managing Director at Whitelaw Twining, Kim oversees and mentors associates offering guidance on their files. He has written papers on a wide range of topics in insurance law and civil litigation. He creates and presents seminars for clients, professional groups, and industry groups in these areas. He is past chair of the British Columbia Maritime Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association, a Director of the Canadian Transport Lawyers Association, and a former executive member of the Marine Insurance Association of British Columbia.
Outside of work, Kim spends time with his three daughters, coaching soccer and field hockey. He also enjoys running and hitting the local mountains during ski season.
How Kim handles general matters
Kim’s practice involves a broad range of insurance litigation including complex multi-party casualty, property losses, professional liability, construction, liquor liability, and transportation. Kim also advises insurers on coverage obligations under all types of policies, including Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity, Cargo, Professional Liability, Course of Construction, Commercial…
Who Kim represents
Kim reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, health care, and insurance matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kim studied and practices
University of London
LL.M. Dalhousie · 1997
The University of British Columbia
B.Sc. · 1990
Jurisdictions
Kim's state bar admissions
British Columbia
1995 · ACTIVE
Kim studied at LL.M. Dalhousie in University of London and B.Sc. in The University of British Columbia.
Law school and academic background
Kim completed LL.M. Dalhousie in University of London and B.Sc. in The University of British Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kim runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kim Wigmore's office in Vancouver
Kim'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 Kim Wigmore — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kim usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kim charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kim'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; Kim will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Kim
Kim discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Kim confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kim's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kim Wigmore
How much does it cost to hire Kim for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kim walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kim offer a free consultation?
Kim charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kim's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Kim's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in this state typically take?
Simple general 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. Kim gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kim take my case if I'm outside the area?
Kim evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Kim'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 Kim?
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. Kim will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kim accepting new general clients right now?
Kim's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.