Norm Streu, Construction Attorney in the United States
Over 28 years of legal practice
Practicing construction since 1998.
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Norm Streu is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction. Norm has over 28 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Construction
- Handles Construction matters from Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
About Norm Streu: Norm Streu is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction. Norm has over 28 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Norm takes on
Norm concentrates on construction. Each area below outlines the kind of case Norm handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases nationwide
Norm takes construction 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 Norm agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Norm Streu — construction lawyer in the U.S.
Norm Streu is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Construction. Norm has over 28 years of legal experience.
For nearly three decades, Norm has been a leader in British Columbia’s construction industry. During this time, Norm has been engaged in many of the largest construction projects undertaken in Western Canada and has helped resolve many of the industry’s most complex disputes.
Norm practiced construction, infrastructure, and engineering law for over a decade at a major Vancouver law firm where he served as Partner and Construction & Engineering Practice Group Leader. He then took an executive position in the industry, serving as President and Co-Principal of one of Western Canada’s largest construction companies with over 1,200 employees and up to 400 active construction sites across Western Canada and the U.S. He also spent time as a senior executive with an innovative, modular, sustainable building systems company with operations across Canada and the U.S., served as President of British Columbia’s largest producer of pre-cast concrete products, and currently sits on the Advisory Committee of a major North American producer of mass timber products.
Norm’s industry experience provides him with a unique insight and understanding of his clients’ issues. As a result, he has established a reputation for thinking like a business partner and providing straight-forward, business-focused advice.
Active in the community, Norm has served as Director and Chair of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, Director of the British Columbia Construction Association, and has contributed regular articles on construction law issues to Business in Vancouver, the Journal of Commerce, and Construction Business for over two decades.
Norm co-authored the Annotated Builders Lien Act of British Columbia published by the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLE) and since 2000 has annually updated a chapter he co-authors in CLE’s British Columbia Builders Lien Practice Manual.
Norm's approach to construction cases
For nearly three decades, Norm has been a leader in British Columbia’s construction industry. During this time, Norm has been engaged in many of the largest construction projects undertaken in Western Canada and has helped resolve many of the industry’s most complex disputes. Norm practiced construction, infrastructure, and engineering law for over a decade at a major Vancouver law firm where he…
The kind of cases Norm takes
Norm reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Toronto
J.D. · 1997
Jurisdictions
Norm's state bar admissions
Ontario, Canadian Ba
1998 · ACTIVE
Norm studied at J.D. in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Norm completed J.D. in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Norm runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Norm has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
Locations
Norm Streu's office in Vancouver
Norm's primary office is at 650 West Georgia Street, Suite 3200, Vancouver, British Columbia. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Norm Streu — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Norm usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Norm charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Norm'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; Norm will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 Norm
Norm discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction 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. Norm confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Norm's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Norm Streu
How much does it cost to hire Norm for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Norm walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Norm offer a free consultation?
Norm charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Norm's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Norm's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in this state typically take?
Simple construction 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. Norm gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Norm take my case if I'm outside the area?
Norm evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Norm'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 Norm?
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. Norm will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Norm accepting new construction clients right now?
Norm's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.