Robert J.C. Deane, ADR Attorney in the United States
focused on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action
Dedicated adr attorney.
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Robert J.C. Deane is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- ADR · Appellate · Class Action
- Handles ADR, Appellate, and Class Action matters from Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Vancouver (Canada) (2026).
About Robert J.C. Deane: Robert J.C. Deane is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on adr, appellate, class action, entertainment, and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Appellate
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Class Action
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Entertainment
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Litigation
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ADR cases nationwide
Robert takes adr 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Appellate cases nationwide
Robert takes appellate 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases nationwide
Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases nationwide
Robert takes entertainment 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
International cases nationwide
Robert takes international 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert J.C. Deane — adr lawyer in the U.S.
Robert J.C. Deane is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Class Action.
Rob is the National Leader of the Firm's Arbitration Group. He is also an elected member of the Firm’s Partnership Board (2013-2020, and 2022-present) and Chair of the International Committee.
Rob is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading counsel in commercial litigation, international and domestic commercial arbitration, and intellectual property litigation, among other areas.
As litigation counsel, Rob has litigated complex cases throughout Canada and at all levels of Court, including to the Supreme Court of Canada, in diverse areas including contractual disputes; arbitration-related litigation including appeals, set-aside applications and enforcement applications; mining disputes; construction and infrastructure disputes; life sciences and other intellectual property disputes; consumer class actions; sponsorship and advertising disputes; shareholder disputes; securities regulation; information and privacy law; and administrative law.
As arbitration counsel, Rob has appeared in significant arbitration proceedings in North America, Asia and Europe, under almost all major institutional sets of rules, in a wide array of industry sectors including construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, distribution, pharmaceuticals, energy, and mining as well as investor-State disputes.
As arbitrator, Rob has either chaired or been sole arbitrator in international and domestic proceedings involving parties throughout the world engaged in disputes arising in, among others, the real estate development, distribution, intellectual property licensing and resource sectors.
Rob graduated as the Law Society of British Columbia Gold Medalist in 1998, from the University of Victoria’s Faculty of Law. After graduating, Rob served as a Law Clerk to the Honourable Madam Justice Beverley McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada (subsequently the Rt. Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada) in 1998-1999.
Working with Robert on a adr matter
Rob is the National Leader of the Firm's Arbitration Group. He is also an elected member of the Firm’s Partnership Board (2013-2020, and 2022-present) and Chair of the International Committee. Rob is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading counsel in commercial litigation, international and domestic commercial arbitration, and intellectual property litigation, among other areas. As…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, appellate, and class action matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Vancouver (Canada)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Vancouver (Canada)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Vancouver (Canada)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Vancouver (Canada)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Privacy and Data Security Law, Vancouver (Canada)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Vancouver (Canada)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Advertising and Marketing Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Vancouver (Canada) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Vancouver (Canada) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — International Arbitration, Vancouver (Canada) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Vancouver (Canada) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Vancouver (Canada) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Privacy and Data Security Law, Vancouver (Canada) (2018).
Locations
Robert J.C. Deane's office in Vancouver
Robert's primary office is at 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert J.C. Deane — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert J.C. Deane
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in this state typically take?
Simple adr 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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside the area?
Robert evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Robert'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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new adr clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.