Lucas CloutierNo one should ever have to endure the frustration of receiving their third denial letter from a disability insurer.
A close friend of mine, struggling with chronic pain, once hired the first lawyer he Googled—a decision he regretted when he was ghosted after losing the case.
Seeing what he went through made me realize how risky it is to trust just anyone with something this important.
To prevent others from experiencing the same, I asked my Waterview Vancouver team to help me find the best disability lawyers in the city. Here are the ones we found worth trusting.
How much does it cost to hire a disability lawyer in Vancouver?
Most disability lawyers are on a contingency-fee basis. They usually charge at least 30% of the settlement fee.
This is just an estimate. The actual price will depend on the disability lawyer you hire.
How We Chose the Best Disability Lawyers in Vancouver
1. Taylor & Blair LLP
Address: 805 W Broadway #1607
Contact Details: +1 604-737-6900
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 5 PM
Taylor & Blair LLP has been a trusted name in Vancouver’s legal landscape since 1993. Founded by Graham Taylor and Kevin Blair, the firm began as a boutique personal injury practice and has since evolved into a full-service law firm handling insurance denial cases, employment law, estate litigation, and more.
With a head office on West Broadway and six community offices across the Lower Mainland, Taylor & Blair LLP provides accessible legal support to clients throughout British Columbia. Their team of experienced trial lawyers is known for offering personalized attention—clients typically work directly with the same lawyer and paralegal from start to finish, ensuring consistency and trust throughout the process.
When handling insurance denial cases, Taylor & Blair LLP helps individuals who face the financial and emotional strain of rejected claims after an accident, illness, or bereavement. Their lawyers carefully review each case to identify the reasons behind the denial and build a strong strategy to have the decision reversed.
The firm has extensive experience addressing denials involving alleged misrepresentations, policy exclusions, or defects in proof of loss. With their in-depth understanding of the nuances of insurance contracts, they help clients navigate complex coverage issues and secure fair compensation from large insurance companies.
Taylor & Blair LLP’s legal team is skilled in all forms of dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation. They have successfully represented clients before the British Columbia Provincial Court, the BC Supreme Court, the BC Court of Appeal, and even the Supreme Court of Canada.
Clients appreciate the firm’s transparency and commitment to communication. Lawyers take the time to explain legal options clearly, provide regular updates, and ensure clients understand every stage of their case.
Overall, Taylor & Blair LLP stands out as one of Vancouver’s most reputable firms for insurance denial claims. Their combination of experience, accessibility, and personal dedication makes them a reliable choice for individuals seeking justice against denied insurance claims in British Columbia.
Always answering all my questions
“David, has been nothing but amazing, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a disability lawyer! David is super professional and made sure to follow up with me regularly regarding my long term disability claim. Always answering all my questions and concerns in a timely manner. Thank you David for being so great to deal with!”
- Devina Chetty, Google Reviews
David was fantastic to deal with
“After being denied my disability claim by an insurance company my friend put me in touch with David Goldberg @ Taylor & Blair & I’m so thankful he did ! David was fantastic to deal with ! He was able to get my claim settled with the insurance company. I can’t say enough about how professional he was with my situation ! If I ever need a lawyer again…David will be my first call ..no question ! Thanks Again David.”
- Jim Davis, Google Reviews
Address: 777 Hornby St Suite 600
Contact Details: +1 604-227-8785
Operating Hours: Open 24 hours
Share Lawyers have helped over 9,000 clients reclaim benefits, whether policies were employer-provided or privately purchased. That track record itself is impressive, so we had to check them out.
We found their Life reBUILDER™ Hub really helpful. It offers six tools—from financial planning guides to mental health referrals—which have helped many of their clients get back on their feet again.
One person recovering from a stroke told us the Hub’s stress-management workshops helped them cope. Meanwhile, her lawyers fought the insurer’s claim that her stroke didn’t meet the definition of disability.
The firm’s no-upfront-cost model removes barriers for cash-strapped clients. Their fees are contingent, capped at 33% of recovered benefits.
It’s also impressive that their expertise spans complex denials. One of their clients battling chronic pain faced a change of definition hurdle at the 24-month mark; Share’s team rallied vocational experts to show he couldn’t sustain any gainful employment.
For union members, they’re equally sharp, untangling disputes over collective agreement clauses.
One driver’s union benefits were denied when case managers misclassified his injury. Share Lawyers looped in union reps to force a reassessment, securing lifetime coverage.
That said, their thoroughness can mean longer timelines—some people waited 4-6 weeks for updates.
Consistent support and professional advice
“Share Lawyers helped me when my disability claim was denied. They settled my case in timely manner and I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case. I am very thankful to Jordan, Neel and each member of their team for their consistent support and professional advise throughout the process. Thanks again Share Lawyers team! I highly recommend Share Lawyers.”
- Santosh Dhall, Google Reviews
Fantastic in helping me
“Share Lawyers were fantastic in helping me navigate the murky waters of long-term disability benefits. It was such an emotional and exhausting process and having Share Lawyers on my side was a lifesaver! I highly recommend them.”
3. Prezler Law Firm
Address: 1075 W Georgia St Unit 825
Contact Details: +1 778-373-8202
Operating Hours: Open 24 hours
We’ve heard a lot about Prezler Law Firm turning denied long-term disability claims into hard-won victories. Impressively, they do it without demanding a dime upfront.
What caught our attention isn’t just their “you don’t pay unless we win” promise, but how they dissect denials to expose insurer tactics.
One of their clients’ claims was rejected for insufficient medical evidence. Instead of just filing an appeal, Prezler audited her insurer’s paperwork. They uncovered a clause requiring only the treating physician’s assessment and leveraged it to force a reversal.
Another person told us their insurer denied their fibromyalgia claim. Still, Prezler’s lawyers not only secured retroactive benefits but negotiated an additional $15,000 for damages after proving the delay worsened their mental health.
We also appreciate Prezler’s methodical approach to complex cases.
One of their clients was denied coverage for a multiple sclerosis flare-up. The firm collaborated with neurologists to isolate the MS progression from his prior injury and cited BC case law to dismantle the insurer’s argument.
However, some clients noted slower responses during trial prep phases—a trade-off for their meticulousness.
Was very impressed
“I was very happy with Joseph Fearon and his team with my Long Term Disability case against Sun Life. If it wasn’t for him I would have received nothing .I was very impressed with the professionalism from Joseph and his team. Thank you so much.”
- Kim McTeer, Google Reviews
Were wonderful
“Joseph Fearon and his associates were wonderful in dealing with my denied long term disability case. Highly recommend.”
- Kara Alys, Google Reviews
4. Tim Louis & Company Law Firm
Address: 2526 W 5th Ave
Contact Details: +1 604-732-7678
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Tim Louis & Company has spent over four decades mastering battling long-term disability denials.
Their knack for preempting benefit terminations saved one trucker’s livelihood after his insurer abruptly cut payments, claiming his back injury allowed sedentary work.
We like how, within 48 hours, the firm had its physiotherapist and a vocational expert draft affidavits proving that even desk jobs would worsen his condition.
Their proactive approach to gathering evidence reshapes outcomes for many of their clients. When a nurse’s PTSD claim was denied due to a lack of objective findings, Tim Louis partnered with a neurologist to perform qEEG brain mapping.
The scans revealed measurable dysfunction, forcing the insurer not only to approve benefits but backpay two years of therapy costs.
Their leverage is also razor-sharp for high-stakes negotiations. They once doubled a client’s payout after commissioning a lifetime care cost analysis to challenge a lowball offer.
However, some people did complain that their lawyers do take a while to gather evidence for risky cases, sometimes taking up to two weeks.
Thorough understanding of disability law
“Tim Louis is an outstanding human who happens to be a disability lawyer (among many other pursuits). He supported me through a challenging period with my LTD provider. After I was cut off from my LTD benefits, Tim stuck with me, waiting for several months while I appealed their decision. Tim’s patience, dedication, and thorough understanding of disability law helped me stay the course. He waited with me while the decision was pending and always made me feel supported. I truly appreciate his caring and generous nature.
If you need a knowledgeable and compassionate disability lawyer, I highly recommend Tim Louis. Thank you, Tim, for your exceptional guidance!”
- Mia, Google Reviews
Very much appreciate the prompt and clear communications
“I had a wonderful experience with Tim Louis & Company Law Firm, and can recommend them whole-heartedly. Tim has much authority and experience in issues concerning disability, insurance, etc. Also I very much appreciate the prompt and clear communications in these (to me) confusing and complex subject matters.”
- Mary Kane, Google Reviews
5. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Employment Lawyers
Address: 580 Hornby St #520
Contact Details: +1 604-283-3123
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 5 PM
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP knows disability law inside and out, with lawyers who used to work for the very insurance companies they now fight.
We like their approach to mental health claims. After a client’s insurer denied her benefits, saying anxiety wasn’t medically objective, the firm brought in a psychiatrist to do neurocognitive testing and found measurable deficits in memory and focus.
The insurer reinstated her benefits within weeks.
Their edge isn’t just in fighting denials – it’s in preventing them. One construction worker with chronic hip pain told us how the firm intervened before his insurer could terminate his benefits.
They gathered functional capacity evaluations and witness statements from coworkers before the adjuster could even look at the file, and got his benefits approved.
We also like how their insider knowledge shapes outcomes. Samfiru Tumarkin highlights overlooked treatment records and cites Federal Court precedents to get not just approval but retroactive payments for their clients.
Their “no win, no fee” model means clients don’t have to worry about the cost – but their thoroughness can mean slower responses during trial prep – some clients waited 10 days for non-urgent emails.
Extremely helpful, patient, professional and skilled
“I can’t say enough great things about my experience with this firm, and in particular Martin Willemse and Shannon Siak. I encourage anyone who is dealing with a disability and struggling with advocating for themselves to reach out. They were extremely helpful, patient, professional and skilled and this resulted in an outcome I am delighted with. Their compassion and empathy are unmatched. Thank you both so much!”
- Nicole Bilodeau, Google Reviews
Subject matter experts in disability law
“Mr.Martin Willemse and his legal assistant Ms. Shannon Siak proved themselves to absolutely be subject matter experts in disability law, more than capable to achieve excellent settlement results when holding unscrupulous companies accountable to the law and their own policies. It was very clear to me that they are motivated primarily by compassion for, and a desire to help, people who are probably going through the hardest times of their lives, physically, emotionally, and financially. They are not just great professionals, but also great human beings. I don’t hesitate to strongly recommend them to anyone needing legal representation, and you will not be disappointed. You can, and should, trust their advice. Do so with the absolute confidence that they will deliver whatever they tell you to expect.“
- Shawn Dimitrov, Google Reviews
