Much like some Western legal principles, “virtus” has its roots in Latin. In Ancient Rome, virtus represented sought-after qualities like bravery, character, and excellence, specifically demonstrated in service of the public. Virtus laid the foundation for the concept we understand as “virtue” in today’s English.

At Virtus Counsel, we aim - as the ancient Romans did - to pursue “virtus”, adopting those principles to advocate courageously, act honourably, and advise virtuously.

In Mandarin, 威 is pronounced wēi (like “way”), and 德 is pronounced dé (like “duh”). In Cantonese, 威 is pronounced “wai” (like “why”), and 德 is pronounced “dak” (like “duck”).

威 as an adjective is used to describe something that is mighty.

Aptly, 德 is defined as virtue, morality, ethics, and character.

That beast is known as 獬豸(xiè zhì) in China, “kaichi" in Japan, and “haetae” in Korea. It is sometimes called the “sagacious stag”. As a mythical creature, it is now used across many countries of Asia as a symbol of justice. According to legends, this creature had a natural ability to tell right from wrong.

To strengthen community development by emboldening organizations to innovate, collaborate, and engage.

Find out why we do what we do on our About page.

Richmond, British Columbia - the Lower Mainland’s “island city, by nature”.

Our new office in Richmond will be announced soon! Meantime, find out all the ways you can Contact Us.

Yes! Our lawyers are called to the bar in British Columbia and Alberta and also have experience in Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick.

Our preferred litigation practice areas are in alternative dispute resolution, appeals, commercial and corporate, construction, franchise, injunctions, intellectual property, and real estate.

We also offer fractional legal counsel services, where we provide on-demand part-time in-house counsel support to growing businesses as needed. These services could include support in contracts, corporate governance, compliance, privacy, licensing, e-commerce, and litigation support.

The above is just what we prefer to practice. We may be able to provide additional legal services, so feel free to inquire.

Not yet. As we grow, we will be able to add services that better serve your needs and that align with our mission.

Meantime, we still offer much of what organizations need, such as dispute resolution and in-house counsel.

Yes! There are many legal issues we can address together almost entirely through electronic methods, saving you potentially a long drive to access our help. As there are nuances to these arrangements, we suggest you contact us with your specific details.

Community development is the cornerstone of Virtus Counsel’s mission. To that end, we help businesses feel confident in working on projects that better society by addressing their legal obstacles.

We will soon be launching a “Community” page where you can get more details on Virtus Counsel’s involvement in its community.

You can head over to our Contact page for ways to reach us.

Email: help@virtuscounsel.com

Call: +1 (778) 381-8585

Text: +1 (778) 820-0881

WhatsApp: +1 (778) 820-0881

If you are wanting to become a client of Virtus Counsel, the fastest and easiest way is through our calendar.

If you are an existing client, we recommend you call, text, or WhatsApp our office directly at 778.820.0881.

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Our preferred practice areas are:

• alternative dispute resolution

• appeals

• commercial and corporate

• construction

• franchise

• injunctions

• intellectual property

• real estate

Many factors go into this, some of which include the type of claim you wish to make, the complexity of the matter, and whether the matter settles. The court in which you file your action can also have a significant impact on how quickly a matter resolves.

We have experienced matters resolve within a week, not even needing a claim to be filed. Other times, we have seen matters taking nearly a decade to reach resolution.

In the world of commercial litigation, developments can happen quickly. At Virtus Counsel, we aim to resolve your dispute efficiently while balancing effectiveness.

We suggest you go to our Resources page to discover the many links that could be helpful. Or, if you want specific tailored assistance, you can contact us at 778.820.0881.

This depends on the type of claim, but at a minimum we suggest having all of the following relevant documents would be helpful:

• contracts

• correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, social media messages)

• multimedia (videos, photographs)

• financial documents (invoices, receipts, statements, sheets)

• reports (appraisals, valuations, studies)

• notes

Generally, it is possible, but the court will rely on an established set of factors to determine how much you can recover (it is unlikely the full amount). In some cases, it is written into a contract that the parties agree to a certain level of legal costs recovery. Assuming that clause is valid and enforceable, the parties can feel more confident about being awarded a defined level of costs.

At Virtus Counsel, it starts with an initial consultation. Booking one is as easy as finding an availability on our calendar.

If you do not see your preferred time available, you can contact us at 778.820.0881 and make a request for an appointment.