John R. Singleton, K.C., C. ARB

Insurance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

19+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

604-682-7474

https://singleton.com/people/john-singleton/

925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1200 Vancouver BC CA

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Bio

Representing clients in Insurance Law cases, John R. Singleton, K.C., C. ARB practices in the United States. R. Singleton, K.C., C. ARB has dedicated over 15 years to mastering the nuances of Insurance Law law. R. Singleton, K.C., C. ARB is known for meticulous case preparation and strong advocacy on behalf of clients. R. Singleton, K.C., C. ARB is licensed in the United States and ready to provide the representation you need.

Local Legal Snapshot

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Vancouver, Canada (2012)
Recognized: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Recognized: Construction Law
Recognized: Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Insurance Law
Recognized: Product Liability Law
Recognized: Professional Malpractice Law
Recognized: Public Procurement Law
Recognized: Transportation Law
Recognized in Who’s Who Legal as one of the top insurance lawyers in Canada.
Recognized by Benchmark Canada Awards as “Hall of Fame Lawyer of the Year”.
Recognized as a leading lawyer in the Lexpert® Special Edition on Litigation.
Recognized in the Hall of Fame as a top lawyer in Canadian construction by The Legal 500.
Ranked by Best Lawyers for his work in construction law, insurance law and product liability law.
Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rated from 1990 – present.
Recognized as a Benchmark Litigation Star in Benchmark Canada, the Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys.
Recognized in Chambers Canada — Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Construction) as a Band 1 practitioner in the area of Construction Law.
Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in the areas of Construction (most frequently recommended), Commercial Arbitration, Commercial Insurance, Product Liability, Infrastructure in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Recognized in Who’s Who Legal as one of the top construction lawyers in Canada.
Recommended, Infrastructure and Projects, The Legal 500 Canada.
Most Frequently Recommended, Construction Law; Repeatedly recommended, Commercial Arbitration, The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Recognized in Benchmark Canada — The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys as a “Litigation Star”.
Recognized as one of Canada’s leading Construction and Insurance Law lawyers by Best Lawyers Canada®.
Recognized in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (Construction Law).
Recognized as one of Canada’s leading Cross-Border Litigators, Lexpert® Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-border Litigation Lawyers in Canada.
Recognized as a Leading Lawyer for Infrastructure Law in the Canadian Lexpert® /Globe and Mail Special Edition.
Recognized as a Leading Lawyer for Energy Law in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Globe and Mail Special Edition.

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006

Education

London School of Economics (LSE) Law Department, Master of Laws, graduated 1971
University of Alberta, Bachelor of Laws, graduated 1969

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Reviews

Debra Wilson

3 months ago

Expert guidance through a complex insurance dispute

Our company engaged John Singleton to handle a contentious insurance coverage dispute following significant property damage. From the outset, his deep expertise was evident. He leveraged his extensive background in insurance law, which his profile rightly highlights, to dissect the policy language and build a formidable case. His recognition in the field, including the 'Lawyer of the Year' awards, is clearly well-earned. What impressed me most was his strategic approach; he didn't just litigate, he utilized his alternative dispute resolution skills to navigate us toward a favorable settlement without the unpredictability of a full trial, saving considerable time and resources. His analysis was thorough, and his counsel was always pragmatic and grounded in nearly two decades of experience. The one area where we occasionally wished for more was in communication cadence; during particularly busy periods, response times could stretch a bit. However, when we did connect, his attention was complete and his advice invaluable. For any business facing a complex insurance or contractual matter, Mr. Singleton provides a formidable and knowledgeable partnership.