Nathan Surkan

Associate

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  • nsurkan@jfklaw.ca
  • P 604-687-0549 ext.136
  • C 778-357-3247
  • 260- 200 Grandville Street, Vancouver, BC V64 1S4

Nathan holds a Juris Doctor from the Allard School of Law at UBC, where he graduated in 2018.

After graduating, Nathan clerked for six justices of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. He then articled and spent four years practicing at a leading national law firm in the areas of Aboriginal, regulatory, and environmental law, as well as insurance litigation. He has experience in judicial reviews, class actions and civil trials.

Nathan was born and raised in Penticton, British Columbia – within the traditional, unceded territories of the Syilx Okanagan People – and has a deep appreciation for the unique lands upon which he grew up.

In his spare time, Nathan enjoys exploring the backroads of British Columbia on his bicycle, wandering his neighbourhood in search of the latest blooms, or challenging himself to follow a recipe beyond his culinary prowess.

Education and Professional Affiliations

  • Law Society of British Columbia, 2020
  • J.D., Allard School of Law, 2018
  • BScH. (Biochemistry and Environmental Studies), Queen’s University, 2013

Highlights

Publications

Announcing 2024 Lexpert Rising Stars Winner – Aria Laskin!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Aria Laskin is a Lexpert Rising Stars

 
Should Contingency Fee Agreements be contingent on independent legal advice? The Ontario Superior Court in Nootchtai v Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig weighs in

Decision Overview On October 31, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court released an important decision ordering the review by the