RDM
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1971
- HeadquartersAbbotsford, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
RDM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RDM
- Legal name
- RDM Lawyers LLP
- Website
- https://rdmlawyers.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1971
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RDM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Legal Services
- NAICS
- Offices of Lawyers (541110)
- SIC
- Services-Legal Services (8111)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)
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Where RDM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Abbotsford
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
RDM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Hourly Billing Services: The majority of legal services are billed on an hourly basis, with time recorded in six-minute increments. Hourly rates vary depending on the lawyer, practice area, value of claim, and level of expertise required. Typical hourly rates range from $300-$550+ per hour.
- Contingency Fee Agreements: In limited circumstances, the firm pursues claims with contingency fee agreements where the lawyer is only entitled to charge a fee if and when a settlement or judgment is obtained. In motor vehicle personal injury cases, maximum contingency is 33 1/3%. In other personal injury claims, maximum is 40%.
- Flat Fee Services: Certain legal services are offered at flat fees, including unbundled legal services for RTB dispute resolution matters. Retainer-based services with deposits held in trust accounts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Initial consultation with lawyer |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Litigation retainer |
| Subscription | Hourly | Partner hourly rate - Ravi Duhra |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Multi-year contract | Contingency fees for personal injury |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
RDM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RDM Lawyers LLP is a community-based, full-service law firm that provides legal advice, assistance, and advocacy across multiple practice areas including adoption, business law, class actions, commercial lending, employment and human rights, estate litigation, family law, general civil litigation, immigration, injury claims, probate and estate administration, real estate, and will and estate planning. The firm serves individuals, families, and businesses through offices in Abbotsford, Langley (BC), and Calgary (Alberta), with the majority of services billed hourly and certain matters handled on contingency or flat-fee bases.
Product overview
RDM is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal services practice rather than a platform-based product model. Services include: Adoption, Business Law, Class Actions, Commercial Lending, Employment & Human Rights, Estate Litigation, Family Law, General Civil Litigation, Immigration, Injury Claims, Probate & Estate Administration, Real Estate, and Will & Estate Planning. These services are delivered through the firm's team of lawyers across offices in Abbotsford, Langley, and Calgary.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Adoption Legal services for domestic and international adoption, including navigating adoption laws, consent requirements, and court procedures in British Columbia. For individuals and families seeking to expand through adoption.
- Business Law Legal services for business formation, corporate transactions, shareholder agreements, purchase and sale of businesses, and business-related legal matters. For entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporations.
- Class Actions Legal representation in class action litigation for groups of individuals who have suffered similar harm from common defendants. For plaintiffs joining class action lawsuits.
- Commercial Lending Legal services for commercial lenders and borrowers, including drafting facility letters, security documentation, and advising on financing transactions. For chartered banks, credit unions, private lenders, and commercial borrowers.
- Employment & Human Rights Legal services addressing workplace disputes, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, and human rights protections in employment contexts. For employees and employers.
- Estate Litigation Legal representation in disputes over wills, estates, and inheritance matters, including challenges to will validity and distribution disputes. For beneficiaries, executors, and family members in estate disputes.
- Family Law Legal services for family matters including separation, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and cohabitation agreements. For individuals and families navigating family transitions.
- General Civil Litigation Civil litigation services for various disputes not covered by other practice areas, including landlord-tenant matters, property disputes, and civil claims. For individuals and businesses involved in civil disputes.
- Immigration Legal assistance with immigration matters, including adoption-related immigration issues and immigration status considerations. For individuals and families navigating Canadian immigration processes.
- Injury Claims Personal injury legal services including ICBC claims, Part 7 benefits, and representation for those injured in accidents. For individuals injured in motor vehicle or other accidents seeking compensation.
- Probate & Estate Administration Legal services for administering estates, obtaining probate, and managing the legal process after someone passes away. For executors, administrators, and beneficiaries of estates.
- Real Estate Real estate legal services including property transactions, conveyancing, real estate development, subdivisions, and strata property matters. For property buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders.
- Will & Estate Planning Legal services for creating wills, enduring powers of attorney, representation agreements, and comprehensive estate planning to protect assets and family. For individuals and families planning for the future.
Quantifiable outcome
- Serving clients for over 50 years with a team of 75 members
Companies that use RDM
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
RDM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
RDM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- University of Northern British ColumbiaminorRavi Duhra previously taught business law at both the College of New Caledonia and University of Northern British Columbia before joining RDM Lawyers.
- Chartered BankscoreRavi Duhra acts as outside counsel for several chartered banks, providing legal services including drafting facility letters and related security documentation, as well as advising borrowers on commercial lending matters.
- Credit UnionscoreProvides outside counsel services to credit unions in British Columbia for commercial lending transactions and related legal documentation.
- Private LenderscoreActs as outside counsel for private lenders in drafting facility letters, security documentation, and advising borrowers on commercial lending matters across BC and Alberta.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
RDM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pushor Mitchell LLP: Kelowna-based full-service regional law firm in BC's interior with comparable headcount and a similarly diversified practice spanning real estate, business law, family, and litigation. Closest direct analog by size, geography type, and practice breadth.
- Boughton Law Corporation: Vancouver-area BC law firm of similar size offering business, real estate, employment, and family law with a comparable mid-market focus. Comparable in practice mix and client profile to RDM.
- Harper Grey LLP: BC-based full-service law firm with strength in litigation, insurance, and commercial matters — overlapping practice areas with RDM in civil litigation, employment, and commercial lending representation.
- Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP: Vancouver-based mid-sized full-service firm with overlapping practice areas in real estate, business law, and commercial lending — comparable firm-level positioning as a Western Canadian non-national firm.
Broad incumbents
- Lawson Lundell LLP: Larger BC-headquartered full-service law firm with deep real estate, business law, and commercial lending practices. Competes with RDM for mid-market and institutional commercial work in Western Canada.
- Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP: National Canadian law firm with significant Vancouver and Calgary offices that competes for commercial lending, real estate, and corporate mandates in the same geographic corridor as RDM.
- McCarthy Tétrault LLP: One of Canada's largest national law firms with offices in Vancouver and Calgary. Represents the broader competitive set for commercial, real estate, and banking clients that RDM also serves.
- DLA Piper (Canada) LLP: Global law firm with Vancouver and Calgary offices that competes for the same commercial lending, real estate, and corporate transactional work as RDM, especially for cross-border matters.
- Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP: Toronto-headquartered full-service firm with a Vancouver office; competes with RDM for commercial real estate and business law mandates in BC, particularly for larger institutional clients.
Others
- Legal Aid BC: Provincial legal aid provider in British Columbia — not a direct competitor but an ecosystem participant that handles family, immigration, and poverty law matters that overlap with RDM's family law and immigration practice areas.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
RDM social profiles
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Valuation estimate
RDM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
RDM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
RDM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about RDM
What does RDM do?
RDM Lawyers LLP is a community-based, full-service law firm that provides legal advice, assistance, and advocacy across multiple practice areas including adoption, business law, class actions, commercial lending, employment and human rights, estate litigation, family law, general civil litigation, immigration, injury claims, probate and estate administration, real estate, and will and estate planning. The firm serves individuals, families, and businesses through offices in Abbotsford, Langley (BC), and Calgary (Alberta), with the majority of services billed hourly and certain matters handled on contingency or flat-fee bases.
Is RDM a public or private company?
RDM is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was RDM founded?
RDM was founded in 1971. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is RDM based?
RDM is headquartered in Abbotsford, Canada, in the North America region.
How does RDM make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hourly Billing Services are the primary driver. The others are contingency Fee Agreements and flat Fee Services.
Who are RDM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pushor Mitchell LLP, Boughton Law Corporation, Harper Grey LLP and Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP. Broad incumbents are Lawson Lundell LLP, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. Legal Aid BC is listed as an others.
Does RDM have an API?
No public API is recorded for RDM.
What industry is RDM in?
RDM's product category is Legal Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAAAE, Real Estate & Construction Law, with a secondary code of BPAHAAAK, Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law. Its NAICS code is 541110 and its SIC code is 8111.