Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP

What Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP does

Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP is a privately-held Canadian full-service law firm operating as a limited liability partnership under the alternate trade name ZM LLP. The firm is headquartered in Chilliwack, British Columbia, and operates five physical offices spanning Chilliwack, Abbotsford, West Vancouver, and Victoria in BC, plus Edmonton in Alberta, with active matters also in the Yukon. Services are organized across 17 practice areas including personal injury, employment law (for both employers and employees), civil and commercial litigation, class actions, family law, real estate, corporate and commercial law (incorporation, commercial lending, contracts), construction law, disability law, estate planning and probate, committeeship, and a specialized First Nations Workplace & Governance practice.

The firm generates revenue through billable legal services, structured as hourly fees for most matters and contingency arrangements for personal injury claims, with retainer payments processed through a client portal. Go-to-market is predominantly field-based: clients engage through direct office consultations at one of five locations, supplemented by SEO-optimized website presence, blog content marketing, community involvement (Rotary, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Chilliwack Bowls of Hope), and referral channels. Recent lateral additions in late 2025 brought in partner Scott A. McCann (Lexpert-recognized employment lawyer) plus counsel and associate support, while the Edmonton and Victoria office launches expanded geographic coverage beyond the original Fraser Valley base.

The business is privately held by its partners with no institutional ownership, no funding rounds, and no public listing. Leadership comprises Managing Partner J. Luke Zacharias (Best Lawyers 2025, Paul Harris Fellow), Partner Brittany Corwin (promoted January 2023), Partner Nicolas Rehberg-Besler (dual-licensed in BC and Alberta), and Counsel Joshua D. Sutherland (Supreme Court of Canada appellate experience), supported by eight associates and an articling student. Differentiators include over 100 years of combined lawyer experience, a niche First Nations Workplace & Governance specialty rarely offered by generalist firms, and a documented track record of multi-million-dollar personal injury trial awards against ICBC.

Name

Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP

Legal name

Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP

Website

https://zvmllp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP is a privately-held Canadian full-service law firm headquartered in Chilliwack, BC, operating five offices across British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon. The firm serves individuals, businesses, and First Nations governments across 17 practice areas including personal injury, employment law, and commercial litigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Personal injury law
• Employment law
• Commercial litigation
• Estate planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Chilliwack, British Columbia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: The firm generates revenue through billable legal services including personal injury representation, employment law counsel, commercial litigation, family law, real estate transactions, corporate law, and estate planning. Fees are typically charged on an hourly basis or contingency fee arrangement for certain matters such as personal injury claims.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP is a full-service Canadian law firm providing comprehensive legal representation across personal injury, employment law (for both employers and employees), commercial and civil litigation, family law, real estate, corporate law, class actions, disability law, construction law, First Nations workplace and governance, and estate planning services. The firm serves individual and business clients through five office locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon, with revenue generated through hourly billable services and contingency fee arrangements for personal injury matters.

Product overview

Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP is a full-service law firm operating as a unified legal practice rather than a modular platform. The firm offers a comprehensive portfolio of legal services organized into practice areas including Personal Injury Law, Employment Law (serving both employers and employees), Civil and Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Real Estate Law, Corporate/Commercial services (Incorporation, Commercial Lending, Contract Law), Class Action Litigation, Disability Law, Construction Law, First Nations Workplace & Governance, and Estate Planning services (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Committeeship). The practice serves clients across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon with offices in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Vancouver, Victoria, and Edmonton.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Law Legal representation for individuals injured due to negligence, covering motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, and other personal injury claims in British Columbia and Alberta.
• Employment Law (Employers) Legal counsel for employers on workplace matters including policy development, discipline, terminations, human rights, and labour relations before courts and tribunals.
• Employment Law (Employees) Legal advocacy for employees on workplace disputes, wrongful dismissal claims, severance negotiations, and human rights matters.
• Civil Litigation Comprehensive legal representation in civil disputes including contract disputes, personal injury claims, employment disputes, and real estate matters.
• Commercial Litigation Dispute resolution for commercial matters including shareholder disputes, debtor-creditor conflicts, product liability, insurance claims, and breach of contract.
• Family Law Legal services for family matters including divorce, separation agreements, child custody, child support, spousal support, and division of family property.
• Real Estate Law Legal guidance for residential and commercial real estate transactions including purchases, sales, refinancing, development, leasing, and due diligence.
• Incorporation Corporate formation services including advice on business structure, share structure, directors' powers, and compliance requirements.
• Commercial Lending Legal services for commercial lending transactions, business structure consultation, corporate record maintenance, and financing agreements.
• Contract Law Preparation and review of business contracts including employment agreements, commercial leases, partnership agreements, and financing arrangements.
• Class Action Litigation Representing groups of individuals pursuing shared claims against corporations or government entities, including the Big Steel Box class action.
• Disability Law Legal assistance for denied or terminated disability insurance claims, including appeals and litigation against insurance companies.
• Construction Law Legal services for the construction industry including builder's liens, contract drafting, dispute resolution, and litigation.
• First Nations Workplace & Governance Specialized legal counsel for First Nations governments and organizations on employment law, workplace policy, and governance matters.
• Wills & Powers of Attorney Estate planning services including Will preparation, executor appointment, Power of Attorney, and Representation Agreement documentation.
• Probate & Estate Administration Assistance with estate administration including Grant of Probate applications, asset liquidation, tax filings, and distribution of estate funds.
• Committeeship Legal representation for court applications to become a committee for individuals unable to manage their own affairs due to incapacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICBC offered $300,000 to settle; at trial sought $1.2 million and judge awarded $1.18 million (Noftle v. Bartosch, 2018 BCSC 766)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Upper Fraser ValleyminorOthersThe firm is actively involved with this organization as part of community outreach. Firm lawyer Patrick Hergott served as Board Member from 2008-2010. The firm supports charitable initiatives in the Fraser Valley community.
• Chilliwack Bowls of Hope SocietyminorOthersFirm partner Brittany Corwin serves on the Board of Directors (2019-present). The firm actively supports this community organization addressing food security in Chilliwack.
• Chilliwack Chamber of CommerceminorOthersFirm partner Brittany Corwin previously served as President. The firm maintains membership and active involvement in the local business community.
• Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary ClubminorOthersPatrick Hergott serves as President for 2025-2026 and has been a member since 2004. Firm lawyers actively participate in Rotary community service initiatives.
• Abbotsford & District Bar AssociationminorOthersLogan MacLeod serves as Secretary (2025) and member (2023-present). Firm lawyers maintain professional association membership for networking and professional development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pushor Mitchell LLP: Kelowna-headquartered Western Canadian firm offering personal injury, employment, family, and commercial law with offices across BC. Comparable mid-sized regional profile and plaintiff-side personal injury orientation.
• Klein Lawyers: Vancouver-based plaintiff personal injury firm with a BC-and-Alberta practice. Directly comparable for motor-vehicle and injury mandates where ZM has its strongest trial results.
• Lindsay Kenney LLP: BC-based full-service regional law firm with comparable practice mix including personal injury, employment, real estate, and commercial litigation across multiple Lower Mainland offices. Same headcount band and similar cross-province ambitions make it the closest apples-to-apples comparator.
• Koffman Kalef LLP: Vancouver-based regional firm with strong commercial litigation, employment, and personal injury practices. Comparable size, geography, and trial-oriented culture.
• Bernard LLP: BC full-service firm with practice overlap in personal injury, employment, family, and real estate. Similar multi-office Lower Mainland presence and client mix.
• Hammerco Lawyers LLP: BC lower-mainland full-service firm with overlapping practice areas in personal injury, family, real estate, and commercial litigation serving similar regional clients.
• Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP: Western Canadian firm particularly strong in construction, insurance, and personal injury litigation. Comparable coverage on construction law and insurance disputes within ZM's commercial litigation and disability practices.

Broad incumbents

• McLennan Ross LLP: Edmonton-based Western Canadian firm with strong personal injury, employment, and commercial litigation practices. Competes directly for Alberta-side mandates and shares cross-province litigation exposure.
• Field Law: Alberta-anchored regional firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and BC covering personal injury, insurance defence, employment, and commercial matters. Overlap is strong in personal injury and employment, with Field Law somewhat larger and more insurance-defence-weighted.
• Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP: National Canadian firm with BC presence covering corporate, securities, and commercial litigation where ZM serves mid-market clients that may outgrow a regional firm — making it both a competitor and a natural merger/acquisition counterparty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zvmllp

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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