South Surrey's boutique litigation firm focuses on commercial and construction disputes. Raman S. Atwal is an experienced litigator with direct knowledge of the construction industry. He holds a builder's license as his family business is construction contracting and development. His practical knowledge of the development process from shovel going in the dirt to final inspection allows him to offer his clients the benefit of working knowledge in the construction industry. This combination of practice and theory sets him apart from other litigators.

More generally, he understands the challenges of business owners and focuses on serving clients ethically and efficiently. Raman knows firsthand the value of practical and sensible legal advice, which is what his firm offers to owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers. Atwal & Associates also has experience in contract, joint venture and shareholder disputes along with estate and employment litigation.

Our Legal Services

• Construction Law, including Builders Liens, contract review, drafting and negotiation, risk management, and the resolution of the wide range of disputes that can arise in the construction context.
• Commercial Litigation, including trust claims, joint venture and shareholder disputes, and collections law.
• Real Estate Litigation, including advice and representation for purchasers, sellers, developers, and interested parties on all legal issues that may arise during a transaction for the purchase, sale or development of land in British Columbia including claims for an interest in land. Services include all matters related to real estate contracts such as review, negotiation and drafting, risk management, pursuing and defending claims for specific performance and damages for breach of contract.
• Estate Litigation for families dealing with disputes related to the distribution of family business assets in the family wealth transfer context.
• Employment Litigation with specific experience acting for employers, including trucking companies, in all aspects of employment law, including reviewing and revising employment contracts, workplace policies and procedures and defending claims brought by disgruntled employees.

Our Team