Joel David Zanatta

First Year of Call
2001

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury Law, Professional Malpractice

Description
Joel Zanatta, Partner, has practiced personal injury law for 15 years. He began his legal career at a large insurance firm in downtown Vancouver. For five years, Joel represented large insurance companies, lawyers, doctors and a variety of other professionals. As such, he developed a keen understanding of ICBC and how other insurance companies defend personal injury claims.Joel is a highly focused and determined advocate for people who need strategic yet straightforward legal advice following all types of accidents resulting in simple to complex injuries. He leverages his knowledge of the insurance-company side to his clients’ tactical advantage. He anticipates the defendant’s approach and plans accordingly.Notably, Joel was involved in a precedent-setting BC Court of Appeal decision that resulted in requiring ICBC to extend benefits to a catastrophically injured motorcyclist operating a vehicle with a learner’s driver’s licence. He brings the same vigor to all his clients’ legal challenges, including taking time to update his clients on a regular basis so that they feel involved and fully informed throughout the entire litigation process.