Joel D. Zanatta
Experience:
24 years
Joel Zanatta | Vancouver Personal Injury Lawyer
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About Joel
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.
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.
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Experience
Partner
Hammerberg Lawyers LLP
February 2001 – Present
Vancouver, BC
Attorney
Harper Grey
January 2001 – February 2005
Vancouver, BC
Admission
British Columbia
2001
Education
The University of British Columbia
B.A.
1995
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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-Canadian Bar Association
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-Law Society of British Columbia
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-Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
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Chair Essential Issues in Personal Injury Conference2015
Notable Work
Cases
“My wife and I were involved in a severe, life changing car accident in 2005. Following the accident we retained Hammerberg and Company. They took the time to meet me at the Rehab Hospital, and presented everything in an understandable manner. I was represented by Joel Zanatta, and the great team at Hammerberg and Co. Joel worked well with me… was very easy to talk to, and understood all of my concerns. He worked extremely hard to build my ICBC claim. Together we negotiated a settlement that allowed my wife and I to move on with our lives. They couldn’t have teamed me up with a better lawyer than Joel. They took away a lot of the anxiety from this very stressful situation, allowing me to focus on my recovery. I strongly recommend Mr. Zanatta and the lawyers at Hammerberg and Company, to anyone seeking legal representation following a serious accident. They are a great TEAM…and treat YOU as part of that TEAM.” - M. Reid