Jacob N. Harrigan

Jacob N. Harrigan: Attorney with Farris LLP

Biography

Jacob Harrigan is a dedicated litigator with extensive experience in estate litigation, commercial and civil disputes. He has represented clients at all levels of court in British Columbia, advocating for trustees, executors, business owners, shareholders, and beneficiaries in complex and high stakes matters.

Jacob understands that legal disputes-whether in a corporate or estate setting-can be highly intricate and emotionally charged. He approaches each case with strategic precision, deep legal insight, and a commitment to achieving practical solutions. His ability to dissect complex legal frameworks and craft compelling arguments makes him a formidable advocate both in court and in alternative dispute resolution settings.

In estate litigation, Jacob represents clients in will disputes, trust challenges, capacity and undue influence claims, contested accountings, and matters involving complex corporate and trust structures. His experience in corporate and commercial litigation extends to contract disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, and business-related fiduciary claims.

Jacob’s strong work ethic, meticulous research capabilities, and ability to anticipate the nuances of judicial decision-making distinguish him as a trusted advisor in litigation.

Jacob obtained his Juris Doctor from the Faculty of Law at Thompson Rivers University. During law school, Jacob competed in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot, founded the TRU Intramural Moot, and was awarded the Dean’s Course Prize for Advanced Advocacy. Currently, Jacob is a volunteer on Access Pro Bono’s litigation roster.

Year of Call

2022

In the News

Recognition

Farris Partners Support the Canadian Bar Association and its 2025 Goyer Award Winner

June 17, 2025

Sponsorship

Farris Joins Future Litigators

March 18, 2025

Sponsorship

Farris Lawyers and Students Attend The Advocates’ Society’s BC in Bloom Gala

March 7, 2025

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Advocacy & Litigation
  • Wills & Estate Administration
  • Estate Litigation
  • Labour & Employment Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Victoria, B.A., Political Science, 2016
Law School Attended:
Thompson Rivers University, J.D., 2021
Year of First Admission:
2022
Admission:
2022, British Columbia Bar
Reported Cases:
Representative Work: Mills v. O'Connor, 2025 BCCA 34; Cooper Estate, 2024 BCSC 218; Hynds (Re), 2024 BCSC 1311
ISLN:
1001307688

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Affiliations

Lex Mundi

Location

  • Vancouver, BC
    Pacific Centre South , 25th Floor, 700 W Georgia Street
    Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B3
     Canada

    604-661-9378 Phone
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