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Peter Unruh grew up in a small town near Edmonton, Alberta. After graduating from high school, he climbed on his ten-speed with a tent and a food budget of $3 per day, and headed south. After several wonderfully strange months and endless mountain passes, he made it half way through the US. Life on the road taught him, among other things, that there were perhaps easier ways to see the world, and he eventually pedalled home. He enrolled at the University of Alberta and went to work with his characteristic intensity, obtaining his B.A. in History and Political Science, and then his LL.B. degree. He was a champion “mooter” in law school, winning several provincial and national moot court competitions. He moved to the west coast soon after graduating in 1987.

Over the course of his career in law, Peter has litigated a wide variety of criminal, administrative and personal injury cases. His experience is broad and includes claims of both high and low complexity. In particular, he has handled cases involving post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, orthopaedic injuries, auto-immune disorders, and complex family compensation cases. He has conducted numerous trials before judges and juries, and has significant experience with alternative dispute options such as mediation. Prior to joining Kane, Shannon &Weiler as a partner, he ran a successful law and mediation centre in Abbotsford for many years.

In addition to his legal practice, Peter is a skilled mediator and a member of the BC Mediator Roster Society, now known as Mediate BC. He has taken numerous courses on mediation and conflict resolution and completed his Masters degree in Conflict Analysis and Management. He has most recently received Qualified Arbitrator Status and is currently working towards completing Commercial Arbitrator Status. Peter feels that his skills and experience in this area assist him immensely in obtaining the best possible results for his clients.

Peter also teaches criminology and criminal law at Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and is a regular lecturer for the Professional Legal Training Course. He is married with a young daughter and a little son, and whenever possible enjoys combining his love of history with travels with his family. And he is still pedalling.

University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  • LL.B.

University of Alberta

  • B.A.
  • Major: History and Political Science

Classes And Seminars:

  • Teaches criminology and criminal law at Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Bar Admission:

  • British Columbia, 1989
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Peter Unruh grew up in a small town near Edmonton, Alberta. After graduating from high school, he climbed on his ten-speed with a tent and a food budget of $3 per day, and headed south. After several wonderfully strange months and endless mountain passes, he made it half way through the US. Life on the road taught him, among other things, that there were perhaps easier ways to see the world, and he eventually pedalled home. He enrolled at the University of Alberta and went to work with his characteristic intensity, obtaining his B.A. in History and Political Science, and then his LL.B. degree. He was a champion “mooter” in law school, winning several provincial and national moot court competitions. He moved to the west coast soon after graduating in 1987.

Over the course of his career in law, Peter has litigated a wide variety of criminal, administrative and personal injury cases. His experience is broad and includes claims of both high and low complexity. In particular, he has handled cases involving post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, orthopaedic injuries, auto-immune disorders, and complex family compensation cases. He has conducted numerous trials before judges and juries, and has significant experience with alternative dispute options such as mediation. Prior to joining Kane, Shannon &Weiler as a partner, he ran a successful law and mediation centre in Abbotsford for many years.

In addition to his legal practice, Peter is a skilled mediator and a member of the BC Mediator Roster Society, now known as Mediate BC. He has taken numerous courses on mediation and conflict resolution and completed his Masters degree in Conflict Analysis and Management. He has most recently received Qualified Arbitrator Status and is currently working towards completing Commercial Arbitrator Status. Peter feels that his skills and experience in this area assist him immensely in obtaining the best possible results for his clients.

Peter also teaches criminology and criminal law at Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and is a regular lecturer for the Professional Legal Training Course. He is married with a young daughter and a little son, and whenever possible enjoys combining his love of history with travels with his family. And he is still pedalling.

Education

University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  • LL.B.

University of Alberta

  • B.A.
  • Major: History and Political Science
Community

Classes And Seminars:

  • Teaches criminology and criminal law at Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Honours & Admissions

Bar Admission:

  • British Columbia, 1989
Testimonials
We are so grateful that we connected with Peter Unruh and his team at KSW Lawyers. Going to trial was one of the most stressful events of our lives, but having the best lawyers going to bat for us really made it manageable. Over the last few years, we have had multiple interactions with Peter and his amazing team, all of which were positive. From the ladies at the front desk, to Leanne and Jessica, and Tiana and Rory… every person in their firm who worked directly with us was extremely supportive and always had a smile! I lost track of how many times I’ve phoned or emailed Leanne; she always made time for me and responded to my concerns in a kind and gracious way, while juggling so many balls in the air at once for us. Their attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture is an impressive balancing act that we repeatedly benefitted from. Peter, Rory and Leanne all took time (repeatedly!) to listen and understand what we had to say, and then acted and followed up appropriately. What an incredible relief to have complete confidence in Peter and Rory (and Leanne and Jessica behind the scenes!) leading up to the trial and the whole time that our case was in the court room. We would not hesitate to recommend this awesome team of professionals to anyone needing a lawyer!
Janie V.
4.4.2024
I am highly satisfied with Peter Unruh and KSW and will continue to send friends, family and acquaintances to them. A lawyer I know who didn’t do ICBC work recommended them when I asked if he knew anyone who was honest and who had a good reputation and he gave me Peter’s name. Peter took his fees off after expenses were taken off, vs. beforehand as every lawyer I have dealt with in the past (unfortunately this was not my first ICBC case). Peter’s fees were consistent with other lawyers, prior to trial and I was surprised to learn that if my case had gone to court his fees wouldn’t have been raised by 5-10% as is common. Peter and his assistant Jessica were kind, knowledgeable, honest and helpful.
Jennifer Washtock
6.13.2023
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