Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Surrey, BC
Cote & Evans Trial Lawyers is a litigation-focused law firm with a team of experienced attorneys practicing in diverse legal areas. Our lawyers have extensive courtroom experience at all trial and appellate levels, handling cases ranging from straightforward applications to complex multi-week trials. Based in Surrey, British Columbia, we have cultivated a strong reputation within the legal community for our dedicated client representation and high retention rates.Our firm combines rigorous legal expertise with a client-centered approach, offering virtual and in-person consultations while maintaining strict health and safety protocols. We specialize in family law, criminal law, insurance disputes, real estate transactions, wills and estates, civil litigation, and appellate work, providing tailored legal strategies to meet individual client needs.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Insurance Claims
Real Estate Law
Wills & Estates
Civil Litigation
Appeals
Motor Vehicle Law
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have extensive courtroom experience at all trial and appellate levels
- Our firm combines rigorous legal expertise with a client-centered approach
- We maintain strict health and safety protocols for in-person consultations
- Specializing in diverse legal areas including family law and criminal defense
- Dedicated trial attorneys focused on courtroom excellence and client advocacy
Services
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law representation through all stages of separation and divorce. Our attorneys assist with property division, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and protection orders. With timely legal advice and strategic planning, we help clients navigate complex family law matters while minimizing emotional and financial stress.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients facing charges for driving offenses, drug-related crimes, sexual offenses, and regulatory violations. We provide aggressive courtroom representation and strategic defense planning from initial investigation through trial and appeal. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling cases in both provincial and federal courts across British Columbia.
Insurance Claims
We advocate for policyholders facing denied insurance claims from ICBC and other insurers. Our practice includes challenging improper claim denials for motor vehicle accidents, home insurance disputes, and personal injury claims. We have successfully represented clients in complex insurance litigation matters involving coverage disputes and bad faith claims handling.
Real Estate Law
Our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout British Columbia. We provide legal services for property purchases, sales, refinancing, and title transfers. Our attorneys also represent clients in real estate contract disputes and regulatory proceedings related to property ownership and development.
Appeals
We represent clients in appellate courts for both civil and criminal matters. Our appellate practice includes preparing appellate briefs, conducting legal research on complex issues, and presenting oral arguments before higher courts. We handle both appeals of trial court decisions and responses to appeals filed by opposing parties across multiple practice areas.
People
Philip Cote
Partner
Experienced trial lawyer with extensive courtroom experience in British Columbia. Specializes in criminal law, family law, and civil litigation. Committed to client advocacy and legal excellence.
Shreya Bose
Associate
Dedicated associate attorney focusing on family law and civil litigation. Provides comprehensive legal representation while maintaining client-centered approach and professional integrity.
Elizabeth Duke
Associate
Skilled associate handling criminal defense cases and appellate matters. Combines thorough legal research with strong courtroom advocacy for client representation.
Jessica Morneau
Associate
Family law specialist with focus on child custody and spousal support cases. Provides compassionate yet effective legal counsel during complex family transitions.
Paul Sekhon
Associate
Experienced litigator handling civil disputes and insurance claims. Focuses on achieving practical solutions through negotiation and trial advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law does Cote & Evans Trial Lawyers specialize in?
We specialize in family law, criminal defense, insurance claims, real estate transactions, wills and estates, civil litigation, and appellate practice across British Columbia.
How can I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact us at 604-547-9000 to schedule a consultation. We offer both virtual and in-person meetings at our Surrey office with appropriate health protocols.
Do you handle cases outside Surrey, BC?
While based in Surrey, we represent clients throughout British Columbia in various legal matters including trial courts and appellate proceedings.
What experience does your firm have with insurance disputes?
Our firm has extensive experience challenging denied insurance claims with ICBC and other insurers, including complex litigation involving coverage disputes and bad faith claims.
How does your firm approach appellate cases?
We provide comprehensive appellate representation including brief preparation, legal research, and oral arguments before higher courts for both civil and criminal matters.
Reviews (6)
Sheryl G.
May 22, 2021
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To secure my friends business Phil Cote told her she had a % winnable case against ICBC, then proceeded to drag the case out for almost 3 years. He took advantage of her fragile mental health due to the death of her son. He never returned her phone calls, "always in court", passed her off to his underlings, all the while nickel and dime-ing her to death. It became clear to her his intention was to prolong the case, charging her for every phone call or email requesting an update from him. No update ever came. He seemed afraid to go to court and kept pressuring her to settle after securing
Anonymous Person
Mar 02, 2021
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Paul Evans gave me a false impression that a case is retained, but in fact its not. He wasted my several weeks of waiting time! Its a deception and he should be debarred!
Angelina
Jan 13, 2021
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Ms. Tee took care of everything in a timely manner. She explained to me about the process of divorce thoroughly, took the time to listen to me and promised that she would take care of it. I feel so grateful to have met Ms. Tee, and so thankful that she was my lawyer. She was a good listener, considerate, compassionate and professional. The staff (Erin and Marlise) were always so efficient and professional as well. Thank you so much for everything.
Brandon Ward
Jan 10, 2021
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Cote & Evans are a great law firm. I had a long and hard family law matter . My lawyer ms. Bose was amazing. Went out of her way to make me comfortable and talked to me as a person and really truly cared. She walked me through everything and made sure my child's best interest was taken care of. I have had 4 layers over the past 5 years with this battle and by far she was the best. The most compassionate and the truly only one that wanted the best for my child. Cote & evens go beyond to have amazing lawyers to help you. I would first go to them because you will get the best.
Garland Burlando
Dec 24, 2020
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Rest assured that when you retain Cote and Evans you become family. My Lawyer is Paul Evans and honestly he has gone over and above any expectations that I had. I have never felt more herd, understood and taken care of by anyone else. From the moment you walk into their office, you are surrounded by smiling faces and positive energy. And when you leave their office a sense of peace and security accompanies you as you know you are being well taken care of. I will retain Cote and Evans in a heart beat for any of my legal needs as I know I will be taken care of and not just treated like a client but
Harjit Minhas
Dec 10, 2020
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Great experience. I hired Paul for the conveyancing of my rental property. I usually go through a notary as I always believed it is a lot cheaper. I hired a lawyer due to a horrible tenant that made selling this property a nightmare. I saw Jessica once for legal advice for arbitration which was money well spent (one hour of a consultation) as I firmly believe anyone who rents their home or rental home should seek legal advice; landlords do have rights, I discovered, it all depends on how you fill out paper work and present your case. Paul did they conveyancing and he also helped me with my arbitration
