Lawyer
Harry Meiteen
Profile
Harry Meiteen is a construction lawyer at JML. He maintains a diverse construction law practice and has represented different stakeholders within the construction industry, including developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers.
Harry primarily has experience in construction disputes. When it is appropriate, Harry is a firm proponent of alternative dispute resolution. He has effectively assisted clients in resolving their matters through negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations before requiring court intervention. However, where litigation is required, Harry has experience litigating complex lien matters, as well as claims for negligence, breach of contract, breach of trust, delay, deficiencies, and extras.
In addition to his litigation practice, Harry has also provided front-end services. He has assisted clients with project development and has experience drafting and negotiating bespoke and standard-form construction contracts.
Prior to joining JML, Harry practiced construction law at a national firm in Vancouver.
Expertise
Education & Bar Admissions
- B.A., York University, 2018
- J.D., University of Windsor, 2022
- Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2023
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 2023
Rankings & Recognitions
- Insolvency Institute of Canada Prize in Insolvency Studies (University of Windsor, Faculty of Law)
- Donich Entrepreneurial Scholarship in Law (University of Windsor, Faculty of Law)
- Dr. John Whiteside Prize in Professional Ethics and Conduct (University of Windsor, Faculty of Law)
- J.W. Whiteside Award (University of Windsor, Faculty of Law)
Memberships & Associations
- Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)- Construction Law Subsection
- Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)- SAGDA subsection
- Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)- Young Lawyers- Lower Mainland subsection
- Ontario Bar Association- Construction and Infrastructure subsection
Publications
- Co-Author, Viceroy Homes v Jia Development Inc: The Consequences of Frivolous, Vexatious, or Abusive Liens
- Co-Author, Tenoes Construction v Pinto: The Importance of Compliance with Timetables in Construction Lien Actions
- Co-Author, Backyard XP Inc v. Cesario-Valela: Limitations on Issuance of Third Party Claims Under the Construction Act
Personal
When he is not in the office, Harry enjoys watching the Real Housewives, eating his way through the Michelin Guide, and hiking British Columbia’s beautiful trails.