DANIEL A. SORENSEN
LAWYER
DANIEL A. SORENSEN
Daniel was born in Denmark and immigrated to Canada at a young age. Having grown up in Chilliwack, BC, he has strong local roots in the Fraser Valley. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Political Science at the University of Victoria in 2003. Following this, Daniel spent a year interning with non-profits and later worked as a Youth Liaison for Elections BC, encouraging young people to vote. He obtained his law degree from the University of Victoria in 2008 and was called to the British Columbia bar in 2009.
After law school, Daniel joined a law firm in the Fraser Valley where he gained experience in a wide range of practice areas. In 2014, he founded and operated his own law firm in the Fraser Valley, which he led for over a decade before transitioning to his current role at another law firm.
EXPERIENCE
Daniel is an experienced litigator who has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as a wide range of administrative bodies. These include WorkSafeBC, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, the Employment Standards Branch, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, the Labour Relations Board, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, the Residential Tenancy Branch, the Civil Resolution Tribunal, and the Canadian Energy Regulator.
Daniel regularly acts for both employers and employees in employment-related matters, and frequently advises businesses on issues such as collections, contracts, leases, insurance disputes, and business conflicts. He also regularly acts for lenders, and has been retained to carry out legal work on behalf of municipal, provincial, and federal government entities.
In his practice, Daniel emphasizes practical, cost-effective solutions. He has resolved numerous matters through mediation, arbitration, and out-of-court settlement.
PRACTICE
Daniel has experience handling a broad spectrum of litigation matters, including:
- Builder’s liens
- Construction issues
- Commercial contract disputes
- Insurance claims
- Foreclosures
- Real estate and strata disputes
- Ownership disputes
IN THE COMMUNITY
Daniel actively supports many good causes in the community. He is the current President of the Chilliwack Academy of Music and a past Chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, where he continues to serve on the Board of Directors. He is also a past President of the Chilliwack Bar Association. Daniel has contributed to legal education by reviewing scripts for the Canadian Bar Association’s Dial-A-Law service and by authoring content for the People’s Law School. He has also mentored junior lawyers through the BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association’s mentorship programs.
Daniel is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia.
Outside of law, Daniel enjoys exploring the outdoors and is passionate about landscape photography. He lives with his wife, Yuri. Together, they share a love of food and travel, and can often be found trying new restaurants or exploring new destinations.
