About Sepideh
Sepideh Alimirzaee: Dedicated Insurance Litigation Lawyer in Surrey, BC
Sepideh Alimirzaee is a passionate and results-oriented legal professional specializing in complex insurance disputes. With a strong foundation in civil litigation and a deep understanding of insurance coverage, she is committed to fiercely advocating for her clients’ rights and securing the compensation they deserve. Sepideh brings a unique blend of experience gained both in-house counsel and as a litigation associate, providing her with a comprehensive perspective on navigating the often-challenging landscape of insurance claims.
As a partner in McQuarrie’s Litigation Department, Sepideh has developed a respected and extensive practice, representing individuals facing denial of coverage across a broad range of insurance types. Her expertise covers Corporate, Partnership, and Contract disputes, as well as a significant focus on insurance matters, including sophisticated challenges to exclusionary terms in life insurance, long-term disability insurance, critical illness claims, and complex fire loss cases. Sepideh’s dedication to her clients is underscored by her unwavering commitment to providing strategic legal counsel and aggressive representation against major insurance providers throughout Canada.
Sepideh’s journey began with invaluable experience as in-house counsel for a construction company in downtown Vancouver, providing her with a practical understanding of commercial disputes and risk management. This experience, combined with her legal training, allows her to approach each case with a strategic mindset and a clear understanding of the challenges her clients face. She is a seasoned advocate recognized for her meticulous preparation, persuasive courtroom skills, and ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and opposing counsel. Sepideh’s return to private practice as a partner at McQuarrie reflects her ambition and drive to build a thriving litigation practice focused on delivering exceptional results for her clients.
Key Practice Areas:
- Insurance Law Litigation: Sepideh specializes in aggressively pursuing claims against insurance companies, focusing on challenging unfair denials of coverage and maximizing compensation for her clients. This includes a deep understanding of policy provisions, legal precedents, and the strategies employed by insurance insurers.
- Life Insurance Disputes: She has significant experience in challenging the denial of life insurance benefits, particularly regarding exclusions and the interpretation of policy terms.
- Long-Term Disability Disputes: Sepideh is a leading advocate for individuals denied long-term disability benefits, meticulously investigating the medical evidence and legal arguments necessary to prove a claim.
- Critical Illness Claims: Her expertise extends to challenging critical illness claim denials, focusing on demonstrating that the individual met the policy’s criteria for coverage.
- Fire Loss Claims: Sepideh represents clients in complex fire loss cases, navigating the intricacies of insurance coverage for property damage and related expenses.
- Corporate, Partnership & Contract Disputes: Leveraging her litigation skills, Sepideh assists clients with complex commercial disputes involving contractual breaches, partnership disagreements, and corporate litigation matters.
Education & Credentials:
- Legal Expertise: A skilled and experienced litigation lawyer with a deep understanding of insurance law and commercial disputes.
- Recognized Expertise: Recognized in Best Attorney USA as an Insurance Law specialist – consistently recognized since 2026.
- Litigation Experience: Extensive experience in civil litigation, building a strong track record of success in complex insurance cases.
Bar Admissions: Sepideh is admitted to practice law in British Columbia, Canada.
City & Location: Sepideh Alimirzaee operates out of Surrey, British Columbia, providing accessible legal services to clients throughout the region.
