71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Business Lawyers in Richmond, BC: 2026 rankings
45 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Richmond: Solomon Chiu Law Corporation, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Jeffrey R. Horricks Law Corporation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: Pax Law Corporation, 885 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Richmond business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 45 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Business lawyers in Vancouver ranking. See Business lawyers in Vancouver
Top 10 business lawyers in Richmond at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solomon Chiu Law Corporation | 71 | 5.0★ (281) | Richmond | — | Top score |
| 2 | Parr Business Law | 59 | 4.9★ (205) | Vancouver, 11 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Jeffrey R. Horricks Law Corporation | 58 | 5.0★ (59) | Vancouver, 12 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Harbourview Law Group | 58 | 5.0★ (62) | Vancouver, 4 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Oracle Law - Peter Bizos, Real Estate & Corporate Lawyer | 56 | 5.0★ (46) | Vancouver, 12 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Pax Law Corporation | 56 | 4.7★ (885) | North Vancouver, 18 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Sidhu Family Law | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Surrey, 22 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Brentwood Law Corporation | 55 | 4.9★ (218) | Burnaby, 14 km away | — | — |
| 9 | GBC Law | 54 | 5.0★ (145) | Burnaby, 15 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Hashmi Law | 54 | 4.9★ (233) | Surrey, 21 km away | — | — |
All 45 business lawyers in Richmond, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Vancouver, 11 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 12 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 4 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 12 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 18 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 885 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 22 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 14 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#9 GBC Law
Based in Burnaby, 15 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Hashmi Law
Based in Surrey, 21 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 14 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 11 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 26 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 LeBeau Law
Based in Coquitlam, 22 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Stroll Law Group
Based in Vancouver, 11 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 13 km away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 11 km away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 Clark Woods LLP
Based in Coquitlam, 21 km away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 13 km away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 27 km away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 11 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coquitlam, 28 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 13 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Richmond business lawyers
We scored 45 Richmond business lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Richmond data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a business lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a business lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Which of my contracts most need a review?
- Can you work on a flat fee or a monthly retainer?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Business lawyers in Richmond: frequently asked questions
Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Richmond?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in Richmond, BC is Solomon Chiu Law Corporation with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews. Parr Business Law (#2) and Jeffrey R. Horricks Law Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 45 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many business lawyers are there in Richmond?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 45 business lawyers serving Richmond, BC. 3 of them are based in Richmond; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which business lawyers in Richmond are open 24/7?
2 ranked business lawyers in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jeffrey R. Horricks Law Corporation (#3) and Sidhu Family Law (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which business lawyers in Richmond work on weekends?
4 of 45 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jeffrey R. Horricks Law Corporation (#3), Harbourview Law Group (#4) and Sidhu Family Law (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Richmond business lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated business lawyers in Richmond is 4.9★, with a median of 46 reviews. Pax Law Corporation has the most, 885 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank business lawyers?
Each business lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do business lawyers outside Richmond count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Richmond city centre, our service radius for business lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can business lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do business lawyers in Richmond, BC charge?
Business lawyers bill hourly for disputes and complex deals and often offer flat fees for company formation, standard contracts or a monthly general counsel arrangement. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When should a small business talk to a lawyer?
Common points are choosing a business structure, partner or shareholder agreements, signing a lease or major contract, buying or selling a business, and when a dispute starts. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of business lawyers in Richmond, BC ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Richmond?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Richmond
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 45 business lawyers serving Richmond.
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