Andrea Abbinante joined Virgin Law Group in 2010. She is a Designated Paralegal and Manager with the firm, currently practicing in the areas of personal injury, ICBC and other insurance defence, and general litigation. Her litigation experience has spanned a wide range of practice areas which also includes commercial and contract disputes, employment law, construction, mining and builders’ liens, medical and dental malpractice, product liability, class action suits, and tribunal work.

On February 8, 2022, Andrea was accepted into the Law Society of B.C.’s Innovation Sandbox, permitting her to provide personal injury law services offered through Virgin Law Group, including advice, negotiating claims with ICBC including representing clients in accessing their Enhanced Care Benefits, representation for matters before the Civil Resolution Tribunal, legal research, drafting documents, legal coaching and representation for matters before tribunals and court.

Andrea believes that client satisfaction and high ethical standards are paramount in managing litigation matters. Throughout her career, Andrea has dedicated many hours to mentoring and training others in the litigation field, and to developing firm procedures, precedents, and resources. Andrea approaches her law firm management role with a team-oriented, empathetic approach, always seeking excellence, and infusing a dose of humour, whenever possible. Andrea is a Certified Professional Legal Coach, and long-standing member of the BC Paralegal Association. As well, Andrea has presented at TLABC and CLEBC conferences.