David Hoyt

Associate Counsel

David Hoyt is an experienced associate counsel at Up Legal Group, bringing a unique blend of expertise in competition law, insurance defense, and civil litigation. Born in Chicago, David lived in California, Iowa, and Massachusetts before moving to British Columbia as a young adult. He earned a B.A. with Honours in Economics from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, followed by nearly three years as an Investment Officer with Royal Trust Company in Vancouver. After completing his law degree at the University of British Columbia, David practiced in general law for several years before joining a personal injury and family law practice in Santa Rosa, California, where he passed the California Bar.

Returning to B.C., David embarked on a significant career with the Federal Government, primarily as a Competition Law Officer with the Competition Bureau. In this role, he led multi-agency investigations, prepared search warrants, and investigated deceptive advertising for possible prosecution. David also worked as a Bankruptcy Officer with the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy and is a qualified mediator in bankruptcy, family law, and elder issues. He represented the Competition Bureau on the Vancouver Partnership task force, investigating fraudulent telemarketing activities in Alberta and British Columbia.

Outside of his legal practice, David is dedicated to community service. He has served as Chair of the Community Advisory Committee for Mental Health in Delta, a director of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond, and a member of a steering committee focused on affordable housing for low-income seniors. Additionally, David has a passion for baseball, coaching youth teams in Santa Rosa and Delta, and continuing to umpire games during the spring and summer.

David joined Up Legal Group in April 2022, bringing his extensive experience and dedication to client service to the team.