E. Craig Watson graduated from Queen’s University law school in 1993 and was called to the bar in Ontario in 1994 and to the bar in British Columbia in 1995.  Craig is an experienced litigator, dedicated to representing plaintiffs and defendants in the areas of insurance defence, complex personal injury claims, construction litigation, and commercial litigation.  He is known for being a determined advocate for his clients.

During over 20 years of practice in the Lower Mainland, Craig has acted for a diverse spectrum of clients.  He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in complex and catastrophic personal injury claims, arising from both motor vehicle accidents and occupiers’ liability claims.  His experience with errors and omissions litigation includes claims against directors and officers, design professionals, and lawyers.  He has acted for entrepreneurs, helping to resolve shareholders’ and partners’ disputes.  Craig has served his clients as lead counsel in all levels of the courts in British Columbia. He has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for his work in Personal Injury Litigation.

Craig joined Meridian Law Group in 2019.

Publications and Media

• Principal, E. Craig Watson, discusses the complex legal challenge of modifying or extinguishing easements in B.C. in an article with Law360 Canada. When an easement becomes obsolete or impractical, Section 35 of the Property Law Act offers a statutory remedy, December 4, 2025
• Principal Craig Watson shared his insights on common neighbour issues in B.C. during the People’s Law School webinar. Topics covered included fences, trees, property maintenance, parking, and conflict resolution, April 22, 2025
• Disputes over co-owned property find resolution under the PPA, which governs partition or sale against co-owners wishes. From family law to estate disputes, B.C. courts frequently navigate PPA matters. Learn more about its key sections and implications in our Principal, Craig Watson’s article for Law360 Canada, April 26, 2024