
Silvia Purcarin
Associate
Silvia Purcarin joined Northpoint Legal as an associate lawyer in 2021. Her practice focuses on insurance defence litigation, including motor vehicle claims, property damage, occupiers’ liability and professional negligence claims.
Silvia’s previous practice experience includes acting as defence counsel in motor vehicle claims, acting as in-house counsel for a large insurance company and experience working at a boutique family law firm. She is passionate about advocating for her clients while developing practical and efficient approaches to navigate the litigation process. Silvia is known for her attention to detail, strong work ethic and client-driven results.
Although she has represented clients in BC Supreme Court, BC Provincial Court and Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, Silvia prides herself on being able to help people resolve their claims out of court, whether through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, or other dispute resolution procedures.
Outside of the office, Silvia enjoys traveling to sunny destinations, learning about different cultures and spending time with her family in and around Vancouver. She is fluent in Romanian and able to carry a basic conversation in Spanish.
Professional Organizations
- Vancouver Bar Association
- Canadian Bar Association
- Canadian Defence Lawyers

Education
Federation of Law Societies of Canada, Certificate of Qualification, 2015
University of Law (England), LL.B., 2012
Simon Fraser University, B.A. Criminology, 2009
Bar Admissions
British Columbia, 2017
Publications & Presentations
Author: Sohal v. Lezama: The Absolute Prohibition to Commencing Third Party Claims in British Columbia, Risk Management Counsel of Canada, 2022
Panelist: Limitation Periods, Young Risk Management Counsel of Canada – Toronto Workshop for Claims Handlers & Adjusters, 2023
Presenter: Damage Awards Jeopardy, Risk Management Counsel of Canada webinar, 2023
Co-presenter: CDL The Best Defence, Lindsay LLP CLE presentation, 2024
Panelist: Navigating the Court System in BC & Damages Awards for Psychological Injuries, Young Risk Management Counsel of Canada – Toronto Workshop for Junior Claims Handlers & Adjusters, 2024
Author: When Clean Becomes Complicated: Legal Perspectives on Loss of Housekeeping Capacity, Risk management Counsel of Canada, 2024