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Our experienced lawyers will assist you in navigating the court system and will instill the necessary confidence to make the right decisions. We focus on the needs of clients in selecting the appropriate tools and avenues for each unique situation, which can include negotiation, mediation, and trial.

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We support our clients through each step of the legal process, from discovery, to mediation, to trial. If you have a question regarding a litigation matter, please feel free to call us today!

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I’ve been wrongfully dismissed, what can be done?

You may be entitled to compensation under the Employment Standards Act and may be entitled to additional compensation under common law principles. The amount depends on many factors including the years of employment, age and position.

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Contractors Must Perform Their Work with Reasonable Care and Skill.

There is an implied term in construction contracts that the work will be performed with reasonable care and skill and, at a minimum, will comply with the applicable building code. However, where it was a matter of deficiency in appearance, the requirement for the appearance must be stated in a written contract in order to be enforced.

July 19, 2024

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ICBC's No Fault Insurance

A summary of ICBC's No Fault insurance model, and what that means for hiring a lawyer.

July 8, 2024

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Successful Fraudulent Conveyance action

What is a fraudulent conveyance? In a recent Johnston Franklin Bishop case, the court found that a transfer of a house was done to avoid paying $436K in court-ordered damages

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Residential Tenancies: Changes to the Residential Tenancy Act

Over the last year, there have been substantial changes to the Residential Tenancy Act and Regulation affecting the relationship between tenants and landlords.

May 28, 2019

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Steps in a Lawsuit: Exchanging Documents

Once pleadings have been filed and exchanged, the next step in a lawsuit is for the parties to compile and exchange all documents in their possession or control that are relevant to the lawsuit.

July 16, 2019

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