Stuart Cappus

Stuart specializes in the areas of: Estate Litigation, including wills variation claims, other challenges to wills and estates, and Committeeship applications; Personal Injury claims; and a variety of General Litigation matters, including debt collection. Throughout his many years of practice, Stuart has successfully resolved countless matters through negotiation and mediation for the benefit of his clients. Beyond that, Stuart has represented his clients at all levels of court in British Columbia and prides himself on being able to effectively advocate for his clients in the courtroom.  

Stuart also practices in the areas of Estate Administration, including probate applications, and Estate Planning, including wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements. In these areas, he brings his years of litigation experience to bear to help his clients avoid or mitigate against issues that can often lead to costly disputes down the road.

Stuart was born and raised in Port Alberni. After graduating from high school in 2003, he went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from Malaspina University-College (now Vancouver Island University) in 2007. Thereafter, he obtained his Law degree from the University of Victoria in 2011. He quickly joined Johnston Franklin Bishop as an Articling Student and was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2012. He has been an Associate at the firm ever since.

Outside of work, Stuart enjoys spending time with his family and friends although he can often be found alone in his garage cheering for (or yelling at) his San Francisco 49ers.

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