Best Employment Lawyers in British Columbia
Adam Ueland
Lawyer Partner
Adam has over 16 years of experience under his belt. His knowledge, determination, problem-solving skills, and proactive legal strategies have helped over 500 victims since he joined Simpson, Thomas & Associates in 2012, and supported his position when he joined the firm’s partners in 2021....
13761 96 Ave Unit Number: 701, Surrey, BC V3V 0E8
Trevor R. Thomas
Lawyer Co-Founder and Partner
Trevor believes that work has a fundamental impact on our life experience. We often define our identity, measure our self-worth and understand our place in society through our work. When these factors are in harmony with a corporation’s purpose, mission and objectives, business will thrive....
422 Richards St #170, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4
Dan Balkaran J.D.
Lawyer Partner
Dan Balkaran is a Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP — leading the firm’s Labour and Employment Law practice group in British Columbia. Working through the Vancouver office, Dan specializes in maximizing employee rights. His areas of practice include: Wrongful dismissals, Terminations for cause...
580 Hornby St #520, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6
Jason Koshman
Lawyer
Born and raised in Edmonton and having spent much of his childhood on an Alberta farm, BC Lawyer Jason Koshman is a down-to-earth, pragmatic lawyer with a get-things-done attitude. He is a 1992 graduate of the University of British Columbia Law School. He started his legal career with a large...
1808 Bowen Rd unit 200, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W4
James Rhodes
Lawyer Partner
James Rhodes operates a general solicitor’s practice with a particular focus on business law and real estate law. In the area of business law, James acts for clients in a wide variety of matters including incorporations, corporate governance, re-organizations, shareholder and partnership...
111 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5L9
Lee Turner
Lawyer Partner
Lee Turner is one of the managing partners at Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP in Kelowna. He joined the firm in 1993 and was called to the British Columbia bar in May 1994. He has practised as a trial lawyer since joining the firm and has extensive experience assisting those who have suffered serious...
537 Leon Ave #200, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A9
Sebastien Anderson LL.B.
Barrister & Solicitor, Managing Partner
Sebastien approaches law as a creative problem solver. He has more than 37 years of labour relations experience in both unionized and non-unionized work environments. As a strong advocate, and one known for his practical and innovative solutions, he is your “go-to” lawyer for your human rights,...
3007 Glen Dr #206, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 0L8
Kevin C. Blair
Lawyer Founding Partner
After articling in Kamloops Kevin moved back to Vancouver and spent four years with the BC Crown Counsel’s office where he honed his trial skills and first met Graham Taylor. Kevin has over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer. In 1989 he began working against insurance companies and has...
1607 - 805 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1
Erin Brandt
Co-Founder, Lawyer
Erin (she/her) is passionate about helping people create meaningful employment relationships and assisting to resolve conflict where those relationships break down. Erin is excited by new ideas that increase the value clients receive from legal services and enthusiastic about new technologies...
300 - 19 East 5th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5T 1G7
Michael Carter
Barrister & Solicitor
As the firm’s "go-to" guy for general litigation work, Michael is enthusiastic about getting results. Precise and assertive, his energetic approach to advocacy allows him to achieve his clients’ goals with panache. His legal background in strata, real-estate, and estate litigation has marked...
1321 Johnston Rd, White Rock, BC V4B 3Z2
Jonathan Arkle
Lawyer Partner
My practice has a primary focus in employment and business law with additional experience working with societies, non-profit organizations and charities. I also work within Doak Shirreff Lawyers’ real estate and business transactions group. I take pride in seeing my clients succeed in the sale,...
200-537 Leon Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A9
Derek Frenette
Lawyer Partner
Derek is a member of the firm’s Wills, Estates + Trusts; Labour + Employment; Business Disputes; Intellectual Property + Technology; and Insurance practice groups. He has a broad business litigation practice which includes contractual, shareholder, employment, human rights, and intellectual...
2700 – 700 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B8
Aleks Kukolj
Barrister and Solicitor
Our employment lawyer and Bay View Law’s founder, Aleks Kukolj, has dedicated his career to the practice of employment law. Since filing his first wrongful dismissal claim in 2018, he has focused his efforts on developing the skills and experience needed to effectively represent employees and...
Unit 210, 347 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7
Simon Kent
Lawyer Founder
Simon doesn’t just think outside the box – he lives there. With over 20 years of hands-on legal experience and a bold entrepreneurial spirit, he is a visionary committed to redefining the practice of employment law. Simon is a keen advocate for legal innovation, working to reimagine the...
501 – 1630 Pandosy Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P7
David M. Brown
Lawyer Co-Founder Partner
David believes in the power of work. Work creates important roles for individuals and enterprises. To the individual, work is often a pillar of personal identity that is connected to the opportunities for exploration and growth that employment can provide. For the enterprise, work is a means to...
106 – 460 Doyle Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 0C2
Daniel A. Sorensen
Lawyer Partner
Daniel is an experienced litigator. He has represented clients at various levels of court and before numerous administrative bodies. His work has included representing clients before WorkSafeBC, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, the Employment Standards Branch, the BC Human Rights...
A 45515 Knight Road Chilliwack, BC, V2R 5L2
Colleen M. Johel
Managing Partner
Preferred Area of Practice: Buying and Selling Businesses, Corporate Reorganizations, Wills and Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Probate Matters. Colleen is Ridgway & Company’s Managing Partner and has a large corporate and Wills and Estate practice. A lifelong resident of the...
#200 - 44 Queens Road Duncan, BC V9L 2W4
Iain D. Mciver
Lawyer
Iain graduated from the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts, with a major in Political Science in 1986 and Faculty of Law in 1989. He completed his articles with Saunders, Fabris and Murphy and later joined the firm upon being called to the bar in 1990. Iain's practice is focused in...
40 Cavan St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5M2
Velletta Pedersen Christie
Velletta Pedersen Christie’s lawyers are based in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Our attorneys provide powerful, professional counsel to clients across Canada and around the globe. We know the law can be confusing so we have filled our web site with Information You Can Use. If...
931 Fort Street, 4th Floor Victoria BC V8V 3K3