Best Family Lawyers in British Columbia
With over 20 years under her belt Kristen has seen it all and has a unique talent for making the complexities of life feel safe to address. Kristen’s primary focus is in matters relating to estate planning, estate administration & litigation and family law. Kristen is easy to talk to and...
Bree Hankins is one of our shareholders, and an experienced trial lawyer Pihl Law Litigation Team. Her practice is focused on two key areas: family law and estate litigation. Bree provides clients with assistance on all types of family matters. Bree is an accredited Family Law Mediator and a...
Jesse Emmond joined MacLean Law as an associate in July 2021. His experience includes property division cases, child access and custody disputes, drafting marriage and separation agreements and preparing and representing his clients at mediation. His top priorities include clear communication,...
Kara is one of the founding partners of Duncan Allen Law LLP, is the managing partner, and represents clients on a variety of family law related topics. Kara celebrates, respects, and supports diverse and non-traditional families, whether they are blended families, foster families, LGBTQ...
Glenn joined Hara and Company at the request of his brother Thomas in 1977, after obtaining his bachelor of laws from the University of British Columbia. Glenn’s practice consists mainly of solicitor’s work. He has built a niche client base of restaurants and entrepreneurs who appreciate his...
We know life can be challenging. Unforeseen circumstances and unplanned events can mean big changes. That’s why we’re here. We bring the right support, guidance, advice and assistance to help you navigate the tough times…and make life just a little bit easier to handle. Rajat has over 12 years...
Keith Bracken was a sessional lecturer at the University of Victoria Law School for 8 years and a lecturer at Thompson Rivers University for the past 3 years. He has presented programs to lawyers, judges and police officers. As a judge, he has presided over cases from all aspects of the law...
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...
Olja is a lawyer and the founder of Brentwood Law Corporation. She is an experienced advisor on all aspects related to Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate and Wills and Estates matters. Olja’s clients include individuals of all ages, families, owners of small businesses and large corporations....
Sandy Sihota is the founder of SiLaw Group. She practices exclusively as a family lawyer. In 2021, Sandy was accredited as a Family Law Mediator by the Law Society of BC. In 2019, Sandy found SiLaw Group Family Lawyers with a unique vision to be an approachable and friendly firm by providing...
Kendelle Pollitt, LLB, Q.Med. is the founder and principal of Pier Law & Mediation. Kendelle is both a family lawyer and certified mediator practicing in Surrey and White Rock. After 15 years’ practicing family law in both Vancouver and Fraser Valley law firms, Kendelle decided to start her...
Brenda Kaine has practiced family law since 1981, first in the Lower Mainland and since 2005, on Vancouver Island. In the ‘80s, her work was mostly carried out in Provincial Court where she represented the government in child protection cases, individuals involved in paternity cases and those...
Pavan Grewal co-founded Triton Law in 2016 with a vision to advocate for her clients with all their litigation issues. She obtained her Law Degree from Kingston University in 2011 and articled at a boutique law firm and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2014. Pavan�s primary areas of...
As the founding member of this law firm, Mr. Lee is also a family mediator, life coach, and award-winning author. For many years, Mr. Lee has been nominated by The ThreeBest Rated as top 3 divorce lawyer, top 3 immigration lawyer, and top 3 criminal defence lawyer in Burnaby. He speaks fluent...
At Onyx, we give you a legal voice by raising our arguments in emotional disputes. As a reputable boutique family and estate litigation firm based in the heart of Vancouver, we are creative legal counsel who solve complex problems. We are not afraid to advance novel arguments that will change...
Valerie M. Little has over 30 years of experience practicing family law both inside and outside of the courtroom. In that time, she has served as a litigator, a certified family law mediator and a collaborative family lawyer in New Westminster. As a result of these experiences, she uses a...
Kristin Rongve will walk you through every step of your legal needs and requirements, with fast and efficient responses to issues that offer true value for the legal money spent. Kristin’s experience enables her to provide level headed and practical solutions. She has an unwavering ability to...
Melanie grew up in British Columbia but moved to the United States to complete her undergraduate and law degrees in Tennessee. During law school she was a member of the Moot Court Board and Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. She then practiced law in California for several years before returning...
Barbara was called to the Bar of British Columbia 20 years ago, and the High Court of New Zealand, 18 years ago. Currently she is practicing exclusively in Canada as a family law lawyer and mediator, and she also accepts criminal instruction. A retired contractor to the Attorney General...
Kirby’s practice focuses on general civil litigation and dispute resolution, including family law. By actively listening to her clients to understand their unique needs, Kirby provides legal advice that is practical and solution-oriented. Kirby has successfully litigated for her clients before...
I help families transition through their most challenging times compassionately, respectfully and efficiently. My experience offers clients solutions that are best suited to the needs of their family. AREAS OF PRACTICE: Family Law, Fertility Law, Collaborative Family Practice, Family Law...
Highland Law is dedicated to resolving your legal matters with honest and cost-effective legal services. After reviewing your file, we first recommend negotiating on your behalf with the opposing side for fast and efficient results. We are a client-focused team providing affordable legal...
Chandan obtained her B.A. from the University of British Columbia as a History Major. She obtained her LL.B. from the University of British Columbia Law School. Chandan was called to the Bar of British Columbia in January, 2008. She articled in Port Coquitlam and then practiced in Surrey. She...
Beatriz has advocated on behalf of her clients at the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British of Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario as well as before various boards...
litigation specialists Richter Trial Lawyers firm practice in Vancouver, one of the most diverse cities in the world. We specialize in estate, family and personal injury litigation. Lawyer and founder, John Richter, began the firm on the belief that a collegial workplace environment is essential...
Velletta & Company's lawyers are based in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Our attorneys provide powerful, professional counsel to clients across Canada and around the globe. If you have been injured, are considering selling or purchasing property or want to do business in...
Wilson Marshall advises and represents clients in the areas of: corporate and business law, commercial real estate, residential real estate, family law, civil litigation, wills, trusts and estates. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients in order to better anticipate and...
Betty's practice covers a variety of family law matters such as divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, access and guardianship, property division, and separation and marriage agreements. Betty appears regularly before the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia. Betty...
Darren is experienced at representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in a wide variety of litigation matters including personal injury claims and other forms of insurance disputes, estate litigation, contract disputes, and administrative law matters. Although Darren continues to practise...
Deborah Todd has specialized in Family Law in Victoria for over 30 years and has extensive experience in mediation, negotiation and litigation, including marriage, prenuptial agreements and divorce. She endeavours to achieve excellent results in the least possible time and at the least possible...
practiced family law in Vancouver since 1982 and has had his own family law practice in Vancouver since 1984. He has handled all kinds of family law cases, including custody disputes and disputes concerning support and asset division, at all levels of court in BC.
Marla B. Gilsig, is an effective, compassionate and knowledgeable family lawyer. She is determined to resolve her client’s issues as efficiently as possible. Well crafted BC Marriage Agreements set expectations and let the spouses decide what is fair during the relationship and on the breakdown...
Here at Fleetwood Family Law, we are real human beings who work for a living, just like you. We don’t strive to be exclusive and we don’t charge “exclusive” rates. We’ll help our clients take everyday with a positive attitude and go out of our way to ensure that they’re are having the easiest...
Angela Thiele is a partner with Lindsay Kenney LLP. A general litigator with a varied practice, she leads LK Law’s Family Law group. Ms. Thiele handles employment matters for employers, employees and unions, estate and committee litigation, professional negligence matters, and real estate...
Vishal Bajpai founded our firm in August 2008. In addition to his law degree, Vishal holds a Bachelor of Science from Simon Fraser University majoring in Biology with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology. While at SFU and later at the University of Victoria (Faculty of Law), Vishal held...
I maintain a family law practice focused on advancing client interests and balancing their expectations, while keeping costs, conflict and emotional stress low. I work with my clients to help achieve favourable legal solutions for their given circumstances and family patterns. My practice...
Warren practices family law exclusively. He provides experienced and discrete legal advice to clients who seek a real solution to their problems instead of conflict and court litigation. Called to the Alberta Bar in 2002 and to the British Columbia Bar in 2009, Warren practices in Calgary,...
Our lawyers have substantial experience in providing assistance to our clients in minimizing the consequences of financial hardship or insolvency and in dealing with issues ranging from basic bankruptcy claims issues to complex and sophisticated reorganizations.
JML is one of British Columbia’s leading boutique law firms in the areas of construction, commercial and matrimonial dispute resolution. The prestigious international publication, Martindale & Hubbell ranks our firm as “preeminent” and our lawyers have achieved national recognition in...