Business matters are important whether they involve simple or complex transactions. Be sure to seek legal advice without delay to protect your interests and your financial security. We handle incorporations, company transitions, partnership agreements, leases, reorganizations, shareholders agreements, commercial contracts and more.

If you are injured in a car accident or in some other fashion, you are entitled at law to compensation from the person at fault. These rights need to be protected and are best protected by proper legal advice. We can develop a plan for you to ensure that your rights are met, and we can negotiate an appropriate settlement for you. For ICBC claims and other personal injury claims, our fee can be based on the amount recovered (contingency).

Buying a home is a major investment. Be sure it's protected, and remember the old saying "Buyer Beware" still applies. Come and see us before you sign your contract. We can advise you on purchases, mortgages, easements, sales, subdivisions, and rights of way, among other issues.

When your relationship breaks down you may be faced with issues of property division, spousal maintenance, child support, and custody and access. Dealing with these very personal issues can be extremely stressful. You need someone who can advise you on your rights and responsibilites and advocate on your behalf. If you are entering into a second marriage you may wish to ensure that you and your new spouse can each preserve your estate for the benefit of the children and grandchildren of your first marriages. You may be entering into a common-law relationship and need advice regarding the support obligations you are assuming towards your new spouse and step children, and your exposure to claims to a share in your property if the relationship breaks down.

Your Will may be the most important document you ever sign. We can advise you about the current state of the law and prepare a will that helps protect your estate and your family's security. We can also assist executors in obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration and advise them on their duties and obligations. We provide services relating to wills, powers of attorney, probate/administration, living wills, representation agreements, and committeeships, as well as other areas. If you are a surviving spouse or child of a deceased person we can advise you on whether adequate provision was made for you under their will, and represent you in making application for a variation of the will under the Wills Variation Act, if necessary.

We provide advice for both employers and employees. Employment termination is complex. Proper planning and advice is important for both sides. We can advise employers on how best to achieve their goals. We can assist employees to ensure that their rights are respected and where they are not - ensure proper compensation.

If you plead guilty to a charge of impaired driving or over .08, you will automatically receive a criminal record, a fine, and a minimum one year blanket driving prohibition. Make sure you know your rights and your options. Mr. Bill Younie of our firm has dealt with hundreds of impaired charges and can ensure that all your rights and options are available to you.

If you are a secured or unsecured lender who is owed money and your borrower is in financial trouble or has stopped paying, you need to know how the law can help recover what you are owed.