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The lawyers below offer a range of family law services dealing with: mediation, divorce & separation agreements or litigation | custody / access disputes | Government-Ministry-Child-Welfare Apprehensions etc.
Many will with an appointment provide an initial one-half hour free consultation to help you assess your case.
Grant N. SMITH Family Lawyer
BA (U.Calgary) LLB (UVIC)
Toll free: 1-888-385-1383
Suite 420,
880 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-385-1383
Email: gsmith@mcbop.com
- Family Agreements
- Marriage Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Family Litigation
- Custody Disputes
- Guardianship Disputes
- Maintenance of Spouse / Child(ren)
Grant was called to the Bar of British Columbia in February 1999 following the completion of his articles with McConnan Bion O'Connor Peterson McBOP.com and became a principal of the firm in January 2006.
Grant completed his first year of law school in New Brunswick before driving cross-country to finish his law degree in Victoria. He then articled with a small Victoria firm where he focused primarily on civil litigation; although, he did do some outside criminal defence work. Grant joined McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson after his call to the bar in February 1999, and now finds himself focusing on family law and a variety of civil litigation matters, including personal injury. Grant is also a member of the Victoria Bar Association.
Grant N. Smith, Barrister & Solicitor
McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson Law Corp.
Suite # 420 - 880 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-385-1383
Toll free: 1-888-385-1383
Email Grant Smith at gsmith@mcbop.com
Website: www.mcbop.com ... smith.html
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Sandra J. HARPER, Barrister & solicitor
Preferred Area of Practice: Family Law
Harper & Birney
201 747 Fort St. Victoria, BC, V8W 3E9
Phone: 250.381.8100
Misty Hillard, LLB
Upon a family breakdown, Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt will advise you as to your rights and ensure that you are protected. Our firm deals with all aspects of a family breakdown, including spousal maintenance, child custody, access, child maintenance, property division and divorce.
Our firm not only deals with the litigation of family disputes but also has extensive experience in the drafting of family law agreements, including prenuptial agreements, co-habitation agreements and separation agreements.
If you require assistance with your family matter consider our office -- however due to heavy demands, we do not provide free consultations.
Misty Hillard Family Law Services
Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt
#1 - 505 Fisgard Street, Victoria B.C. V8W 1R3
Phone: (250) 360-2500
Email: mnh@hom-law.com
- Easingwood, Vicki T. M.
Law Practice moved to Duncan, BC
- Klassen, Robert J.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer and Family Law Mediator
Preferred Area of Practice: Family Law
"Member of the collaborative family law group. Initial half-hour consultation - No Charge"
[quote from 2004 tel. directory]
330 - 730 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1H2
Tel: 250.388.4344
rklassen@islandnet.com
- Reid, Nichola J. W
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice Areas: Family Law · Mediation · ICBC Personal Injury Claims
Office information
Grant N. SMITH Family Lawyer
BA (U.Calgary) LLB (UVIC)
Toll free: 1-888-385-1383
Suite #420
880 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-385-1383
Email: gsmith@mcbop.com
Grant in addition to family law, takes on ICBC claims litigation cases involving personal injury.
Click for more information about Family Law Services from Grant and the offices of
McConnan Bion O'Conner Peterson Law Corp. in Downtown Victoria
- Mouat, Mary E.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice includes: Family Mediation & Litigation
Quadra Legal Centre
101 - 2750 Quadra St.
Victoria, British Columbia V8T 4E8
Telephone: (250) 380-1566
Web site: www.quadralegal.com
[Note - this group also handles Criminal law | Personal Injury / ICBC claims |
Corporate | Real Estate | Wills & Estate ... "reasonable rates" - fr. tel. dir 2004 ]
- McManus, Mary Susann
Attorney at Law - Lawyer
Practice includes - Collaborative Family Law · Criminal Defence · Real Estate
Stevenson Doell and Co.
999 Fort St.
Victoria, BC
250.388.7871
- Tyhurst, Catherine H.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice areas: Criminal Law · Family Law
301 - 919 Fort St.
Victoria, BC
24 hours 250.386.1112
- Webber, Bruce D.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice Areas: Family Law · Real Estate · Child Apprehension ·
Criminal / Civil Law [quote fr. tel. directory]
300 - 848 Courtney
Victoria, BC
Phone: 250.382.7775
- Buchan, Crystal I.
Barrister & Solicitor | Family Law Mediator - Lawyer
Practice areas: Family & Divorce law
Carr Buchan & Company
Web site: tbc
520 Comerford St.
Esquimault, BC
250.388.7571
Toll free 1.888.313.7571
Email: carrbuchan@esquimaltlaw.com
- Butterfield Law - Michael Butterfield
Barristers & Solicitors - Lawyers
Practice Areas: Family Law including: Custody | Access |
Divorce | Ministry Child Apprehensions
Criminal Law including: Impaired Driving | Drugs | B & E |
Assault | Young Offenders
Free Initial Consultation - Legal Aid Accepted
402-2020 Richmond Rd
Victoria, BC V8R 6R5
Telephone 250.382.4529 [382.4LAW]
Web Site www.butterfieldlaw.ca
[update address moved fr. downtown to Jubilee Hospital neighborhood 2006.09.18]
- Donna M. Iverson
Donna M. Iverson Law Corporation
Barrister and Solicitor - Lawyer
530 - 645 Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1G2
Telephone: (250) 388-3123
collaborativefamilylawgroup.com
/donnaiverson.htm
- Todd, Deborah
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Practice - Family Law Mediation
"There is an alternative to divorce litigation.
In mediation you and your spouse work together to solve issues that develop due to your separation or divorce.... " [fr. tel. directory ad 2004]
MacMinn & company
846 Broughton St.
Victoria, BC
250.381.6444
dtodd@macminnco.com
Web site: tbc
Updates 2006
- EASINGWOOD, Vicki T. M.
Preferered Area of Practice: Family Law
P.O. Box 647,
Duncan, BC V9L 3X9
Telephone: (250) 748-6565
We suggest you interview several law firms in advance of making a choice -- it can be a very expensive decision in both time, money and of course consequences.
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This site lists lawyers with areas of practice including FAMILY LAW
we advise you to verify if the lawyer is still maintaining their membership
with the Law Society of BC by going to www.lawsociety.bc.ca
as lawyers move or change areas of specialization over time.
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Twenty Questions to Ask - Before You Hire a Lawyer
An excellent Checklist for someone to use in selecting a lawyer, has been prepared by the publishers of
www.lawyers-bc.com/tips.htm. You will find these
guidelines useful for many types of lawyers.
Victoria Family Lawyers - continued
Misty HILLARD, LLB
Upon a family breakdown, Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt will advise you as to your rights and ensure that you are protected. Our firm deals with all aspects of a family breakdown, including spousal maintenance, child custody, access, child maintenance, property division and divorce.
Our firm not only deals with the litigation of family disputes but also has extensive experience in the drafting of family law agreements, including prenuptial agreements, co-habitation agreements and separation agreements.
If you require assistance with your family matter consider our services -- however due to demand, we do not provide free consultations.
Misty Hillard Family Law Services
Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt
#1 - 505 Fisgard Street,
Victoria B.C. V8W 1R3
Phone: (250) 360-2500
Email: mnh@hom-law.com
Web Site: www.hom-law.com
Portia Tang, LLB Lawyer
Is fluent in Mandarin & Cantonese Chinese Dialects
Her legal practice includes the following areas of law:
- Business Law
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Commercial Legal Services
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Corporate Law
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Family & Divorce Law
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Canada Immigration Applications
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Civil Litigation
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Real Estate
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Wills & Estates
Portia Tang, LLB
Tang & Company, Barrister & Solicitor
Market Square
Suite 316, 560 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 3C6
Phone: 250 881-6262
- McKimm, D. Mayland, Q.C.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Preferred Area of Practice: Family Law & Criminal Law
McKimm & Wishart
1529 Amelia Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2K1
Telephone: 250 388-4121
Karina V. SACCA
Barrister, Solicitor & Family Law Mediator
Called to the BC and Ontario Bar
Family Law including mediation, collaborative family
law and litigation, real estate and wills.
Year Began Professional Practice
1997 (Ont.) 2007 (BC)
Relevant Community Service:
* Panel lawyer representing Children in Ontario (six years)
* Centre for Spanish Speaking People (Board member)
* Amateur Competitive Road Cyclist
Relevant Professional Involvements:
* Partner - Law firm of Sheridan, Ippolito & Sacca, Toronto (1999-2007)
* Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee of Ontario - Panel Lawyer
* Office of the Children's Lawyer, Ontario - Panel Lawyer
KARINA V. SACCA, LLB
Family Law Mediation Wills
109-1030 Yates Street
Victoria, BC V8V 5A7
Phone: 250-384-3887
- Reid, Nichola J. W.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Preferred Practice Area: Family Law · Mediation
(also does ICBC Personal Injury Law)
N.J. Reid Law Corp.
214 - 284 Helmcken Rd.
Victoria, BC V9B 1T2
Tel: 250.744.1844
- Zimmerman, Wendy K.
Barrister & Solicitor - Lawyer
Family Law Office
Preferred Area of Practice - family law
"Practical Child-Centered Advice"
[quote fr. tel. dir. 2004]
#600 - 620 View Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
Tel: 250.384.1804
- Angela ATWOOD-BREWKA
lawyer practising in family law, ICBC, personal injury & historical sexual abuse law in Victoria BC
530 - 645 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 1G2
Phone: 250 381-0140
[2007.06.14
BC Family Law Practioner Profiles
BC's Ministry of the Attorney General states:
"Please note: The federal government introduced Bill C-22 in December 2002.
This bill proposes significant amendments to the Divorce Act and a number of other pieces of federal legislation."
"The provincial and federal governments share responsibility for family law matters.
The Department of Justice Canada's Parenting After Divorce website provides information and links to federal programs, services and legislation."
[fr. BC Ministry of the Attorney General 04.04/06]
FEDERAL / PROVINCIAL LEGAL JURISDICTION
The Dept. of Justice Canada states:
"In Canada, the federal government shares responsibility with the provinces
and territories for family law matters.
When making decisions about children after separation and divorce,
the federal Divorce Act applies to parents who were married and are now
divorced or are planning to divorce. Provincial or
territorial laws apply to parents who were never married or are not planning to divorce.
[emphasis added - quote from
Dept. of Justice Canada 04.04/06]
See Also ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES [ADR]
Family Mediators Directory from the B.C. Mediator Roster Society
www.mediator-roster.bc.ca/directory.html
"Mediators in ... family directory mediate a variety of family-related matters,
including reorganization of the family after separation or divorce, parenting,
financial support and property matters connected to separation or divorce, child protection,
family business, family property or finances, family inheritance and estates, responsibility
for care of elderly parents, adoption, pre-nuptial issues, and intra-family conflicts."
[quote fr. website 04.04.07]
For Reference Information
BC Association of Specialialized Victim Assistance and Counselling Programs
www.endingviolence.org
"... Since 1992, the Association has been a provincial voice for survivors of violence
and the community-based services that support them.
We have created a strong communication network among Sexual Assault Centres, Woman Assault Centres,
Specialized Victim Assistance programs and Since 1992, the Association has been a provincial voice for survivors of violence and the community-based services that support them. We have created a strong communication network among Sexual Assault Centres, Woman Assault Centres, Specialized Victim Assistance programs and Stopping the Violence Counselling programs across BC. We have also established important links with government, policy makers, legislators and other provincial organizations across BC.
We have also established important links with government, policy makers, legislators and other provincial organizations.
" [quote fr. www.endingviolence.org 04.04.07 ]
Antiracism Diversity Program Development and Evaluation Services in BC
Adrienne S. Chan, Ph.D., a Vancouver based
consultant in diversity / anti-racism / multiculturalism
training, research, organizational development, program development and review.
Jeffery S. Lowe, Canada Immigration & Business Lawyer, Vancouver BC
Jeffery S. Lowe heads the Business Immigrant Team and the Global HR Team of Lowe & Company. This firm has helped individuals and businesses in over 50 countries immigrate, do business and handle their intracompany transfer needs
e.g. through NAFTA work permits and visas to Canada.
Visit www.canadavisalaw.com for a wealth of information about Canada's
Citizenship and Immigration programs.
Jeffery and his team of lawyers, notaries and relocation specialists are fluent in: English, Mandarin Chinese,
Cantonese Chinese, Teo Chiu Chinese, Polish, and Arabic.
Jeffrey S. Lowe
barrister & solicitor, B.Comm., LLB
Lowe and Company
#900 - 777 West Broadway,
Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J7
Canada
phone: (604) 875-9338 fax: (604) 875-1325
e-mail: info@canadavisalaw.com
web-site: CanadaVisaLaw.com
NOTE: in 2007 For help with temporary work permits (applications by foreign skilled trades people and Canadian Employers) see
Web-site: CanadaTradeJobs.com
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