My path to law started with a love of reading, writing, and solving problems – especially the kinds of problems that show up between people.
I’d originally planned to become a teacher like many of my family members, but a trusted professor encouraged me to consider law school.
That nudge sent me in a new direction, and I’ve been grateful for it ever since.
I’d originally planned to become a teacher like many of my family members, but a trusted professor encouraged me to consider law school. That nudge sent me in a new direction, and I’ve been grateful for it ever since.
Before I focused on family law, I practised corporate & commercial law, including business reorganisations, commercial lending and borrowing, foreclosures, and estate planning. While I enjoyed the legal side of this work, I wanted to work more directly with individual people. Guiding people through the disputes and life changing decisions inherent in any family law matter has been exactly what I was looking for. I am also able to fall back on my corporate & commercial law background to assist with negotiating the reorganization and division of complex family assets such as family corporations, real estate holdings, and other portfolios. I also continue to offer estate planning services for individuals and families.
I know firsthand how life-changing these moments can be. My parents divorced when I was seven, and while it wasn’t always easy, they did their best to move through the process collaboratively. That’s something I’ve carried with me and try to bring to my own work.
Not every case can or should be resolved outside of court, but when it’s possible, collaboration can make a real difference – especially when children are involved. When it comes to court, I had the privilege of serving as a judicial intern to the judges of the Provincial Court of British Columbia during my time in law school. Attending proceedings and conducting research and writing to assist judges with decision drafting, I gained a wealth of experience that I bring to my in-court practice.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, golfing, and spending time with my wife and our young daughter. My wife loves to travel, and I’m happy to tag along (most of the time).
We know that these changes can feel earth-shattering, which is why we guide you through each step of the process, focused on reaching an agreement where possible through negotiation, mediation and collaboration. If necessary, we are prepared to take your family matter to court.
Let’s get started on finding your path forward – together.
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