Law Practice Areas

Personal Injury and ICBC Claims
 
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ICBC adjusters do not work for you! If you are injured give us a call as soon as possible. We offer FREE initial consultations for injury claims, to assist you in determining what assistance might be available to you. We will work with you in all aspects of settling or litigating your claim with insurance companies or defendants to ensure peace of mind and fairness in the difficult time following your accident. From slip and falls, car accidents, pedestrian or bike accidents, to major medical issues, our personal injury team can handle it all.

Litigation
 
We specialize in claims involving personal injury and accident fatality, head injury, estate disputes, tax matters, foreclosures, contract disputes, civil sexual abuse, collections, or any general litigation matter. We offer particular expertise in corporate/commercial litigation. Christopher Penty has litigated in Provincial Court, BC Supreme Court, BC Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Real Estate and Mortgages
 
Our real estate clients enjoy the benefit of an efficient conveyance department and the experience of our conveyance team. We deal with all aspects of real property purchases and sales, including both commercial and residential transactions. We represent Purchasers, Vendors, Developers and Financial Institutions. Our firm offers considerable experience in assisting our clients with all sizes of projects including commercial and residential buildings, condominiums, developments and residential and commercial subdivisions. We are able to assist you in identifying areas of environmental liability and thereby minimizing your exposure. We offer competitive pricing and efficient PERSONAL service.

Wills, Estates, Power of Attorney, Probates and Trusts
 
We offer our clients a full range of legal services for estate and planning including advice, preparation of wills, trusts, Powers of Attorney, “living wills” or Representation Agreements, committeeship applications and tax planning. We also provide a full service for the probate or administration of estates, and offer our service to Executors and Trustees.

Notarizations
 
Any of our lawyers can assist you with your notarization or travel documents, usually on short notice, if required. Call today.

Divorce and Family Law
 
Our lawyers represent clients in all Family Law matters, including marriage agreements, cohabitation agreements, separation and divorce, separation agreements, division of property, custody, access and support issues. From initial interview to mediation, settlement or litigation, we can assist you in complete confidence that you are receiving excellent representation during your difficult time. Whether you need sympathetic assistance or hard hitting legal representation, our lawyers can deliver.

Thomas Berger can assist with legal aid matters.

Employment and Wrongful Dismissal Claims
 
If you have issues at your jobsite*, or have been dismissed from your job*, we can assess whether you have been treated fairly, and have received adequate notice or payment in lieu. We can separate out the sometime convoluted issues surrounding statutory regulations provided by provincial and federal statutes, as they may apply to your situation. If you have not been treated fairly, we can help you pursue through negotiation or litigation what is rightfully yours!

*(Please note, we do not assist with union matters.)

Corporate, Commercial and Business Law
 
Our corporate/commercial department handles all the aspects of company work, starting with incorporating and advising on share structures, to shareholders, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and corporate reorganizations. We offer a broad range of business advice as well as address commercial and contract matters.

Criminal Defence
 
If you are facing criminal charges or have a matter of concern, please call Thomas Berger of our office for a confidential consultation. Mr. Berger will work with you to let you know your rights and keep you informed of all steps to ease the stress upon you. Call now, and if possible, prior to any discussions with police.

Foreclosure
 
In times of financial difficulty, we can assist with legal advice on foreclosure proceedings, and what your rights are. Additionally, our experience lawyers can assist with pursuing a foreclosure and collecting on behalf of a lender.

Collections
 
If you are owed money, we can assist with collection efforts from making impact phone calls, letters, settlement meetings, or litigation from Small Claims court to Supreme Court. We can also advise and act to collect on your court judgment, including garnishment, seizure and sale, to satisfy that debt.