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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.
Lisa Eames Family Lawyer
BA (Uvic), LLB (UBC)
Toll free: 1-888-385-1383
Suite 420,
880 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-385-1383
Email: leames@mcbop.com
- Family Agreements
- Marriage Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Family Litigation
- Division of Assets
- Custody Disputes
- Guardianship Disputes
- Maintenance of Spouse / Child(ren)
C. Lisa Eames B.A. (UVIC - 2002) L.L.B. (UBC - 2006)
Lisa was born in Newfoundland and spent the majority of her childhood in Atlantic Canada, until 1998 when she relocated to Victoria to attend the University of Victoria. Lisa completed her B.A. in Political Science at UVIC and obtained a law degree from the University of British Columbia. Following graduation from law school, Lisa completed her articles with McConnan Bion O’Connor & Peterson and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2007. Lisa is currently a solicitor with McConnan Bion O’Connor & Peterson and is building a corporate commercial and family practice. Lisa also has experience appearing before the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia.
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys swimming and surfing and is an active member of the Naval Reserve serving as the Administration Officer for 263 RCSCC BEACON HILL, a local sea cadet unit.
Lisa Eames, 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 Lisa Eames at leames@mcbop.com
Website: www.mcbop.com/our-lawyers/lisa-eams
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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
2011-2012 Victoria Family Lawyers: pro bono listings, updates & news
Michelle E. GUY
Family Law Practice now
*** moved *** to:
Quay Law Centre
Suite #300 - First Capital Place
960 Quayside Drive
New Westminster, BC
V3M 6G2
Phone: 604 527-1161
update 2012.01.03
LAURA SIMONS, B.A., LL.B.
Family Law Practice Includes:
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Family disputes: custody, access, divorce, legal consultation and negotiated agreements
- Legal Disputes with Ministry of Children & Family Development
- Legal Aid Cases Accepted
Phone: 250-532-9163
More Public Complimentary Listings Continued Below
- KLASSEN, Robert J., BA, LLB
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"
[update 2011.03.07 quote from 2004 tel. directory]
704 - 880 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-388-4344
Email: rklassen@islandnet.com
- 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
- 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/donna-m-iverson 2011.01.05
- 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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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
 BEATRIZ CONTRERAS, LLB LLM
Family lawyer fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Beatriz Contreras graduated with her LL.B. at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, in 2002. After articling with a large Winnipeg-based law firm and being called to the Manitoba bar in 2003, Beatriz relocated to Toronto to begin her law practice.
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, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, as well as in front of various boards and tribunals including the Immigration and Refugee Board. In June 2011 Beatriz joined the Collaborative Family Law Group in Victoria.
During her undergraduate studies at the University of Manitoba, Beatriz won many prestigious awards and scholarships including the Faculty of Arts General Degree Gold Medal in 1998, Outstanding Student Award and numerous University of Manitoba Student scholarships and bursaries.
Beatriz obtained her Masters of Laws at York University in Toronto in 2010 specializing in the area of family law.
Beatriz was called to the Manitoba and Ontario Bar in 2003 and to the British Columbia Bar in 2011. Since her call to the Bar in 2003, Beatriz has practiced primarily in the area of family law.
Beatriz has supported her community by volunteering her time to a variety of groups and organizations including The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples, the University of Manitoba Legal Aid Clinic and the Woman's Advocacy Program in Winnipeg.
Originally from El Salvador, Beatriz is fully bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Beatriz Contreras, Barrister & Solicitor
McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson Law Corporation
Suite # 420 - 880 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-385-1383
Toll free: 1-888-385-1383
Website: www.mcbop.com...contreras
Email: bcontreras@mcbop.com
BEATRIZ CONTRERAS, LLB LLM
Beatriz es originaria de El Salvador y domina a la perfección los idiomas inglés y español.
Beatriz Contreras estudió en la Facultad de Leyes de la Universidad de Manitoba en Winnipeg, graduánduase en el 2002. Después de realizar su pasantía en una de las más grandes firmas legales en Winnipeg y ser llamada en el 2003 por el Manitoba Bar, Beatriz se transladó a Toronto para empezar su práctica. Beatriz ha sido miembro de la “Law Society of Upper Canada”, “Law Society of Manitoba” y actualmente es miembro de “Law Society of British Columbia”.
Beatriz ha representado a sus clientes frente a la Corte Provincial de British Columbia, la Corte Suprema de British Columbia, la Corte Federal, la Corte de Justicia de Ontario, la Corte Suprema de Justicia de Ontario y la Corte de Apelaciones de Ontario, así como en diferentes juntas y tribunales incluyendo la Junta de Inmigración y Refugio. Beatriz ingreso como miembra al grupo llamado “Collaborative Family Law Group” de Victoria en junio del 2011.
Durante sus estudios en la universidad, Beatriz ganó prestigiosos premios y becas. En los años de estudio Beatriz recibió varios premios que la reconocieron como una estudiante sobresaliente no solo por sus asignaciones académicas sino por su destacado servicio a la comunidad. En 1998 la Facultad de Artes y Humanidades de la Universidad de Manitoba le otorgó a Beatriz el premio mas prestigioso de su facultad – la medalla de oro.
Beatriz obtuvo su maestria en leyes en la Universidad de York en Toronto en el año 2010, especializandose en derecho de familia.
Beatriz ha ayudado a la comunidad a través de trabajos voluntarios en diferentes grupos como el Centro Para la Gente de Habla Hispana, la Clínica Legal de la Universidad de Manitoba y en el Woman's Advocacy programa en Winnipeg.
Beatriz es originaria de El Salvador y domina a la perfección los idiomas inglés y español.
Beatriz Contreras, Barrister & Solicitor
McConnan Bion O’Connor & Peterson Law Corporation
Suite # 420 – 880 Douglas Street,
Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 2B7
Phone: 250-385-1383
Toll free: 1-888-385-1383
Website: www.mcbop.com...contreras
Email: bcontreras@mcbop.com
See also Victoria Canada Immigration Lawyers Directory at
at www.lawyers-bc.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
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WILTSE, Heather R.
Barrister, Solicitor & Mediator
Wiltse Law Group
1027 Pandora Avenue
Victoria BC,
V8V 3P6
Phonte: (250) 590-2133
Email: wiltselawgroup@viclawyer.ca
Website: www.viclawyer.ca
[pb updated 2012.01.18]
- 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
GEOFF SIMAIR, LLB
Preferred area of practice: criminal law
Geof has served criminal defense clients from his offices in the heart of downtown Victoria for over 14 years.
- Impaired Driving and other Driving Offences
- Drug Offences, including Marijuana Cultivation & Trafficking
- Assault and Violent Offences
- Theft and Fraud
- Bail Hearings & Reviews
- Trials and Appeals
- All Criminal Charges
Geof has served criminal defense clients from his offices in the heart of downtown Victoria for over 14 years.
Geofrey D. Simair Law Corporation
204 - 26 Bastion Square
Victoria, BC
V8W 1H9
Phone: 250.385.4500
website: www.simair-law.com
email: geof@simair-law.com
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Metro Vancouver BC Family Law Practioner Exemplar 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 from the Mediate B.C. Society
www.mediator-roster.bc.ca
Update 2010: "Mediate BC is the new name for the integration of the B.C. Mediator Roster Society and D. R. Innovation Society. The two Societies formally integrated their operations in June 2010. (fr. website 2010)
"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]
Mediator Rosters Office
311 - 895 Fort Street
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H7
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 ]
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