Whether it is a dispute about millions of dollars of family assets or a dispute about parenting arrangements, we will be there for you. The presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial are the starting point when we represent you in criminal proceedings. Whether you want to sue or are getting sued, we will guide and assist you through the complexities of civil litigation in a cost effective manner.
Do not stand alone when facing decisions of governments, boards and tribunals that may change your life forever. We provide you with individualized representation for your family law, criminal law, civil litigation and administrative law disputes. We view legal representation as a very personal relationship that requires frank and open communication.
Do not stand alone when facing decisions of governments, boards and tribunals that may change your life forever. We provide you with individualized representation for your family law, criminal law, civil litigation and administrative law disputes. We view legal representation as a very personal relationship that requires frank and open communication.
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Breaking up results in legal as well as financial and emotional consequences. We will help you to focus on legal aspects and guide you through a difficult time in your life. Family law is changing all the time and the focus is more and more on mediation and arbitration. From a financial point of view, it is the goal to resolve family law disputes with minimum involvement from the courts.
Recent changes to the Criminal Code have eroded certain well- established rights of an accused. Amendments to the Criminal Code, driven by certain interest groups in society, have become an election tool for successive governments. Now, more than ever before, you may need to challenge those encroachments on your rights and liberty.
Our litigation experience covers a wide area of civil and commercial litigation up to the level of Court of Appeal, involving amongst others personal injury claims, shareholder disputes, injunctions, claims against the police for wrongful death, wrongful arrest and assault, claims for breach of contract, estate litigation, trespass upon property, mining disputes and insurance claims.
Administrative law deals with the activities of the administrative agencies of government. It also involves the decision-making of tribunals, boards, or commissions, dealing with such areas as discipline hearings for various professions, human rights, zoning, and licencing. The decisions of those administrative bodies are subject to judicial review by the courts on specific grounds, such as bias, reasonableness and fairness.
Representing a Yukon First Nation in an appeal by the Chief Coroner against a decision of the Supreme Court that an Inquest into the death of a citizen be held. Court of Appeal ruled in favour of First Nation. Representing a Yukon First Nation in an application that the Chief Coroner hold an Inquest into the death of a citizen who died as result of failures in the health care system.
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