Administrative law: Is some agency giving you a bad time? Treating you unfairly? All government agencies must abide by the same "rules of natural justice". For a free assessment of your problem with WCB, Human Rights, Vital Statistics Agency, or any other provincial or federal agency, make an appointment or send me an email for a preliminary assessment of your problem.
Adoption: In order for a non-biological parent to have the same rights and responsibilities as a biological parent, an adoption is necessary. The process is fairly straightforward, and takes between one month and two months from start to finish.
Company Law: Are you forming a company? Making an agreement with shareholders? Leasing premises? Collecting unpaid accounts? For a free assessment of your company law problem, call for an appointment or send me an email
Donor Insemination Agreements: Do you want to have a baby with sperm donated by a friend? Because the law does not recognize sperm donors, it is important to have a written agreement with the donor, outlining the rights and responsibilities of the parents, and of the donor. For a free assessment of your family law situation, call for an appointment or send me an email. outlining your situation.
Employment: What rights do you have as an employee? What difference does it make if you are in a trade union or if you are not? Can the employer fire you? How can you deal with harassment in the workplace? For a free preliminary assessment of your employment problem, make an appointment or send me an email outlining your situation.
Estates: When a loved one dies, it is important to work with someone who understands your personal situation as you deal with their property. Make an appointment or send me an email for an outline of what is involved in probating an estate.
Family Law: Breaking up with your partner? If you are married, one set of laws apply. If you have been living together for more than two years but are not married, another set of laws apply – whether you are straight, gay, or lesbian.For a free assessment of your family law situation, call for an appointment or send me an email. 1 outlining your situation.
Human Rights and Equality Test Cases: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is part of the constitution of the country, provides a remedy if any law discriminates against a group of people. And the Human Rights Code provides a remedy for discrimination in the private sector, in the provision of employment, services, or tenancies. If you are being discriminated against or harassed, for any reason, make an appointment or send me an email for a free preliminary assessment of your situation.
Immigration: Canada welcomes lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people! Whether you want to immigrate to be with your Canadian partner; are coming alone, as an independent applicant; making a refugee claim to escape a homophobic regime, or coming with your partner on the basis of your partner's entitlement to immigrate to Canada ...we can help.
Litigation: Is someone suing you? Do you want to sue someone else? You have come to the right place. For a free preliminary assessment of the risks and benefits of litigation, make an appointment to see me or send me an email outlining your situation. (Note: I do not do automobile insurance cases)
Representation Agreement:The law now makes it possible for you to specify exactly who you want to be making medical, personal, and financial situations if you are not able to make them for yourself. To ensure that matters are dealt with as you would want them to be, appoint a representative. A representation agreement includes a living will and a power of attorney.
Transgender rights: The rights of trans people are developing quickly. What rights do you have if you don't fit neatly in the male/female boxes?
Wills: Everyone should have a will. Whether you are young or old, it is important to write a will for the benefit of those you leave behind. Making a will is not hard: you need to think about who you want to look after your affairs, what you assets and debts are (and where they are!) And, of course, who you want to get your property when you die.
Marriage: Lesbians and Gay Men: Since June 2003 when the B.C. Court of Appeal held that it is unconstitutional to restrict marriage to heterosexuals, it has been possible for lesbians and gay men to marry in B.C. Two people may marry here even if neither lives in British Columbia. If you are intending to marry, you will want to know what the law says about recognition of your marriage, both in Canada and abroad.
What we don't do: We don't do criminal law, real estate transactions, or automobile insurance cases. If you have a case which is outside the range of our experience we will tell you that, and offer you a referral to a lawyer who is more familiar with the type of problem that you have.
