The firm handles legal matters in the following practice areas:
Employment Law: employment law, labour law, employment agreements, wrongful dismissal, workplace disputes, workers’ compensation claims, Human Rights Tribunal claims, employment standards disputes
Personal Injury: personal injury, automobile accidents, dog bites, head and spinal injuries, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, sexual abuse, slip and fall, trucking accidents, wrongful death
Construction and Real Estate Litigation: construction contracts, construction litigation, builders’ liens, real estate litigation, condominium law, engineering negligence
Criminal Law: assault, domestic assault, impaired driving, driving while prohibited, motor vehicle driving offences, drug possession and trafficking, marijuana cultivation, proceeds of crime, all criminal charges
Wills, Estate and Trust Litigation: estate litigation, beneficiary and executor disputes, disinherited beneficiaries, intestate litigation, trust litigation, wills variation
Motor Dealer Act disputes: Business Practices Act litigation, Motor Dealer Act disputes and hearings, Motor Vehicle Sales Authority matters including licensing, compliance orders and undertakings
The firm’s practice encompasses all levels of courts within British Columbia, appellate practice, administrative tribunals, arbitration hearings and alternate dispute resolution.
Your problem will be handled first by an interview with Mr. Doran. There is no charge for the initial consultation. You will then retain the firm to represent you. The terms of the retainer and the fee structure will be discussed. The legal process and the costs involved for your particular case will also be discussed. The needs of each client are unique. Legal problems may be resolved in a variety of ways that may include negotiation, court process, arbitration or alternate dispute resolution. Mr. Doran will personally represent you at each stage of the process.
The firm gives personal attention to each file. You will learn that the firm can achieve optimal results for your matter through preparation, full understanding of the facts, early contact with all witnesses and identification and disclosure of all documents. You will work with the members of the firm and will feel you are involved in the process. You will be kept informed throughout the process and you may contact us at any time with your questions or inquiries regarding your file.