The Ultimate Resource for Understanding the Judicial Structure, Functioning, and Access to Justice in British Columbia Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the court system in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Whether you're a legal professional, a party to a lawsuit, or simply curious about how the justice system works, this article will [...]
Craig H. Penner Craig was born and raised in Victoria, where he attended Camosun College and the University of Victoria. After completing degrees in creative writing and English, Craig attended the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, where he received his juris doctor. Craig returned to Victoria after law school and was called [...]
Family gatherings such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, and memorial receptions are a great time to catch up with loved ones, share stories, and enjoy each other's company. For many people, alcohol is also a part of the celebration. While it is pleasant to let loose and enjoy a few drinks with family [...]
Introduction Can your social media jeopardize your personal injury claim? Unarguably, the advent of social media has revolutionized our lives, both personally and professionally. It has enabled us to stay connected with our friends and family, express ourselves, and share our experiences with the world. But what happens when your social media [...]
What our clients say: Jon (A.C. Stewart) and his firm are a fine tuned machine that processes legal disputes through the court system and gets a resolution according to the law. I was very fortunate to find Jon and his firm and am grateful for the help he got my children and family. Anonymous [...]
Introduction Defamation is defined as communication about a person that tends to hurt their reputation. These communications cause people to think less of the subject of defamation. To count as defamation, a person must have made the statement to others (meaning that private statements do not constitute defamation). Spoken defamatory statements [...]
What our clients say: My father died, leaving me much less that my brother and sister. Other lawyers told us they could not help, but Mr. Legh took on my case and was able to get me a very fair settlement. I am so glad we found Stevenson Luchies & Legh. D.G. [...]
Victoria lawyer James A.S Legh explains that an examination for discovery is not the time or place for a running narrative. While we might want to offer more information than they ask for, it is important to keep our answers short and succinct by using "Yes" or "No" where we can. [...]
Victoria lawyer James A.S Legh gives some great insight on how to answer questions effectively during the examination for discovery without limiting your case. Keep the box open! Testimonials Many thanks to you, Danni. You were one of the few people who guided me through some very dark and trying [...]
Ashwini Kashikar Ashwini Kashikar graduated from the University of Pune, India, in 2012 and completed her Master's degree in law in 2014 (silver medalist), obtaining First Class with Distinction. She further completed a Master's degree in law at the University of Toronto and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2017. Ashwini [...]
What is Civil Litigation? Civil Litigation is a dynamic and complex process, which can last days or years and cover many different areas and specialties. A civil litigation lawyer, also known as a litigator, will manage all phases of the litigation process from the initial meeting to completion, including appeals. It usually involves one [...]
Albert Berns Albert Berns joined Stevenson Luchies & Legh in 2011 and heads our Westshore Office. Mr. Berns has considerable skill as a trial lawyer, with experience at all levels of British Columbia Courts and Administrative Tribunals. His extensive experience in litigating injury, construction, real estate, and debt issues allows him to give [...]
