Davison North Law
1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
We are an entrepreneurial, boutique law firm based in Vancouver, Canada seeking to establish a strong and enduring relationship between its clients and its team of competent, committed professionals. Working together, we will help you get the best results.
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Why should our clients choose you?
We have a unique relationship with our clients. Our priority is to make sure our clients have clarity and peace of mind in their legal processes. We take pride in giving our clients the personal attention they deserve, and view every client relationship as a valued partnership; focusing on building trust, providing excellent communication, and efficient results.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We provide services in the capacity that is most convenient to our clients. We use a cloud based software to keep our operations and communications efficient and transparent. Most of our clients prefer online/remote services; therefore, we have the experience and necessary equipment to satisfy our client's needs.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
At Davison North Law, we take the health and safety of our team, clients, and community seriously, by providing a clear Covid-19 policy for everyone to have a safe environment at the firm. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have created clear instructions and taken health-related steps to ensure safe contact with clients and a safe workspace. As the situation keeps improving, we continue to modify our operations to keep updated with government health and safety regulations.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation lawyers are experienced in a vast array of litigation matters and have appeared in all levels of court in Vancouver and British Columbia, as well as many administrative tribunals.
Most of our litigation matters are commercial in nature, involving business and contract disputes, commercial fraud, construction issues, misrepresentation, investment losses, or employment matters; however we regularly represent clients in matters of a personal nature, ranging real estate, human rights issues, defamation, privacy matters, estate disputes, and various administrative matters in which an individual wishes to challenge a decision by a government or administrative body internally or through judicial review. A large portion of our litigation practice deals specifically with municipal law, involving conflict and litigation with local government.
When litigation is not fully resolved at the Supreme or Provincial Court levels and one party wishes to appeal, our lawyers are experienced in appealing these decisions to the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court.
Often, and where the client so desires, we are able to negotiate settlements to complex matters, or proceed to a resolution through mediation or arbitration, rather than through the court process.
Our litigation team prides itself on working with our clients to develop a practical, cost-effective litigation strategy to help them achieve their goals and resolve their disputes.
Corporate / Commercial Law
Our corporate / commercial practice encompasses a broad spectrum of services to our clients in nearly all aspects of corporate and commercial law.
Our experience allows us to provide our clients with service addressing all aspects of their business activities, from incorporation and corporate (re)structuring, financing, business acquisitions and mergers, shareholder and partnership agreements, joint ventures, service and supplier agreements, employment agreements and matters involving corporate governance and legislative compliance. We pride ourselves on frequently working with entrepreneurs in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia to help them realize their visions. We endeavor to provide a personalized service that will allow us to advise our clients on the best approaches to their business undertakings with their unique needs and budgets in mind.
Employment / Labour Law
In labour law matters, we have assisted union workers in standing up for their rights against their employers and the unions, appealing federal matters to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board.
Our employment law practice assists employers and employees in a variety of positions and industries in and around Vancouver with managing and limiting risk and knowing and enforcing their rights in the workplace. From drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts to handling issues surrounding termination and wrongful dismissal, we ensure that employers and employees know what they are entitled to and that they are represented.
Estate Law
Our estate law practice includes all matters and options one may wish to consider in planning for their end of life. Our lawyers provide personal consultations to determine what is best for each client and assist in estate planning, drafting of wills, planning for and selecting executors and guardians, preparation of powers of attorney, representation agreements (formerly known as “living wills”), and trusts. We will work with you to help you determine who is best to carry out your wishes when you are no longer able to and to ensure that your intentions are represented and carried out in such a way that they maximize wealth for your estate and minimize conflict. Alternatively, in situations where an estate may devolve into or is already in conflict, our litigation lawyers are experienced in resolving estate litigation.
Municipal Law
Our lawyers have experience in defending individual and corporate when in disputes with municipal governments. Municipalities are like any other organization in that they have to follow the applicable laws. We ensure that you are adequately protected and treated fairly by the municipality in question, be it the City of Vancouver or another municipality in British Columbia. We deal with regulatory and licensing processes, interpreting bylaws and regulations, drafting and reviewing contracts, reviewing or challenging development projects, and, where necessary, initiating or defending against litigation with a city. We are experienced with the unique challenges which are inherent in doing business or litigating with a city, and regularly assist and advise clients on how to legally engage with or challenge municipal bodies.
Tenancy Law
Renting a residential property can lead to a wide range of legal issues. At DNL, we help our clients understand their rights and responsibilities in a tenancy, regardless of the situation they find themselves in. Starting with the BC Residential Tenancy Act and your tenancy agreement, our legal team can assist you to get the results you want to resolve your tenancy, whether you are the landlord or the tenant and their agents including property managers. The most common situation you may need help with is an eviction, but there are many other tenancy situations that can quickly turn into bigger problems without legal help, from making payments, to maintenance, to complaints from the neighbours or strata. If you need assistance with your tenancy situation, book a consultation with us today.
General Consultations
We offer FREE 15-minute general consultation phone calls to better understand your case.
If you need specific legal advice or if your matter is complicated, we may be retained to review your matter and provide you with a tailored opinion on your legal rights and options.
We understand that oftentimes people are not sure about whether they need a lawyer or the exact category of law that their unique circumstances fall into – also that they may not be sure what it will cost to hire a lawyer. In such cases, where your matter is one that we are suited to handle, we are happy to speak with you about your circumstances and provide some general comments on the nature of your legal issue and the options for pursuing it, as well as the possible expense involved. For such matters, we offer a free 15 minute telephone initial consultation.
