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Legal Services in Burnaby

Start with the event or document in front of you. Each subject below explains the questions that commonly arise, the records worth gathering and the related pages that go into greater detail.

Family Lawyer

A separation changes more than a relationship. It can affect where children live, who remains in the family home, how household expenses are paid and what happens to property accumulated during the relationship.

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Criminal Defence Lawyer

A criminal charge starts a legal process. It does not determine the outcome.

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Wills and Estates Lawyer in Burnaby

Estate law has two different sides. One involves planning while someone is alive. The other begins after a death.

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Real Estate Lawyer in Burnaby

Once a buyer and seller agree on a property transaction, there is still legal work to complete before ownership changes hands.

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Civil Litigation Lawyer

Litigation does not necessarily begin in a courtroom. It usually begins with a disagreement and a collection of documents.

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Business Lawyer in Burnaby

Business lawyers are often most useful before a disagreement develops.

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Employment Lawyer in Burnaby

Employment problems often develop quickly. An employee may leave a meeting with a termination letter and a proposed release that the employer wants signed within days.

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Landlord and Tenant Legal Help in Burnaby

A tenancy dispute can move quickly once a notice is served. The important first question is often not simply who believes they are right, but what notice was delivered, when it was received and which process applies.

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Strata Lawyer

One owner may be challenging a fine. Another may have water damage and disagree with the strata about who should pay for repairs. Someone else may be trying to obtain records or understand how a bylaw was applied.

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