On May 9, 2023, we discovered that an unauthorized third party gained access to a limited portion of our IT infrastructure, temporarily affecting some of our systems and rendering them inaccessible. Upon discovering the incident, we immediately retained third party cybersecurity experts to assist with containment, remediation and to conduct a forensic investigation.
Our investigation has determined that information belonging to our clients including name, address, date of birth, legal communications and any information that was provided to us to provide legal services may have been exposed in this incident.
We have made an effort to contact all of our current clients. However, we may not have current contact information for all affected clients.
We want to stress that as of the date of this notice, we are not aware of any information being used to carry out identity theft and/or fraud. Nonetheless, we remind you that it is important to be vigilant regarding suspicious activity or incidents of potential fraud or identity theft (to the extent you have provided personal information to us) by monitoring your financial accounts and credit reports regularly. You can obtain a free copy of your credit report at any time by contacting the two Canadian credit reporting agencies, Equifax and TransUnion, directly. You may also wish to place a fraud alert on your credit file with those reporting agencies. To do so, please contact them directly.
TransUnion Canada, Consumer Relations Centre, P.O. Box 338, LCD 1, Hamilton, ON L8L 7W2, 1-800-663-9980, www.transunion.ca
Additional measures you can take to protect yourself include the following:
If you receive communications in the days ahead purporting to be from CBE asking for financial or personal information that you were not expecting, please consider the communications to be fraudulent, and contact us immediately.
Never respond to any unsolicited requests for financial or personal information.
Remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.
Avoiding clicking on links or downloading attachments in suspicious emails.
We want to assure you that we are taking this incident very seriously and as an opportunity to review our security policies and practices to ensure a similar incident does not occur again in the future. We value the trust of our clients and sincerely regret any inconvenience this incident may have caused.
If you have questions regarding this incident, please contact privacy@cbelaw.com .
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP, Sponsor of 2023 G&F Financial Group Charity Golf Tournament
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP is proud to be one of the sponsors in this year’s G&F Financial Group Charity Golf Tournament at Morgan Creek on September 11. This year the event is supporting the Centre for Child Development. Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP is committed to helping communities throughout Metro Vancouver.
Litigation Lawyer
We are accepting applications from civil litigators with 3 plus years experience. First hand experience with commercial litigation including dispute in contracts, real estate and estate matters. Experience with family disputes an asset.
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP (CBE) has been located in the Richmond area for over 42 years and within the White Rock South Surrey area for 4 years. This position is currently working from the Richmond office with future opportunities to work in the White Rock South Surrey office.
CBE offers a great working environment with a collegial team of support staff and lawyers.
What is CBE looking for:
3 years or more experience working on civil litigation files working with a British Columbia law firm,
Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia
Call date prior to 2020
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Approachable and likeable, both by clients and other team members
Willing to work as part of a team, giving and taking direction
Is willing and able to contribute to promoting their practice area
Must have an excellent work ethic
What is CBE has to offer:
Competitive compensation package, including health benefits
Opportunities to take courses, paid by CBE
Flexible work schedule, including work from home if desired
On site parking
Support team
Access to current technology
If you feel you can bring value to Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP and would like to be a part of this team, please send your resume along with a cover letter telling us why you would like to join CBE to hr@cbelaw.com .
Please note we will be unable to reply to all applicants. Only candidates on the short list will be contacted.
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP is proud to be sponsoring this year’s G&F Financial Group Charity Golf Tournament at Morgan Creek on September 12. This year the event is supporting Zajac Ranch for Children. Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP is committed to helping communities throughout Metro Vancouver.
In accordance with the recommendations and orders from the Provincial Government, the Public Health Office and WorkSafe BC, when attending the offices of Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP please adhere to the following policy.
If you have a communicable disease, such as flu, cold, any variant of COVID-19 or any other disease which can be transmitted to others you are asked not to attend any of our offices in person until such time that a medical professional deems you safe to do so.
We ask all visitors attending the CBE offices, to continue to wear a face covering, unless medically unable to do so, and maintain social distancing.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call 604.273.6411 and speak to your lawyer or their assistant prior to attending the office.
Safety and Wellness Check-In
Before attending the office please complete the safety and wellness check-in form. If you answer yes to any question except question 8, you must not go to either office. Contact Virginia Will if you have any questions her direct line 604.231.3490.
This is mandatory with no end date per the Public Health Order.
Associate Lawyer Position
Are you looking for a firm that appreciates a work life balance?
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP is accepting applications from experienced litigation lawyers of 3 plus years. First hand experience with Family Law and civil litigation an asset.
CBE is located in Richmond, BC. established 40 years ago with many returning clients. CBE has an excellent support system of staff using modern software and technology to support our lawyers. Voted #1 law firm in Richmond, by the Richmond News readers.
What is CBE looking for:
Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia
Call date prior to 2017
Experience working in British Columbia at a law firm
Ability to attend or participate in functions outside of regular business hours
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Approachable and likeable, both by clients and other team members
Willing to work as part of a team, giving and taking direction
Is willing and able to contribute to blogs and articles promoting their practice area
Must have an excellent work ethic
What will CBE provide:
Competitive compensation package
Bright office
Support team
Networking opportunities
Access to current software
Work life balance
If you feel you can bring value to Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP and would like to be a part of this team, please send your resume along with a cover letter telling us why you would like to join CBE to hr@cbelaw.com .
Please note we will be unable to reply to all applicants. Only candidates on the short list will be contacted.
Meeting a Lawyer Virtually
Have you considered meeting a lawyer virtually ? Despite the confines of social distancing, we remain available to you online through Zoom or other platforms such as BlueJeans.
We can do client meetings virtually and exchange documents online. We can conduct virtual mediations, arbitrations and collaborative four-way meetings.
Have you considered mediating court applications? We can resolve interim disputes and keep litigation moving. Garth Edwards can work with you to find solutions to the problems you are having today. As a qualified Family Lawyer, in Arbitration, Mediation and Collaborative Divorce with years of experience, Garth Edwards can help. Meeting a lawyer virtually today may mean you do not have to wait for a solution until life returns to normal.
Garth Edwards is a qualified, Family Law Arbitrator and Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Family Lawyer.
Various platforms are ideal for mediations while social distancing remains the norm. Virtual mediations are particularly useful in situations of family violence. We have full facilities for breakout rooms and private meetings either virtually or physically in our office.
Zoom Is Currently the Preferred Platform for Conducting family law meetings.
We continue to represent clients from the far reaches of the province and never need to meet in person if you are homebound or the cost of travel is prohibitive.
Contact Garth Edwards today to make an appointment and discuss your needs. 604.231.3497
Supreme Court resumes trial management conferences and trials in civil and family matters
The Supreme Court has issued a notice that the court is now preparing to resume trial management conferences and civil and family trials. Trial management conferences scheduled on or after June 1, 2020 and trials scheduled on or after June 8, 2020 will resume, unless the Court otherwise directs. Trial management conferences and trials that were adjourned due to the court’s suspension of regular operations may be rebooked using the processes set out in the full notice. Timeframes for filing and serving trial briefs (civil matters), trial records, and trial certificates have been amended for TMCs and trials scheduled to begin on or before July 24, 2020. Judicial Management Conferences may be booked online starting May 19, 2020.
Sources Community Resources Society
In support of the White Rock and Surrey communities, Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP, is please to be a sponsor of the 30th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held at the Morgan Creek Golf course, in Surrey BC on June 20, 2019. This is a charity event in support of the Sources Community Resources Society.
