What is a fair legal resolution?
December 17, 2020
A A fair resolution, whether in mediation, arbitration, or litigation, depends on the client’s expectations and whether they felt they had control over their case. If a lawyer isn’t upfront with...
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The Most Challenging Aspects of Litigation
December 9, 2020
The most challenging aspect of litigation, from a client’s perspective, is the cost. These days, the cost of litigation is prohibitive and minimizing the cost of the case is part...
Safety and Wellness Check-In
November 30, 2020
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...
Associate Lawyer Position
October 21, 2020
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...
Meeting a Lawyer Virtually
May 27, 2020
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...
Supreme Court resumes trial management conferences and trials in civil and family matters
May 19, 2020
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...
Mediation offers a good alternative for some divorcing couples
April 3, 2020
This article looks at divorce mediation in British Columbia, including some of its advantages and drawbacks. Divorce mediation has a long history in British Columbia, having been first recognized and...
Mother Loses back child support after taking child to Italy
April 3, 2020
Court rules that child support arrears are cancelled because mother violated custody order In a case that should serve as a warning to other parents involved in highly contentious child...
Splitting RRSPs – just one piece of the larger divorce puzzle
April 3, 2020
Focusing on age and tax implications, the article looks at how retirement accounts can be split during divorce. For those divorcing later in life, retirement accounts will be central during...
Legal Services during COVID-19 Pandemic
March 20, 2020
Dear Clients and fellow legal professionals, Given the measures being implemented by the government to address the rapid spread of the COVID-19 within Metro Vancouver, we are implementing the following...
Sources Community Resources Society
May 8, 2019
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...
Sunrise Rotary Annual Charity Dinner
April 29, 2019
In support of the Richmond community, Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP, is please to be a sponsor of the 2019 Rhinestone Cowboy Charity Dinner, held in Richmond BC on May 12,...