The size of our firm allows us to provide personalized service, and gives us the agility to respond quickly and creatively to the needs of our clients.
The Honourable Richard B. T. Goepel, K.C.
Established in 1984 by three founding partners, our team has expanded significantly—both in expertise and size—since our early years. Now with over 30 lawyers practicing across diverse disciplines, we’re proud advocates who help individuals and corporations across British Columbia successfully navigate complex legal situations.
From delivering results for our clients to working within our community to amplify our impact, our legacy lives in our promise to offer genuine, practical value with every interaction.
Our success is built on the strength of our team. With specialists across various practice areas, exceptional staff and hard-working students, we’re able to provide reliable and effective solutions for every legal challenge.
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Watson Goepel LLP is proud to announce that Celso Boscariol, KC has been elected Chair of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), a global network of independent law firms. It was announced at the 2026 Annual General Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, a good time to look closely at your money. Budgeting and saving matter, but financial literacy also means understanding the legal side of money: what you sign, how your business is set up, what happens to an estate, and whether your insurance will respond when you need it.
Joint wills and mutual wills sound similar, but the difference can decide who inherits. In Aulinger v. Oda, 2026 BCCA 13, the BC Court of Appeal confirmed that a joint will is really two separate wills, and one spouse cannot revoke the other’s wishes. Here’s what couples and beneficiaries should know.
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