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 was recently featured on the The Vancouver Life, where Associate Counsel Anita Boscariol discussed the legal impact of the Cowichan land claim decision in Richmond.
Serving on a board comes with significant responsibility. In Canada, directors can face personal liability for corporate decisions, statutory breaches, unpaid taxes, environmental issues, and more — even when acting in good faith. Understanding your fiduciary duties, duty of care, and the legal limits of the corporate shield is essential for effective governance and personal protection.
The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Kroeger v. Bush Estate, 2026 BCCA 16, is a powerful reminder that a properly signed will is not always a valid will. Even when legal formalities under BC’s Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) are met, courts will closely examine how a will was made—especially where a will challenge in British Columbia involves changes that benefit someone in a position of trust, such as an executor or attorney under a power of attorney.
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