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Appellate advocacy requires a unique set of skills and strategies that can differ substantially from trial work. Our lawyers have experience arguing at all levels of court in British Columbia, in a wide variety of practice areas. We offer creative solutions, attention to detail, persuasive factum-writing, and exceptional oral advocacy. We have the tools and expertise to guide you every step of the way through your appeal.

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How Do I know If I Have a Professional Negligence Claim?

Robert D. Powell

Not every bad outcome means a professional was negligent—but when a lawyer, accountant, realtor, or other professional fails to meet the standard expected in their field, you may have a legal claim. Professional negligence cases can be complex, often requiring expert evidence to determine whether a professional breached their duty of care and caused financial harm. In this article, we explain what professional negligence is, the elements required to prove a claim, and the warning signs that may indicate it’s time to seek legal advice.

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  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Protecting a second mortgagee’s priority over further advances on a first mortgage: First Accredit Mortgage Corp. v. Pitman-Jelley, 2026 BCSC 1029

Thomas Hanson,Jeremy West

Lenders with second (or subsequent) mortgage security generally assume that registration will automatically protect their priority over further advances made under a prior encumbrance. That expectation is only elevated when they have received a payout statement from the priority lender confirming the outstanding balance due and owing on the priority mortgage.

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