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9 September 2022

The Honourable Richard B.T. Goepel, K.C. Joins Watson Goepel

By Watson Goepel LLP

September 9, 2022 – Watson Goepel LLP (“Watson Goepel” or the “Firm”), is pleased to announce that the Hon. Richard B.T. Goepel, K.C. has joined the Firm as Senior Counsel effective September 7, 2022. Mr. Goepel returns to Watson Goepel following his retirement from the BC Court of Appeal. He brings a wealth of experience…

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25 August 2022

Three Watson Goepel Lawyers Recognized in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

By Anastase E. Maragos, Jeffrey Read, Craig Neville, K.C. and Watson Goepel LLP

Embargoed until August 25, 2022 – We are pleased to announce that three of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada® Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honour which is determined by votes received amongst their local legal peers…

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21 July 2022

Erika Hertz and Zachary Tng join Watson Goepel

By Watson Goepel LLP

We are pleased to welcome Erika Hertz and Zachary Tng to Watson Goepel as our 2022-2023 Articling Students. Erika and Zachary graduated from law school in 2022. During law school, they consolidated their legal experience through Pro Bono work. Read more about Erika Hertz and Zachary Tng.

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22 June 2022

Celebration of Life Tribute – Robert “Bob” Watson

By Celso A. A. Boscariol, QC on behalf of Watson Goepel LLP

Hollyburn Club, West Vancouver June 22nd, 2022 Let me begin by expressing heartfelt condolences to Karen and Bob’s family from the Watson Goepel Family, our partners, associates, students and staff, many of whom are here today. Bob meant a lot to us at Watson Goepel and will be greatly missed by us all. I am…

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15 June 2022

Tamara Dirks elected as a Director of BC Paralegal Association

By Watson Goepel LLP

Congratulations to our Corporate Services Supervisor Tamara Dirks for being elected as a Director of BC Paralegal Association on June 14, 2022. Tamara will join the rest of the Board as a governing body to drive the Association forward, providing high-quality professional development, continuing education and networking opportunities to the BCPA Registered Paralegals in British Columbia. The…

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10 June 2022

Celebration of Life for Robert ‘Bob’ Watson

By Watson Goepel LLP

Robert ‘Bob’ Watson, one of Watson Goepel LLP’s founding partners, passed away on Friday, June 4th, 2021. The Celebration of Life Service will take place on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Services will be followed by Cocktails & Canapes. Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Time: 2-4pm Venue: Dining Room at Hollyburn Country Club If you would…

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20 April 2022

Katharine Hennebery joins our Personal Injury Law Group

By Watson Goepel LLP

We are pleased to announce that Katharine Hennebery has joined our Personal Injury Law Group as an Associate. Katharine practices exclusively in the area of personal injury law, and she has experience conducting all aspects of a personal injury file including settlement negotiations, mediations and trials. Prior to joining Watson Goepel, Katharine spent several years…

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10 January 2022

Danica Beck joins our Family Law Group

By Watson Goepel LLP

We are pleased to welcome Danica Beck to our Family Law Group. Danica joins us from a boutique law firm in Burnaby. She has experience representing clients in a variety of family, immigration and civil matters. She is also a Cabinet Member for the Easter Seals Capital Campaign Project and supervising lawyer for the Thompson…

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3 May 2021

Announcing: Scarborough Herman Bluekens joins Watson Goepel LLP

By Watson Goepel LLP

We are pleased to announce that the law firm of Scarborough Herman Bluekens has joined the law firm of Watson Goepel LLP, effective May 03, 2021. This partnership brings together two well-established BC law firms to provide enhanced legal support to our valued clients. Established in 1984, Watson Goepel LLP is one of Vancouver’s foremost…

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