• Graduate of the University of Victoria (Bachelor of Arts) and the University of British Columbia (Master of Arts; Bachelor of Laws)
• Called to the British Columbia Bar in 1980
• Qualified Mediator, Law Society of B.C., 1986
• Past Director and Board Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Society of B.C. (1990-1999)
• Has practised law in Campbell River since 1979

Preferred area of practice:

Business organizations and companies including:

• Incorporating and maintaining Companies
• Shareholder advice
• Drafting partnership agreements
• Formation of non-profit societies
• On-going advice for all businesses
• Purchases and sales of businesses including negotiation of buy-sell agreements

Real estate, including:

• Acquisition of personal and commercial land
• Zoning and subdivision
• Licensing of the use of crown land, including foreshore
• Financing and mortgages.

Wills and estates:

• Drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements
• Probate and administration of estates
• Advising Executors and Trustees

Contracts:

• Landlord and Tenant
• Equipment purchasing and leasing
• Forestry and logging
• Management and employment

* Retired