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What is special about the oldest law firm in British Columbia?
Everywhere we turn, the Crease name is part of our history. Our firm represented British Columbia on the development of our Province’s borders. We helped set up the forest tenure system. We have argued some of the most important, precedent setting cases in a number of areas. We have produced two Supreme Court of Canada justices, numerous Court of Appeal judges and others. Many of our former and present partners have been involved in philanthropy and politics and have made this City and Province what they are today. It is a substantial legacy that we carry on our shoulders. What does this history mean for your clients?
When you inherit a reputation, I think that you must work all the harder to maintain and enhance it. Our lawyers have extra motivation to be excellent because
they have benefitted from a reputation for excellence passed down from previous generations of lawyers. We hope our clients always feel they have had the best possible legal advice. We can’t guarantee results, but the fact that many of our largest clients have been with us for generations says something about the fact that we have lived up to our reputation from generation to generation. Every time we take on a new client, we focus not just on their short term transaction or litigation issues, but we try to provide long term guidance which will benefit them long into the future. That’s the sort of thinking that comes from a firm with a long past. Our firm and our community will remain long after we are gone. We measure our success by the legacy we leave. – Bruce Hallsor, Partner, Crease Harman LLP
British Columbia’s First Law Firm. Trade Mark Agents
Through all generations of British Columbia history, Crease Harman LLP and its predecessors have played a prominent role. In 1858, Henry Crease became the first lawyer qualified to practice in the colony of Vancouver Island. Today, our team of knowledgeable lawyers and staff continue to serve the needs of Victorians, and of British Columbians across the province. Whether you require business, tax or estate planning advice, or need someone to stand up in court for your rights, having Crease Harman behind you will bring over 150 years of history, knowledge and expertise to your corner.
PARTNERS:
ASSOCIATES:
Bruce Hallsor, Managing Partner Peter Klassen, Senior Litigator Michael McGregor, Human Rights and Employment law Lawrie Spooner, Commercial and Business law Moses Watson, Estates and Trusts and Real Estate Kelly Woods, Family law, Estates and Trusts
David Busch, Personal Injury and ICBC COUNSEL: Greer Jacks, Business law and Estate Planning Mike Egan Stan Osobik, Immigration and Litigation Allan Tryon Dafydd Pritchet, Litigation Colin Simkus, Constitutional and Administrative law Tim Summers, Family law, Criminal law and Litigation
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
ARTICLED STUDENTS: Lauryn Kerr Erik Mitbrodt
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