Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Legal Representation in British Columbia
Founded in 2012, Lysenko Law provides comprehensive legal services rooted in a deep understanding of local, provincial, and environmental legal landscapes. Our team of experienced lawyers combines technical expertise with a personal commitment to community stewardship, offering tailored solutions across real estate, family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and environmental law. With specialized knowledge in environmental policy and dispute resolution, we represent clients in court proceedings while prioritizing practical, preventative legal strategies for individuals and businesses alike. Our firm's founder brings over 15 years of legal experience, complemented by a multidisciplinary team that includes professionals with expertise in education, public policy, and environmental advocacy. We maintain strong connections to regional legal organizations and environmental groups, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of evolving legal standards.Our approach emphasizes accessibility, with services available both in-person at our offices and through remote consultations across British Columbia. We are committed to ethical practice, community engagement, and innovative legal solutions that anticipate future challenges while addressing immediate needs. Our multilingual capabilities and focus on client education distinguish us in providing personalized legal support for both individuals and businesses. Through ongoing participation in environmental advocacy and community workshops, we maintain active involvement in shaping sustainable legal practices and public policy. This combination of technical proficiency, local knowledge, and ethical commitment forms the foundation of our service philosophy.
Services
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
Environmental Law
Business Law
Legal Workshops
Notary Services
Conveyancing
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of combined experience in British Columbia legal practice
- Our team maintains specialized expertise in environmental law and policy advocacy
- We provide accessible legal services through both in-person and remote consultations
- Our multilingual capabilities include French and conversational Italian services
- We combine technical legal proficiency with deep community knowledge and engagement
What people say
Experienced legal team
Personalized attention
Strong community commitment
Complex case handling
Practical guidance
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles property transactions, title transfers, and financing arrangements throughout British Columbia. We assist clients with purchase agreements, court-ordered sales, and tax exemption strategies. Our lawyers provide comprehensive guidance through every stage of property acquisition or disposition.
Family Law
We offer family law services including separation agreements, child custody arrangements, and spousal support negotiations. Our practice includes both full-service representation and unbundled legal options to accommodate different client needs. We handle complex family law matters with sensitivity and practical legal guidance.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services encompass will preparation, power of attorney documents, and incapacity planning across British Columbia. We help clients create comprehensive estate plans that address asset distribution, guardianship for minors, and tax efficiency. Our practice includes will review and revision services to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
Environmental Law
We specialize in environmental law representation for clients seeking to protect natural resources and challenge harmful development projects. Our practice includes work with the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund and representation in environmental regulatory matters. We combine legal advocacy with sustainability principles.
Business Law
Our business law practice assists entrepreneurs with company formation, contract agreements, and commercial transactions. We provide legal guidance for business sales, shareholder agreements, and operational compliance across British Columbia. Our services support both start-up ventures and established businesses.
People
Lilina Lysenko
Founder & Principal Lawyer
Graduated from UBC Law in 2006, practiced locally before establishing Lysenko Law in 2012. Specializes in real estate, environmental law, and estate planning.
Emily MacKinnon
Barrister & Solicitor
Called to the bar in 2021 after articling with Lysenko Law. Focuses on family law and civil litigation while providing bilingual English-French services.
Kieran Simpson
Environmental Law Attorney
Specializes in environmental law and policy advocacy. Active regional director with Wildsight organization while practicing in Kimberley office.
Elaine Seto
Office Manager
Joined Lysenko Law in 2017 with 20 years administrative experience. Oversees day-to-day operations and client file management in Rossland office.
Kelly Mclean
Real Estate Conveyancer
Specialized in real estate conveyancing since 2021. Previously worked in healthcare and communications industries before transitioning to legal field.
Questions
What practice areas does Lysenko Law specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, family law, estate planning, environmental law, and business law across British Columbia.
Can you provide legal services outside your physical offices?
Yes, we offer remote consultations and legal representation throughout British Columbia.
How does your environmental law practice work?
Our environmental law practice represents clients in regulatory matters and environmental disputes, including work with the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund.
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide wills, codicils, probate applications, power of attorney documents, and representation agreements for BC residents.
Do you offer family law services in languages other than English?
Yes, our firm provides family law services in both English and French through attorney Emily MacKinnon.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us through our Rossland or Kimberley office phone lines or email to schedule an appointment.
Reviews (1)
B. W.
Jun 10, 2020
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Maggie and her staff worked tirelessly on projects related to a variety of my life events. Everything was handled professionally, efficiently and with regular communication. Maggie is a bright and responsive lawyer who has a straight-forward honest approach. Brenda was attentive to details and handled everything thoroughly and with a personal touch. This office conducts their business with a comforting level of attention to Covid-related processes which I greatly appreciated.
