Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Saanichton, BC
Founded in 1996, Saanichton Law Group has built a reputation for delivering professional, integrity-driven legal services to clients across South Vancouver Island, Mayne Island, and the Greater Victoria area. Our team specializes in Wills & Estates, Real Estate, Corporate Law, and Power of Attorney, combining over 25 years of collective experience with a client-centered approach. We prioritize clear communication, ensuring clients understand every step of their legal processes while adhering to British Columbia's health and safety regulations.Our commitment to community involvement and ethical practice has earned us the trust of local residents and businesses. By focusing on personalized solutions, we aim to resolve complex legal matters efficiently while maintaining a friendly, accessible atmosphere. Our relocation to a new office in 2023 underscores our dedication to continuing this legacy of reputable service.
Services
Wills & Estates
Power of Attorney
Corporate Law
Real Estate
Mortgages
Representation Agreements
Conveyancing
Arbitration
Employment Law
Construction Mediation
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of legal experience in BC's South Vancouver Island region
- Our team provides personalized guidance for Wills, Estates, and Real Estate
- We prioritize client education and transparent legal processes
- Our practice adheres to strict health and safety protocols
- We maintain deep community ties through local involvement
What people say
Trusted legal professional
Scrupulously honest and fair
High integrity
Generous community involvement
Excellent legal expertise
Services
Wills & Estates
Our team helps BC residents create comprehensive wills and estate plans to protect their assets and family interests. We guide clients through probate processes, executor responsibilities, and estate administration while ensuring compliance with provincial regulations. With decades of experience handling complex estates, we provide practical solutions that minimize family disputes and financial burdens during difficult times.
Power of Attorney
We assist clients in establishing power of attorney arrangements to protect their interests during incapacity. Our lawyers explain different POA types, help select appropriate representatives, and draft legally binding documents. Our expertise ensures these critical documents meet BC's legal requirements while addressing clients' unique personal and financial circumstances.
Corporate Law
Our corporate law services cover business formations, contract drafting, and commercial transactions. We advise entrepreneurs on entity selection, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance. With extensive experience in BC's business environment, we help companies navigate mergers, acquisitions, and ongoing legal requirements while protecting their commercial interests.
Real Estate
We handle all aspects of BC real estate transactions including purchase agreements, title transfers, and mortgage registrations. Our lawyers conduct thorough title searches, coordinate closing procedures, and resolve property disputes. With specialized knowledge of local land regulations, we ensure smooth transactions for residential and commercial property clients.
Representation Agreements
Our team helps clients create legally valid representation agreements for healthcare and personal care decisions. We explain BC's specific requirements, help choose appropriate representatives, and ensure documents properly reflect clients' wishes. These agreements provide peace of mind knowing medical preferences will be honored during incapacity.
People
C.J. (Kip) Wilson
Founding Lawyer
A respected legal professional with over 25 years of experience in BC's legal community, known for integrity and community involvement. Specialized in estate planning and corporate law before his passing.
Brad Bianchin
Lawyer
Experienced attorney specializing in real estate and corporate law with a focus on client-centered solutions for Saanichton area residents.
Patrick Rippon
Lawyer
Skilled legal practitioner handling estate planning, power of attorney, and property transactions with personalized attention to client needs.
Cheryl
Executive Assistant
Office manager ensuring smooth operations and client coordination with over 20 years of experience supporting legal teams in Saanichton.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in Wills & Estates, Power of Attorney, Real Estate transactions, Corporate Law, and Representation Agreements for BC residents.
How do you handle client confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols, only sharing information after confirming our ability to represent clients and during private consultations.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Saanichton, Victoria, South Vancouver Island, and Mayne Island from our newly relocated office on East Saanich Road.
How long have you been in practice?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1996, with individual lawyers holding decades of combined experience in BC's legal field.
What makes your firm different?
We combine 25+ years of local experience with personalized service, focusing on client education and transparent legal processes in a community-oriented practice.
Are you moving locations?
Yes, we relocated to 7819 C East Saanich Road (former CIBC location) in May 2023 while maintaining the same trusted legal services.
Reviews (4)
Chris Cathers
Nov 21, 2020
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The folks at SLG were helpful and professional. They went up and beyond what they said they would do for us and I would highly recommend them. Just the perfect size of a law firm, not too big not too small. Highly recommend working with the new owner Brad Bianchin!
Nikita
Oct 19, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Brad and the team at SLG go above and beyond. They take the time to make sure you feel well taken care of and they get the job done at a very fair price. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the team at Saanichton Law Group to anyone. They are all around a great law firm.
Brad and the team at SLG go above and beyond. They take the time to make sure you feel well taken care of and they get the job done at a very fair price. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the team at Saanichton Law Group to anyone. They are all around a great law firm.
Janine B.
Aug 24, 2019
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Three and a half years after my mother died, leaving this law firm in charge of processing all her final documents, my family received the final distribution of our parents' estate. Of primary concern is the ongoing challenge I experienced in my efforts to communicate with the firm, which often seemed reluctant to provide specific details about my parents estate and the distribution process.
And, in addition to neglecting to oversee the distribution of the physical contents of the estate (furniture, artwork, photographs, etc), this law firm attempted to relinquish their responsibility
And, in addition to neglecting to oversee the distribution of the physical contents of the estate (furniture, artwork, photographs, etc), this law firm attempted to relinquish their responsibility
Dan Olive
Oct 18, 2016
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Our family used Kipp for our wills. Great to deal with and fairly priced. Have recommended his services to many of my friends and family.
