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Your Trusted Kamloops Law Firm for Employment, Estate, and Business Legal Solutions
We are Kamloops lawyers dedicated to helping clients move forward through personalized legal solutions. Our firm focuses on understanding client needs and providing tailored guidance in areas like employment law, estate planning, business law, and dispute resolution. With experience representing clients before all levels of British Columbia courts, we advocate strongly for fair resolutions while prioritizing prevention through contract compliance and risk management.Voted Kamloops' Best Law Firm in 2024, we combine approachability with expertise to deliver value-driven legal services. Our team emphasizes listening, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving to ensure clients feel supported throughout their legal journey.
Services
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Business Law
Construction Law
Indigenous Law
Workplace Investigations
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We provide experienced contract drafting and compliance guidance
- Our team advocates aggressively for fair dispute resolutions
- We maintain approachable, client-centered communication
- We offer proactive legal strategies to prevent future issues
- We have successfully represented clients in all BC court levels
What people say
Fantastic service
Quick to respond
Knowledgeable staff
Proactive legal counsel
Successful case outcomes
Services
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services including contract drafting, workplace policy development, and dispute resolution for non-unionized workplaces. Our team helps employers maintain compliance with employment standards while protecting employee rights. With experience in wrongful dismissal claims and workplace investigations, we offer strategic guidance to resolve employment conflicts efficiently.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include will creation, power of attorney documents, and trust establishment to ensure your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. We help clients across BC achieve peace of mind through customized estate plans that address potential challenges and minimize family conflicts while maintaining legal compliance.
Business Law
We support businesses with contract drafting, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance to help companies grow while minimizing legal risks. Our services include business formation, commercial contract negotiation, and ongoing legal counsel to ensure compliance with changing business regulations and protect company interests in disputes.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team represents clients in property disputes, contract breaches, and other civil matters requiring court intervention. We provide strategic representation throughout the litigation process, from pre-trial negotiations to courtroom advocacy, focusing on achieving cost-effective resolutions while protecting client interests in British Columbia courts.
Workplace Investigations
We conduct impartial workplace investigations into harassment, discrimination, and policy violations while protecting legal rights of both employers and employees. Our process ensures compliance with employment standards, helps prevent legal liabilities, and maintains workplace integrity through thorough documentation and fair assessment of all parties involved.
People
Alana Hughes
Lawyer
Experienced legal professional specializing in client advocacy with a focus on delivering personalized solutions for employment and business law matters through practical legal guidance.
David Hughes
Lawyer
Skilled attorney with expertise in contract development and business law, known for proactive legal counsel that helps companies prevent disputes and maintain regulatory compliance.
Chanchan (Chantal) Wang
Lawyer
Dedicated legal practitioner providing comprehensive estate planning services and personalized support for clients navigating complex probate and succession planning requirements.
Jeff Frame
Lawyer
Experienced litigator representing clients in civil and commercial disputes with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes through strategic courtroom advocacy.
Laney Third
Lawyer
Specialist in estate planning and probate matters, recognized for clear communication and efficient execution of complex legal documents to protect client assets.
Questions
What areas of law does Forward Law specialize in?
We specialize in employment law, estate planning, business law, civil litigation, construction law, indigenous law, and workplace investigations across British Columbia.
How does Forward Law approach client representation?
We combine approachable communication with aggressive advocacy, focusing on understanding client needs and providing tailored legal strategies for optimal outcomes.
Do you handle cases outside Kamloops?
Yes, while based in Kamloops, we represent clients throughout British Columbia with regular travel to Vancouver, Victoria, and Vernon.
What makes Forward Law different from other firms?
Our client-centered philosophy emphasizes prevention through contract compliance, proactive risk management, and personalized attention from experienced legal professionals.
Reviews (4)
Lowell Picklyk
Sep 05, 2020
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The work David Hughes has done for our company, helping us through developing various contracts has been awesome. I appreciate his attention to detail, and his care to point out possibly relevant issues or concerns that we hadn't thought of. This is what we need in legal counsel: proper consulting, not just answering a request when we ask. I'm far more confident in contracts we build because of his oversight. Our interactions with other staff have also been great; people are professional and reasonable.
Allysa Ma
Sep 13, 2019
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I hired David Hughes to help me with a serious workplace issue and couldn’t be happier with the incredible service I received. He is knowledgeable, understanding, and helped me navigate a difficult situation with confidence. From my consultation through to a resolution, I felt well supported, aware of my options, and informed on ways for moving forward. I highly recommend David and his colleagues at Forward Law for any of your employment law needs. He’s a pretty spectacular human being who really knows his stuff!
Tamara Caputo
Jul 08, 2018
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I highly recommend Forward Law to anyone with a personal injury claim. Alana was very professional with great communication. She was very good at explaining my options and including me in the decision making process. Thank you Alana and Forward Law for a great experience.
Carol D.
Jun 19, 2014
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We recently had our Will done at Forward Law. We found the staff very professional and friendly. Most importantly, considering the nature of our visit, we were made to feel comfortable and felt that our questions were answered in a very clear and sensitive manner. We also thought that our lawyer was thorough, providing more information than we anticipated. We also required our 3 daughters to sign (2 of which live out of town) and this was done timely and without any hassle at all. Our entire experience with Forward Law was positive and delightful.
