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Expert Legal Services in Kamloops, BC
MJB Lawyers is a trusted legal practice serving clients across British Columbia with expertise in business, family, real estate, and immigration law. Our team of experienced lawyers combines deep legal knowledge with a client-focused approach, prioritizing clear communication and tailored solutions. We are committed to community engagement, supporting local organizations and initiatives that enhance regional well-being. With offices in Kamloops, Fort St. John, Barriere, Clearwater, and Lillooet, we provide accessible, professional representation for individuals and businesses navigating complex legal challenges.Our services include corporate structuring, estate planning, personal injury claims, and commercial litigation, backed by decades of combined experience. We emphasize proactive legal guidance to help clients avoid disputes and achieve favorable outcomes. Our fee structure ensures accessibility, with contingency-based personal injury services and transparent billing practices. As one of the largest law firms in the Interior, we maintain a reputation for integrity, reliability, and successful case resolution.
Services
Business Law
Family Law
Real Estate
Corporate Litigation
Wills & Estates
Employment Law
Immigration Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 combined years of legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our team includes certified specialists in business and commercial litigation.
- We maintain transparent billing practices with no hidden fees.
- Our lawyers actively participate in community development initiatives.
- We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Business Law
Our business law services guide clients through corporate structuring, financing, and commercial transactions. We assist with entity formation, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance, helping businesses navigate legal complexities while focusing on growth. Our team provides strategic counsel for mergers, acquisitions, and dispute resolution.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, and property division. Our mediators work to resolve disputes amicably while protecting clients' interests. We draft prenuptial agreements and address child support matters with sensitivity to emotional circumstances.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, mortgage financing, and property development. We conduct title searches, review contracts, and ensure compliance with zoning regulations. Our lawyers represent clients in disputes involving property boundaries and ownership claims.
Wills & Estates
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including will preparation, trust creation, and power of attorney documents. Our lawyers advise on probate processes and help resolve inheritance disputes under British Columbia's Wills Estates and Succession Act.
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice assists with permanent residency applications, work permits, and family sponsorships. We guide clients through Express Entry processes and help navigate Canadian citizenship requirements while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
People
Chris Cavanagh
Partner
Specializing in business law and real estate transactions, Chris Cavanagh brings 15+ years of experience in corporate structuring and commercial litigation. He focuses on providing practical legal solutions for growing businesses.
Marlene Harrison
Partner
Family law specialist Marlene Harrison has 20 years of experience handling complex divorce cases and custody arrangements. She emphasizes mediation to achieve amicable resolutions while protecting client interests.
Darren Paulsen
Partner
Darren Paulsen leads our personal injury practice, specializing in ICBC claims and medical malpractice cases. He operates on a contingency fee basis, ensuring access to justice for injury victims.
Jarrett Mancell
Associate
Immigration law expert Jarrett Mancell assists clients with residency applications and work permits. He specializes in navigating Canada's complex immigration system for business professionals and families.
Scott Ellis
Partner
Scott Ellis focuses on estate planning and real estate law, helping clients create comprehensive wills and trust arrangements. He also represents buyers and sellers in high-value property transactions.
Questions
What areas of law does MJB Lawyers specialize in?
We specialize in business law, family law, real estate transactions, wills and estates, immigration law, and commercial litigation. Our team provides comprehensive legal services across these core practice areas.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
We offer complimentary initial consultations for personal injury cases. For other legal matters, we provide affordable consultation packages to assess your specific legal needs.
What makes MJB Lawyers different from other firms?
As one of the largest Interior BC firms, we combine specialized legal expertise with personalized service. Our community-focused approach and track record of successful case resolutions set us apart.
Do you handle cases outside British Columbia?
While our offices are located in British Columbia, we can assist with interprovincial legal matters through strategic partnerships with law firms across Canada.
Reviews (6)
Sj Clark
Dec 05, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We sold our business and Stephanie D. Leong handled our sale with amazing professionalism, thoroughness and patience. Highly recommended for their knowledge and overall service. Thank you!
We sold our business and Stephanie D. Leong handled our sale with amazing professionalism, thoroughness and patience. Highly recommended for their knowledge and overall service. Thank you!
Daniel Quigley
Oct 26, 2020
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This is a retainer factory for robot lawyers. Insert cash and get the result most expected from how they have judged you. No effort. No sense of being on your side. In fact, the advice just might be detrimental. Better off to self-represent.
Chad Pearson
Sep 29, 2020
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The best. These people are kind and responsive. Darren Paulsen in particular is a wonderful human being. I would go nowhere else for legal representation. You will be treated with dignity and respect.
Darcy Long
Jan 18, 2020
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Absolutely terrible, specifically Barry Carter, completely mismanaged a case in which my spouse was severely injured in a crash. Not only did she receive nothing in the way of compensation, also left her high and dry when ICBC decided to come after her for the cost of trial. The trial which her legal counsel suggested she force after not receiving a settlement offer. Carter acted supportive while she was in hospital then became rude and un-reachable when he realized it wasn't the payday he thought it would be. Do yourselves a favour and find another law-firm.
Levi Maximick
Nov 28, 2019
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Jim McCreight was very helpful and straightforward with my questions regarding my mother's estate and provided me with an idea of what to expect going forward. Would highly recommend.
Keara Thorne
Apr 10, 2019
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Just met up with Jim. He was fabulous. Mjb caught a mess up in our home purchase very quickly. They called our bank and had it fixed right away. Jim made everything on purchasing without a real estate agent very easy, and was very patient when I forgot my wallet