Personal Injury Law
We play an active role in helping you get your life back and we understand your recovery will often be physical and emotional. We are established in the community...
ICBC
Most victims that are injured in a car accident suffer both physical injuries and long-term emotional traumas. These injuries can result in massive ongoing medical expenses and can even...
Wills & Estate Planning
Estate planning can be a daunting task, and many people don’t know how or where to begin.
Estate Litigation
It’s not uncommon for disputes to arise when loved ones lose the ability to make decisions on their own, or after they pass away.
Strata Property Law
The number of strata properties has grown exponentially in recent years and this rapid growth has been accompanied by changing legislation and filing requirements.
Estate Administration
Managing a person’s estate following his or her death can be an overwhelming and emotional task, particularly for anyone appointed as executor.
Real Estate & Lending Transactions
Buying a home is often the largest purchase of your life. We know it can be stressful, and sometimes a bit overwhelming.
Employment Law
Employment issues in today’s workplace can be complex, and may involve a myriad of federal and provincial statutes, regulations, rules, guidelines, and common law.
Construction Law
Construction is an exciting business, but not without risk. Our legal team is here to mitigate that risk by guiding clients through all phases of their work, from conception,...
Security & Debt Collection
Our team has experience assisting both creditors and debtors, and advising clients on how to safely loan money.
Get in touch with our team of lawyers.
Community Involvement
At Doak Shirreff, we don’t just contribute to community events, we’re actively involved in them. We are the group of Kelowna lawyers who are constantly participating in fundraisers and awareness campaigns year-round; take a look below at just some of the ways we’re engaged in our community.
Blog
What is Constructive Dismissal? A Guide for Employers and Employees
Termination of employees is one of the hardest and most legally challenging aspects of being an employer. Terminations can happen one of three ways: by constructive dismissal, termination with...
50 Good Deeds for 50 Good Years
For over 50 years, Doak Shirreff has operated in Kelowna. In those 50 years, our law firm has grown and expanded. We are incredibly proud of the feats that...
Wal-Mart Canada’s Wrongful Termination Case
One of the most discussed recent employment law decisions of the last year has to be Galea v. Wal-Mart Canada Corp., 2017 ONSC 245. Since its release on December...
Repeated Breaches of Confidentiality Policy are Just Cause for Termination
In a recent case from British Columbia, Manak v. Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia (cob WorkSafe BC), 2018 BCSC 182, the court held that an employee’s repeated breaches...
What Is The Cost of a Properly Drafted Will?
How much do you stand to save by preparing a will based on a will kit, or with a notary as compared to a wills and estates lawyer? It...
What Is A Testamentary Trust?
You can spend your entire life building an estate. Naturally, you may find yourself wondering what might happen to the wealth you have built and who should inherit it...
Strata Bylaws – What Is A “Small Dog”?
A recent North Vancouver strata owner took the Strata Corporation to the Civil Resolution and won. He now is allowed to keep his golden retriever dog. He successfully argued...
Can you Provide Working Notice of Termination to an Employee on Disability Leave?
In McLeod v. Frontier Sales, 2018 ONSC 1866, the Divisional Court of Ontario dismissed the appeal by an employer who provided working notice to an employee on disability leave...
Earned Bonuses are Payable on Termination
In a recent case out of Ontario, Chambers v. Global Traffic Technologies Canada Inc., 2018 ONSC 2000, the court maintained that bonuses earned by an employee prior to termination...
Speculation Tax Explained
In the Fall of 2018, the BC Provincial Government will introduce a new speculation tax on residential property. This tax will target foreign and domestic speculators who pay little...