Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP is a full service law firm, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, that provides legal services to clients throughout the Okanagan Valley and across the province. Since 1968, our goal has been to provide practical legal services in an approachable, cost effective, and common-sense manner.
Whether you are an individual or business, you can trust the team at Doak Shirreff to deliver timely, innovative, and practical legal solutions.
Our business law practice group has the expertise and experience to help you navigate the complex world of business transactions and acquisitions.
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Our lawyers routinely represent clients during disputes over family property, spousal support, custody, and child support.
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Each of our litigation lawyers is experienced in addressing a variety of different issues and different dispute resolution processes.
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Our charities and not-for-profit group is here to assist charitable groups and societies with all aspects of your organization’s needs.
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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, procurement, and completion.
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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.
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Managing a person’s estate following his or her death can be an overwhelming and emotional task, particularly for anyone appointed as executor.
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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.
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Over several decades, our land development team has been involved in many of the development projects in and around the Okanagan Valley.
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Our team has experience assisting both creditors and debtors, and advising clients on how to safely loan money.
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Our team has years of experience devoted to working with clients on their personal injury matters.
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Buying a home is often the largest purchase of your life. We know it can be stressful, and sometimes a bit overwhelming.
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The number of strata properties has grown exponentially in recent years and this rapid growth has been accompanied by changing legislation and filing requirements.
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Estate planning can be a daunting task, and many people don’t know how or where to begin.
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Our business law practice group has the expertise and experience to help you navigate the complex world of business transactions and acquisitions.
Learn More
Our lawyers routinely represent clients during disputes over family property, spousal support, custody, and child support.
Learn More
Each of our litigation lawyers is experienced in addressing a variety of different issues and different dispute resolution processes.
Learn More
Our charities and not-for-profit group is here to assist charitable groups and societies with all aspects of your organization’s needs.
Learn More
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, procurement, and completion.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
Managing a person’s estate following his or her death can be an overwhelming and emotional task, particularly for anyone appointed as executor.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
Over several decades, our land development team has been involved in many of the development projects in and around the Okanagan Valley.
Learn More
Our team has experience assisting both creditors and debtors, and advising clients on how to safely loan money.
Learn More
Our team has years of experience devoted to working with clients on their personal injury matters.
Learn More
Buying a home is often the largest purchase of your life. We know it can be stressful, and sometimes a bit overwhelming.
Learn More
The number of strata properties has grown exponentially in recent years and this rapid growth has been accompanied by changing legislation and filing requirements.
Learn More
Estate planning can be a daunting task, and many people don’t know how or where to begin.
Learn More
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.
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 7, 2017, the decision has become the benchmark in employment law as what employer conduct will attract punitive damages. Wal-Mart Canada was ordered to pay…
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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 of a confidentiality policy justified the employer to terminate her employment for cause. In employment law, for cause terminations are exceedingly difficult to prove with the…
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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 is true that there are likely savings to be found and you stand to save even more if you don’t even prepare a will (around half…
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