Breakwater Law
Approachable. Modern. Practical.
Who We Are
Approachable
Lawyers can be pretentious and intimidating. We’re not like that. When you come to us for help, you will find our lawyers are approachable, accessible and friendly. We will take the time to listen to you, and when we give you advice, we will make sure you fully understand your legal situation. We promise to treat you with empathy and respect.
Modern
We stand out amongst our peers for our ability to adapt and apply technology to our practice. For example, we are as paperless as possible and completely cloud-based. Our use of technology means better, faster and less expensive legal services.
Practical
Whether you are resolving a dispute or closing a deal, your situation is unique and never black and white. Our lawyers are energetic and creative problem-solvers who are driven to deliver practical, timely advice.
Our Lawyers
Jo McFetridge
I was raised overseas in Australia and Hong Kong. I am a proud former member of the Canadian Forces reserve, having served in the army before joining the Royal Canadian Navy as a bridge officer on Victoria's HMCS MALAHAT.
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We Practice:
Separation, Divorce & Parenting Disputes
There are few things more traumatic in life than a breakdown of a relationship. Aside from the emotional pain, there are many practical issues that spring up – where to live, how to parent, how to divide your property and how to pay for your living expenses. The list goes on and there is no easy path from separation to resolution. At Breakwater Law, we know that not every family breakdown is the same, but we do believe that having a lawyer involved is always a good idea. Some separating couples get along just fine and are pretty much on the same page; they just need some help in ironing out the details and making sure that they have an enforceable and reliable agreement.
ICBC & Personal Injury Claims
Getting injured in a motor vehicle accident or other accident can be devastating. Often, insurance companies will try to get injured people to settle before they are better, without getting legal advice, and for less than they are entitled to.
The lawyers at Breakwater Law know that being injured affects everyone differently. There’s no cookie cutter approach that makes sense for every injured person. We take an individualized and tailored approach to each personal injury case to make sure our clients don’t feel like pieces of meat on a conveyor belt.
Corporate Legal Services
Starting a business, buying or selling a business, raising capital, adding partners or shareholders, negotiating and entering into commercial contracts, dissolving a business: these are some of the typical activities of businesses that can often require the assistance of a lawyer.
For example, it's almost always a bad idea to purchase a business without having a lawyer conduct some due diligence searches on the business or assets to be bought, and/or enter into a purchase contract without having that contract reviewed by a lawyer.
Wills & Estate Administration & Litigation
We believe that everyone needs an estate plan. The primary goal of an estate plan is to eliminate or reduce any problems and uncertainties about how your estate will be divided after your death. It is also used to minimize taxes and reduce expenses.
Good estate planning results in a problem-free transition, which is extremely helpful to those left behind, so that they can focus on resolving their grief rather than resolving legal problems.
We Also Practice:
Child Protection / Criminal / Corporate / Commercial / Personal Injury / Insurance / Wills / Estates Civil litigation / Employment / Real Estate / Public and Administrative Law
