Best Lawyers in British Columbia, Canada for Family Law

Maureen Lundell has been a partner at Harper Grey since 1990, chairs our family law group and is a firm leader in alternate dispute resolution. Maureen has been a qualified Family Law Mediator since 1985. New qualifications for family law alternate dispute resolution accreditation came into effect on March 18, 2013 along with the new Family Law Act . In keeping with the new requirements, Maureen received Law Society accreditation to act as a Family Law Arbitrator, Parenting Coordinator and Fa...

Matthew Katsionis is an award-winning trial lawyer in Vancouver who practices exclusively in family law. He has also been featured in The Globe and Mail for his work in the field. Known for his strong advocacy and practical approach, Matthew has built his reputation on guiding clients through complex and challenging family law matters. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked as a teacher, an experience that gives him a distinctive perspective on both the legal system and the family dynamics at th...

Stacey Silber is a lawyer with Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing in the area of Family Law. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto and later obtained her LLB from the University of British Columbia. Stacey was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1992. Stacey began her legal career at Farris LLP, where she spent seven years in the firm’s litigation department working on civil, commercial, and family litigation matters. She subsequent...

Mediation gives people more control over the outcome of their disputes and provides privacy over what are often highly sensitive issues for the parties involved. Many people do not fully realize the lack of control one faces at trial nor do people understand the truly public nature of the courthouse. As a mediator, Diane helps clients overcome legal challenges in a fair and efficient manner. She manages emotions and expectations, and, by engaging in an active risk analysis, she helps to achie...

Nikki specializes exclusively in the area of family law. Her practice includes all matters affecting families in British Columbia such as separation, divorce, property division, common law trusts, spousal support, child support, guardianship, residency, and parenting time. Nikki has extensive experience drafting complex cohabitation, marriage, and separation agreements, and has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia. As a member of the International Academy of Collaborative P...

Millad is an effective litigator and trial lawyer who is also experienced in mediation and other forms settlement-oriented solutions. His goal is to settle your family law matter outside of court but if that isn’t an option, he will litigate and advocate for you through the court system. Guiding Clients Through Emotional & Legal Challenges Millad understands that divorce and separation is a difficult process. He helps his clients by discussing the pros and cons of each issue and pro...

Wayne is an associate in the family law and litigation groups. Wayne has experience in property division, child support, spousal support, parenting and mobility issues. Wayne’s practice also includes general commercial and civil litigation. In the past, Wayne worked as a law lecturer and legal course specialist at the Sauder School of Business at UBC. While there, Wayne lectured on and developed course material for topics such as real estate law, mortgage law, local government law, and ...

With a decade of experience, Ryan is sought after by clients for his broad expertise and unique insight. Ryan now focuses his practice in the areas of family law and workplace law and has successfully represented clients in both areas. Ryan has considerable court experience having appeared in various proceedings in Alberta and British Columbia including before the Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Employment Standards Tribunal, and the Alberta Hum...

Abby Pang is a dedicated family lawyer and proud mother of two . She is passionate about supporting healthy families and children, offering guidance through the legal system while empowering clients to be heard throughout the process. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Abby later moved to Vancouver’s east side and grew up in Richmond. Her father, a refugee who arrived in Canada in 1970, taught her the value of grit and perseverance—qualities that continue to shape her legal prac...

Yasmin D’Costa is an associate in the Advocacy & Litigation group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation as well as Family Law, with experience assisting clients through complex and sensitive disputes. Yasmin has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and has experience with alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Her work also includes international commercial arbitration ma...

Mallory Wyant is an associate in the Advocacy & Litigation group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice includes family law and estate litigation, with experience advising clients on family law litigation and negotiated agreements. Mallory earned her Juris Doctor from Queen’s University in 2021 and completed a Certificate in Public International Law at the Bader International Study Centre. During law school, she served as a caseworker with the Queen’s Priso...

Baylee is a member of the firm’s Insolvency & Restructuring and Litigation & Dispute Resolution groups. She represents lenders, debtors, receivers, and bankruptcy trustees in receiverships, foreclosures, and proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act . In addition to her insolvency practice, Baylee maintains a broad commercial litigation practice and has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in British Columbia.