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...
Jeff is the Managing Partner of the firm, and practises primarily in the fields of family law and commercial litigation. He has appeared as counsel in family law cases before the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia, and numerous arbitration hearings. His family practice primarily focuses on complex asset division, trusts & maintenance issues as well as the drafting of asset protection agreements. Jeff represents JTI-Macdonald Inc. and R....
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...
Pamela Sheppard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Pamela, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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