Dennis Boon
Dennis' preferred areas of practice include Civil Litigation such as Family Law, Personal Injury Claims,
Employment Disputes, Commercial Litigation and Estate Litigation, Wills, Estates and Conveyancing.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws Degree, University of British Columbia, 1971
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Alberta, 1968
- CLE Coordinator for 7 years
- Has attended many courses and conferences
Career History
| 1988 to Present | Currently a partner with Porter Ramsay Lawyers, Kelowna, BC |
| 1976 to 1988 | Worked at several Kelowna law firms, first as an associate and then as a partner |
| 1974 to 1976 | Associate lawyer in two Vancouver firms |
| 1971 to 1973 | Department of Justice, Vancouver |
Professional Organizations
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Trial Lawyers Association of America, including many sub-sections in each organization
- Past President of the Kelowna Bar Association
- Coordinator of the Continuing Legal Education Society for Yale County for seven years
- Chairman of the Child Protection Committee of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, 2000 to 2002
Awards & Accomplishments
- Paul Harris Fellow (Rotary International)
Volunteer & Community Work
- Secretary of the Capri Rotary Club since 2003
- President of the Multicultural Society of Kelowna, 1999 to 2000
- President of the Capri Rotary Club, 1988 to 1989
- Chairman of the Church Committee of the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels (Anglican Church), 1990
- Secretary of the Okanagan Symphony Society
Personal Interests
- Family activities
- Endurance running
- Gardening, including bonsai and growing exotic trees and vegetables
- The arts
- Various sports
Personal Characteristics
Dennis' extensive courtroom experience, his superior overall strategic advice, and his excellent organizational skills are valuable to his clients. Dennis is accustomed to working in a high volume, busy law practice.
