Robert Porter, Q.C.
Bob's areas of practice include Wills, Trusts and Estates, Mortgages and Conveyances, Property
Development, Incorporations, Contracts, as well as Personal Injury Litigation arising out of motor
vehicle collisions and other causes, and insurance issues.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws Degree, University of British Columbia, 1962
- Bachelor of Commerce Degree, University of British Columbia, 1961
Career History
| 1962 to present | Practicing law with Kelowna-based law firms
since articling in Kelowna in 1962 Partner with Porter Ramsay Lawyers since 1988 |
| 1955 to 1962 | Cadet and officer (Lieutenant) in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve |
Awards & Accomplishments
- Appointed Queen's Counsel in 1986
- Appointed Honorary Life Member of the Kelowna Art Gallery Association
- Appointed Honorary Life Member of the Kelowna & District Fish & Game Club
- Member of the British Columbia Supreme Court Rules Revision Committee, appointed in 1986, served nine years on Committee
- Past President of the Tutorial Committee providing tutorial education for articled law students in the Okanagan Valley prior to the present formal course system
- Chairman of Kelowna Courthouse Development Committee 1985 to 1986
- Past Director of the Yale Bar Association
- Member of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
- Past President of the Kelowna Bar Association
Volunteer & Community Work
- Member of the Kelowna & District Fish & Game Club since 1962, Director and Legal Advisor for many years
- Past Director of the Kelowna & District Mental Health Association
- Coach for Okanagan Mission Youth Soccer Association for seven years. In the last two of those years the team (a non-select neighbourhood team), won the Provincial Championship (Interior Division)
- Past Director, Member and Solicitor for the Lonely Loon Flyfishers Association
- Solicitor for the Kelowna Art Gallery Association
- Member of the fundraising committee for Okanagan University College
Personal Interests
Hiking, flyfishing, dog breeding and training (Airedale dogs), fine art, touring art galleries, and music
Personal Characteristics
Robert takes great pride in a successful result for his clients and pays attention to detail. His extensive experience in many areas of practice contributes to problem resolution.
