The lawyers of Porter Ramsay provide a broad range of legal services.
From the initial setup and structure of a company to the purchase of an existing one, Porter Ramsay is here to help. We have a team of lawyers who focus primarily on business law, including incorporating or re-organizing a limited company, share purchases, shareholder agreements and partnership agreements. Whether you are expanding or just starting out, we can help you with buying or setting up a business, purchasing commercial land and buildings, commercial leasing, purchasing a franchise or establishing a franchise system. We can advise on or prepare commercial contracts, such as software development agreements, employment agreements, service contracts. We are also frequently involved in establishing not-for-profit societies and making applications for charitable tax status.
Lawyers practicing corporate & commercial law:
We represent individuals and corporations in civil disputes in all areas of law including wrongful dismissal, commercial contracts or negligence, construction law, builders' liens, estate litigation and foreclosures. Our approach is to assist clients in resolving disputes in the most satisfactory and cost effective manner possible. We strive to resolve the issues at an early stage, often through mediation or negotiation, to minimize the stress and expense of a lengthy court process. In cases where early resolutions are not possible, our lawyers have the experience to ensure that our client's rights and interests are well protected in court.
Lawyers practicing in litigation:
Our Real Estate team looks forward to helping you with the purchase or sale of land, whether residential, commercial, agricultural or industrial. In many cases, real estate transactions involve the preparation of an interim agreement to purchase the land, as well as the land title documents in order to transfer ownership. Most transactions also include the preparation of a mortgage to finance the purchase.
Lawyers practicing in real estate:
Our services in property development include help and advice on changing the utilization of a property, for example, redeveloping a one acre piece of vacant land into a multifamily apartment complex. This requires applications to the municipal government for rezoning and development permits. In addition, legal documents may need to be filed with the Superintendent of Real Estate and with the Land Title Office in order to allow the redeveloped property to be marketed and transferred to new owners.
Lawyers practicing in property development:
Family Law encompasses many different areas, including cohabitation and prenuptial agreements and separation agreements. Family Law also consists of divorce applications, which may include custody, guardianship, access, child and spousal support applications and the division of assets. Our Family Law lawyers can help negotiate or mediate your family law issues.
Lawyers practicing in family law:
We can assist our clients with every aspect of Wills, Estates and Estate Planning. This includes drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements, as well as advising on property ownership, designation of beneficiaries to reduce taxes and probate fees and establishing trusts (whether during a lifetime or within a Will). We can also assist with applications for Grants of Letters Probate or Letters of Administration and the distribution of estates.
Lawyers practicing in wills, estates and estate planning:
If you've been injured in an accident, we can help ensure that you receive the best settlement possible for your claim. We handle all types of personal injury claims including motor vehicle and ICBC claims, slip and fall accidents and wrongful death claims. We are experienced in claims involving all injuries including brain/head injuries, spinal cord injuries, whiplash/soft tissue injuries, back and neck injuries, fractures, fibromyalgia and psychological trauma. We offer free initial consultations on all personal injury and wrongful death claims. We also offer contingency fee agreements so that no fee is charged for our services until after your case is settled. The lawyers at Porter Ramsay care about you and your rights to fair compensation for personal injuries. We aim to do everything possible to protect your rights and to protect the interests of you and your family.
Lawyers practicing in personal injury law:
We represent employers, employees and unions in all employment and labour law related issues, including dismissals and disciplinary matters, Employment Standards Act matters, employment contracts, collective agreement contraventions and labour arbitrations. We also handle human rights matters. We have the experience and knowledge required to handle all employment and labour related matters with the skills, sensitivity and discretion required of the particular situation.
Lawyers practicing in employment/labour law: