Eight areas of practice

Practice Areas

At Thompson, LeRose & Brown we offer a full range of high quality legal services. We utilize interdisciplinary integration and professional collaboration to provide innovative solutions to all of our clients' needs.

Business

Forming and operating a business can be complicated. Let us deal with the legal aspects so that you may focus on your business. We provide comprehensive expertise and legal counsel in all types of business law matters including incorporating, organizing and operating, plus:

·Commercial Real Estate
·Debt and Equity Financing
·Due Diligence
·Environmental Law
·Estate Planning
·Insurance
·Legal Opinions
·Mergers and Acquisitions
·Resolving Disputes

Trailjennifer@tlb.bc.ca

Castlegarlana@tlb.bc.ca

Civil Litigation

Being involved in a legal dispute can be challenging. Let us represent you and ensure you receive the best outcome available. We provide comprehensive expertise in all types of civil disputes including:

·Commercial and Business
·Construction
·Contract
·Foreclosure
·Personal Injury
·Property
·Public and Regulatory

Contactdanielle@tlb.bc.ca

Criminal

Being charged with an offence can be overwhelming and navigating the criminal justice system is intimidating. We provide representation throughout the Kootenays and beyond in all types of Criminal Code offences including:

·Assaults and sexual assaults
·Domestic violence
·Homicide
·Impaired driving and other Criminal Code driving offences
·Internet offences
·Theft and fraud offences
·Uttering threats and extortion
·Violent offences including robbery

Trailkbuckley@tlb.bc.ca

Estates

Making arrangements for the future is imperative. Let us advise you on the current state of the law and assist you with responding to unfortunate life events. We provide comprehensive expertise in all types of estates matters including:

·Administration Application
·Estate Litigation
·Multijurisdictional Estates
·Probate
·Tax Issues

Trailtreena@tlb.ca

Castlegarjoyce@tlb.ca

Labour and Employment

The rights and responsibilities involved in employment are not always clear. Let us guide you through the legal intricacies of employment relationships. We provide comprehensive expertise in all types of employment law matters including:

·Benefits
·Duties and Liabilities
·Employment Contracts
·Employment Standards
·Ethics
·Harassment
·Injunctions
·Wrongful Dismissal

Contactdanielle@tlb.bc.ca

Motor Vehicle Act

A Motor Vehicle Act violation may carry consequences beyond the fine on the ticket and in some cases may result in suspension of your driving privileges. It is our experience that most traffic violations can be resolved in a manner that keeps you on the road, whether you are a novice or a professional driver. We provide representation in traffic court and assist individuals with reviews of Immediate Roadside Prohibitions and driving prohibitions under the Driver Improvement Program.

Trailkbuckley@tlb.bc.ca

Real Estate

Buying or selling property can be a confusing process. Let us ensure your interests are protected. We provide comprehensive expertise in all types of real estate matters including:

·Buying and Selling
·Builders Liens
·Commercial Property
·Condominiums
·Construction
·Contracts
·Financing
·Foreclosure
·Residential Tenancies
·Searches
·Tax Considerations
·Title
·Development
·Environmental Issues
·Expropriation
·Government Approvals
·Investigations
·Subdivisions
·Strata
·Surveys
·Zoning

Trailann@tlb.bc.ca

Castlegarcandie@tlb.bc.ca or lana@tlb.bc.ca

Wills and Trusts

Making arrangements for the future is imperative. Let us advise you on the current state of the law and assist you with preparing for unfortunate life events. We provide comprehensive expertise in all types of will preparation matters including:

·Adult Guardianship
·Charitable Giving
·Devolution of Assets
·Elder Care
·Estate Planning
·Executors and Trustees
·Fiduciary
·Powers of Attorney
·Committeeships
·Tax Issues
·Trust Planning
·Wills

Trailjennifer@tlb.bc.ca

Castlegarjoyce@tlb.bc.ca