Amelia Cline

Firm:           Sorensen Smith LLP

Profession:  Lawyer

Phone: 604-705-0022

Website:  https://www.sorensensmith.com

Email:  amelia@sorensensmith.com 

Address:  #317 9440 202nd St., Langley BC V1M 4A6

Primary Practice Location:  Langley, Chilliwack

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LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-cline-48bb40154/

Remote Services: 

·         Phone

·         Email

·         Skype

Types of Unbundled Services Offered

·         Initial consultation

·         Providing a legal opinion

·         Drafting pleadings or other documents

·         Reviewing/organizing/listing documents

·         Drafting contracts / agreements

·         Negotiating

·         Providing legal advice before, during or after mediation

·         Representing a client at mediation

·         Drafting agreement coming out of mediation

·         Advising on courtroom procedures, behaviours

·         Preparing submissions or briefs

Fee Arrangements:

·         Hourly rate

·         Discounted hourly rate

·         Flat fee

·         Flat fee with conditions

Approach to Providing Unbundled Legal Services:

I offer an initial consultation, which may include review of any relevant documents, and will determine with the client what services they require and what fee structure will best suit their needs. I offer flat rates for specific services, such as cohabitation or separation agreements and desk order divorce applications. I also offer unbundled services for the preparation of court documents, arguments, mediation briefs, or Lists of Documents, to assist clients at various steps in the litigation process.

Mediation:  I have not taken family mediation training. I have conducted 16-20 family mediations as counsel in the last 5 years.

Approach to Supporting Clients in Mediation: 

I meet with my clients in advance of mediation to thoroughly review their case and legal positions, and to prepare them for what to expect during the mediation process. We typically will determine a range of outcomes that would be acceptable to them in anticipation of negotiating a resolution. If the client wishes for me to attend, I work collaboratively with them throughout the mediation to advise them and come up with solutions to settle the claim. I also offer services to review minutes of settlement and create separation agreements based on the terms agreed upon during mediation.

Languages: 

·         English

Cultural Diversity Experience: 

I have experience working with clients from a range of diverse culture backgrounds and have specifically worked with vulnerable immigrant populations, as well as Indigenous clients. I have taken several cultural sensitivity training courses and strive to provide compassionate and culturally aware representation.