Firm: The Law Portal
Profession: Lawyer
Phone: 778-328-2828
Cell: 778-897-0813
Website: www.thelawportal.ca
Email: sarah@thelawportal.ca
Address: 600 - 777 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S4
Primary Practice Location: Vancouver
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Fee Arrangements:
· Hourly rate
· Flat fee with conditions
Remote Services:
Phone
SMS
Zoom
Languages: English
Types of Unbundled Services Offered:
· Initial consultation
· Providing a legal opinion
· Drafting pleadings or other documents
· Reviewing/organizing/listing documents
· Drafting contracts / agreements
· Coaching
· Negotiating
· Providing legal advice before, during or after mediation
· Representing a client at mediation
· Providing independent legal advice on an agreement or MOU coming out of mediation
· Drafting agreement coming out of mediation
· Advising on courtroom procedures, behaviours
· Advising on rules of evidence
· Preparing exhibits
· Preparing submissions or briefs
· Making a one-time court appearance
· Collaborative law services
Approach to Providing Unbundled Legal Services:
I have exclusively practiced family law in British Columbia since 2016. I’m knowledgeable about court procedure in both the BC Provincial Court and BC Supreme Court. I’m also knowledgeable about how parties can avoid court; even in high-conflict separations.
Whether I’m fully retained or retained in a limited scope, my goals with my clients are to:
· ensure that they feel heard and understood;
· empower them with knowledge about their legal rights and obligations;
· encourage practical, cost-effective, and amicable solutions;
· help them obtain the most favourable outcomes possible; and
· minimize legal fees and conflict.
Our head office is in downtown Vancouver, but I currently practice remotely. I offer a minimum 25% discount on my hourly rate to account for this. If I’m required to travel (whether for in-person meetings, court, mediation, or arbitration) this can usually be arranged at no cost to the client by reducing their discount.
Members of the public can visit the public forum on our website to view commonly asked questions about family law-related issues or post their own questions anonymously.
I’m available on WhatsApp 7 days per week (250-812-5730) and I offer free 30-minute consultations by telephone, Zoom, and MS Teams.
Mediation: I do not have family mediation training
Approach to Supporting Clients in Mediation:
Cultural Diversity Experience:
I've lived in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, China, and South Africa, and I have worked with clients from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.