Crystal Arbour

Firm: 

Profession:  Lawyer

Phone:  Please email

Website:   

Email:  crystal.a.arbour@gmail.com       

Address:  V2H 0H6 

Primary Practice Location:  Abbotsford

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Fee Arrangements: 

 · Hourly rate ($400/hr plus tax)

· Flat fee with conditions (e.g. Independent Legal Advice) 

Remote Services:  

• Phone

• Email

• Zoom, Microsoft Teams 

• Appearance for remote court dates 

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

• Collaborative law services

• 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

• Advising on courtroom procedures, behaviours

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Approach to Providing Unbundled Legal Services:

Services provided are tailored to the client’s specific needs. My hourly rate is currently $400.00 plus tax. My unbundled services are currently limited to Supreme Court of British Columbia matters.

Mediation:  

-         Accredited as a Family Law Mediator by the Law Society of British Columbia

-         Trained in Collaborative Family Law

- Acted as counsel in numerous mediations in the last 5 years

Approach to Supporting Clients in Mediation:

• • • Explaining process to the client, discussing case, and possible outcomes 

    • Discussing steps to take if mediation not successful 

    • If the client wanted me to attend mediation I would prepare a Mediation Brief and have at least one preparation appointment with the client 

    • If the client does not want me to attend mediation I can be available to provide advice during the day if prearranged 

    • Available after mediation to discuss and provide Independent Legal Advice 

Cultural Diversity Experience

I have experience with both family and child protection services. I have extensive experience with individuals from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds though my private legal practice as well as acting as duty counsel in both Provincial and Supreme Court.