Judith Janzen
Firm: Onyx Law Group
Profession: Lawyer
Phone: 604 900-2535
Email: jjanzen@shaw.ca
Website: www.onyxlaw.ca
Address
1215-650 West Georgia Street
Vancouver V6B 4N9
Primary Practice Location
Vancouver
Fee Arrangements
Hourly rate
Flat fee
Flat fee with conditions
Remote Services
Phone
Email
Text
Skype
Languages
English
Punjabi
Cantonese
Mandarin
Types of Unbundled Services Offered
Initial consultation
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
Approach to Providing Unbundled Legal Services
I have found that unbundling legal services promotes better communication between lawyer and client than a traditional full retainer. In a full retainer, expectations are often unexpressed, despite the best intentions of both lawyer and client. The necessary discussions about who is making strategic decisions or determining the timing, pace and procedure of a family law matter are often fraught with misunderstandings and lead to disputes. Where I have done unbundled services, these conversations are always a precursor to work and the costs are discussed and agreed to in advance. My unbundled clients have been happy to pay for the expertise and experience they need, while directing the matter themselves.
Mediation
Does not have family mediation training
Acted as counsel in 11-15 mediations in the last 5 years
Does not act as mediator
Approach to Supporting Clients in Mediation
I have provided pre-mediation advice to clients who are attending mediation without counsel. It involves describing the legal issues as well as the benefits of coming to an agreement that is within an acceptable range of outcomes in light of the jurisprudence in family law.
Cultural Diversity Experience
Over 18 years of practice, I have had clients from all cultures who make the Lower Mainland home. I have represented economically weak clients and economically strong clients.