Firm: Jiwa Law Corporation
Profession: Lawyer
Phone: 604-558-5023
Email: sjennings@jlc.ca
Website: www.jlc.ca ; www.hearthechildbc.ca
Address
605 - 13761 96 Avenue, Surrey B.C. V3V 0E8
Primary Practice Location
Remote
Fee Arrangements
various hourly rates depending on the circumstances
flat rates where appropriate for limited scope services
flat fee with conditions
Remote Services
Phone
Languages
English
Types of Unbundled Legal Services Provided
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 submissions or briefs
Preparing exhibits
Approach to providing unbundled legal services
For many family clients the ongoing involvement of lawyers in their legal matters may be financially difficult for them. Unbundled services provides an option to those who find themselves unable to retain a lawyer on an ongoing basis.
I am flexible in the services I provide and the fees I charge. I tailor my services to meet a person’s needs, whether it is for one time advice on a matter or for periodic coaching and advice on legal proceedings or that a person chooses to conduct themselves.
In addition to conducting mediations with self-represented parties, I am also available to those who choose to attend their mediation on their own, but who want advice and guidance before, during and after the mediation process.
Mediation
Certified as a Family Law Mediator by the Law Society of BC
Acted as counsel in mediation in 5 or fewer mediations in the past 5 years
Acted as mediator in 10 - 15 mediations in the past 5 years
Approach to Supporting Clients in Mediation
I believe that mediation offers the best opportunity for clients to maintain control over the outcome of their legal matters. I also recognize that some clients are more comfortable in a mediation setting than others. My goal is to support, educate, and provide advice to my clients so that they can be as prepared as possible to deal with the legal issues and the accompanying emotional issues that may arise. As well, clients may choose the level of support they want, and whether they want me to be available to assist and advise them before, during or after the mediation. I am also available to assist clients with the drafting of an Agreement at the conclusion of a mediation, if a non-lawyer mediator was engaged.
Cultural Diversity Experience
Throughout my legal career I have assisted clients with various cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds and experiences.