Sandy Jennings

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.