Our intake manager will review your information and be in touch on the
Our intake manager will verify your identity, run a conflict check (required by the Law Society of BC), and schedule your complimentary
. All meetings with a lawyer are arranged by our intake manager until a retainer agreement is signed and a retainer deposit is paid (a sum held in trust, similar to a security deposit, applied to your final invoice) — at which point you become a client and can contact your lawyer directly. Please have the
full legal names of both yourself and the other party
ready — our lawyers are required to confirm there is no prior client relationship on either side before any legal advice can begin.
(bottom right) to get answers to common questions about family law, mediation, costs, and the legal process. It's available 24/7.
The Law Society of BC requires both identity verification and a conflict check before any lawyer can provide legal advice. Just like a bank teller confirms who you are before handling your account, our intake manager will verify your identity and check for any prior client relationships that would prevent us from representing you. This protects you, other clients, and the integrity of the legal profession. We cannot begin any legal work until these requirements are complete.
Required by Law Society of BC and CBA ethics rules — our lawyers must complete a conflict check before any legal advice. This protects you and others. Even a client from years ago means we cannot represent you. Your information is kept strictly confidential.
Real property (home, investment property, land) is involved
A business or professional practice is involved
The other party already has a lawyer
Which type of service are you interested in?
Not sure yet? That's fine — your intake manager will explain both options. You can also
Describe your situation in your own words
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Submitting this form does not create a solicitor-client relationship. All meetings with a lawyer are arranged by our intake manager until a retainer agreement is signed and a retainer deposit is paid. The complimentary 15-minute lawyer introduction clarifies legal issues and outlines a possible solution plan — it is not a legal advice session. Once a retainer is in place, clients may contact their lawyer directly. Your personal information is collected and handled in accordance with BC's Personal Information Protection Act and our
Serving clients in Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Vancouver and across all of British Columbia.
Takes about 5 minutes. Completing this form before your intake call means our intake manager arrives fully briefed on your situation.
Your first call is with our intake manager, not a lawyer.
The Law Society of BC requires ID verification and a conflict check before any lawyer can advise you. Our intake manager arranges all meetings with a lawyer until you become a client. You become a client once a retainer agreement is signed and a retainer deposit is paid — after which you can contact your lawyer directly by phone and email.
, just like your dentist or family physician. Lawyers are in meetings, mediations and court throughout the day, so each appointment is set aside for you and prepared in advance. Our staff are always happy to welcome and help visitors who drop in, but it is best to make an appointment in advance so we can confirm the office is not closed for any reason. Our intake manager will book your time by phone or secure video.
Signing your retainer — the step that makes you a client
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3-step intake form: tell us about your legal matter, and our intake manager schedules your free 15-minute lawyer introduction. Identity verification required.
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All information is strictly confidential and legally privileged.
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Help us understand the nature of your legal situation.
Full legal name — spouse, business partner, estate respondent, etc.
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Please share as much or as little as you're comfortable with. Everything is confidential.
Limited scope — you manage your file with our professional help at key moments. We assist with specific tasks: drafting documents, reviewing agreements, coaching before hearings. Ideal for organised clients who want experienced guidance without full representation.
We handle everything from start to finish — all correspondence, filings, negotiations, and hearings. Best for complex, high-conflict, or high-value matters where full representation makes the greatest difference.
A proactive twice-yearly review of your family law, estate, and business documents — catching issues before they become crises. Like a dentist visit, far cheaper and less stressful than waiting for a problem.
Our intake manager will explain all options and help you choose the right approach for your situation.
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Tell us about your situation — what has happened, what you need help with, and what outcome you're hoping for. There's no right or wrong way to describe it.
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Signing a retainer agreement — the moment you become a client of Sea to Sky Law™