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Taryn Moore was recently profiled on KelownaNow.com's In Focus which recognizes people, businesses and organizations.
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to present "Strategies for Early Conflict Resolution and Litigation Risk Mitigation."
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Greg Pratch was recently profiled on KelownaNow.com’s In Focus which recognizes people, businesses and organizations that make our city great.
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Pushor Mitchell LLP has pledged $30,000 to the Okanagan College Foundation towards the Bright Horizons, Building for Skills Campaign for the complex. Please click here for the full article in the Okanagan College News.
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to present "Disability Management, Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate"
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We are pleased to announce that Greg Pratch has become a Partner in the firm effective January 1, 2015. Greg’s practice is in civil litigation and tax litigation.
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We are pleased to announce that Vanessa DeDominicis has become a Partner in the firm effective January 1, 2015. Vanessa's practice is focused on three areas: Wills and Estates, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property Law.
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We are pleased to announce that Melodie Lind has become a Partner in the firm effective January 1, 2015. Melodie's practice is focused on tax, trust and estate planning.
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Mark your calendars! Join us for an information packed day with leading edge experts on Friday, May 8, 2015. BrainTrust Canada Association is an Okanagan-based not for profit organization providing community rehabilitation
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Following our successful Fall 2014 series Navigating the Seas of Change, Pushor Mitchell LLP is pleased to announce the continuation of its monthly presentations for Okanagan employers.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the staff and lawyers at Pushor Mitchell!
Our Hours of Business for the 2014 Holiday season are:
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Admittedly, Crossfit is known for being slightly cult-like. Devotees to the exercise regime based on “constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements” are not casual about their commitment to the sport (yes, it’s a competitive sport)
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to present “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: 5 Employment Law Lessons from 2014”, the final installment in our fall employment law series, Navigating the Seas of Change. Employment law is constantly evolving. To help navigate this changing environment, Pushor Mitchell is pleased to host a “year in review” to […]
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We recently completed our annual Client Survey and are very pleased with the results. 99% of respondents said that we met their expectations and 99% said they would recommend our services to others! This year’s results are consistent with those of last year. Thank you to all the clients who took time to provide us […]
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Vanessa DeDominicis was recently profiled on KelownaNow.com’s In Focus which recognizes people, businesses and organizations that make our city great. What is your name? Vanessa DeDominicis What do you always find yourself saying? Hey mate or Brill …I am originally from England (if you hadn’t guessed!) If you could spend one whole day with anyone […]
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When he’s not practicing law, Pushor Mitchell LLP Associate Matt Canzer is working to address the issue of homelessness amongst Canadian Veterans. Disturbed by media reports of suicides and declining community support available, Matt reached out to Veterans Emergency Transition Services (www.vetscanada.org) and agreed to help establish a provincial team in British Columbia. He now […]
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to present “This Just Isn’t Working Out”: Controlling the Costs of Employee Terminations, the third installment in our new employment law series, Navigating the Seas of Change. When new hires are brought on, employers always hope that the new employee will fit in, be pleasant, hardworking and will have a long […]
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On October 28th, Pushor Mitchell will once again be closing our office for the afternoon so that we can participate in the United Way Days of Caring Program where workplace volunteers are connected with projects in the community. This year PM volunteers will be heading out to ten local organizations to assist with a variety […]
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On October 15th, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, you are invited to come and see our PM lawyers in action as they attempt to set a record time for pulling a BC transit bus in the First Annual United Way Community Cup. Thirty teams of eight will be attempting to pull a 15,400 kg […]
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Drum roll… it’s here! We are excited to announce the launch of our new website. The site features a fresh look, easy navigation, and the addition of a blog and a monthly poll. We hope that you will take a look at it and provide your feedback. A big thank you to the folks at […]
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This year, in support of the Terry Fox Foundation, we held a Fiesta de Mayo fundraiser in honour of all those battling cancer, and in memory of those close to our hearts, including our good friend and co-worker, Laura Davis. Donations rolled in from a variety of fund raising efforts including: a bake sale, the […]
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to announce Peas in a Pod: Effective Hiring Practices for Today’s Employer, the second in our new employment law series, Navigating the Seas of Change. In today’s era of labour shortages, many employers are frustrated by their inability to attract and retain qualified candidates. Unfortunately, with the BC Government estimating that […]
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Pushor Mitchell Partner Brad Cronquist has been active on an Urban Development Institute provincial committee that provided input to the Province on the changes required to the laws surrounding real estate development marketing in British Columbia under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act (REDMA) and its associated policy statements and regulations. Brad was recently recognized […]
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Please join us for refreshments and networking opportunities with the business community at the annual Kelowna Chamber of Commerce September Business after Hours at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Ticket Prices: $10 for members and $20 for future members. Time: Thursday, September 18th, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Pushor Mitchell LLP 4th floor, 1665 Ellis Street Kelowna, BC
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Alexa Geddes, graduating with a BSc Honours with a major in biology and a minor in psychology from UBCO, is the winner of this year’s $10,000 Pushor Mitchell LLP Gold Medal Leadership Prize. Now in its fifth year, the prize honours a top graduating student in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. […]
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome Matt Canzer to the firm as an associate lawyer. Matt was previously with the Department of Justice in Vancouver where he practiced with the Tax Litigation Services group, representing the Canada Revenue Agency before the Tax Court of Canada and then the Public Safety, Defence and Immigration group where […]
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The lawyers and staff at Pushor Mitchell want to share with you that their colleague Allan Elliott has decided to retire from the practice of law effective June 30, 2014. We wish him well and want to recognize and thank him for his contributions to the firm over the years. Allan graduated from Kelowna Senior […]
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Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On is Canada’s amazing 4 on 4 street hockey tournament. Since inception, over one million Canadians have participated in one of the one hundred plus events held across Canada. On May 24th and 25th , 170 teams and 1065 individuals participated in the Kelowna tournament. The event includes divisions for […]
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to sponsor the 21st annual brain injury conference — the Pushor Mitchell Okanagan Conference on Brain Injury on June 12 and 13, 2014 at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna. The Conference, hosted by BrainTrust Canada, will be an interactive learning experience for professionals, caregivers and individuals living with […]
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Pushor Mitchell has over 70 seminars that are available on request that range from 20 to 45 minutes in length. There are many topics from the following practice areas: business, charities, employment, estate litigation, family, first nations, personal injury, real estate, tax, wills, estates and trusts. For a detailed list, click on www.pushormitchell.com/seminars. If your […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I love reading, writing and research, and lawyering allows me to use those skills to help others achieve their business goals. What is the focus of your law practice? Most of my practice involves complex commercial transactions and real estate development on First Nations’ lands. If you weren’t a […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? The cliché is somewhat warranted; but to help find solutions to client’s challenges, whether it is protecting their business or their personal interests. What is the focus of your law practice? A variety of civil litigation matters, predominately in the area of commercial and contractual disputes. If you weren’t […]
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We are pleased to announce that Curtis Darmohray has been elected as the 2014-2015 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce President. Curtis is a long-time partner at Pushor Mitchell, Lawyers. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. He […]
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$5000 was raised for the Rotary Centre for the Arts during the first annual BDO Human Bonspiel. The Pushor Mitchell team was one of ten corporate teams participating in a unique event where players had to launch themselves on inner tubes down an icy track in an effort to be the closest to the button. […]
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A student who recently completed her Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate at Okanagan College now has a much closer relationship with her new employer than she ever imagined. Sherri Usher, 23, started the week in a new job with Pushor Mitchell, shortly after a two week practicum with the Kelowna law firm. By week’s end, she […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I felt it made good use of my Sociology degree and I enjoy the challenge of learning the law and preparing cases. What is the focus of your law practice? Civil litigation with an initial focus on corporate/commercial matters. If you weren’t a lawyer, what profession […]
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We are pleased to announce that Andrew Brunton has become a Partner in the firm effective January 1, 2014. Andrew provides business owners and individuals with advice and services in business law, real estate law and wills and estates. He guides companies through the creation of all types of commercial contracts, including commercial lending and […]
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We are pleased to announce that Taryn Moore has become a Partner in the firm effective January 1, 2014. Taryn handles family law matters and has extensive experience in both litigation as well as alternate dispute resolution including being a certified Collaborative Family Lawyer. Clients who need resolution to their family law issues, either through […]
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Alf Kempf is the new President of the Okanagan College Foundation, having accepted the three-year position after serving as Vice President and Chair of the Foundation’s Advancement Committee, focused on marketing and fundraising. A partner with Pushor Mitchell law firm in Kelowna since 1985, Alf grew up in the Okanagan and like thousands of people […]
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Another Great Reason To Choose Pushor Mitchell – Jeremy Burgess Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome Jeremy Burgess to the firm as an Associate Lawyer. Jeremy was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2012 and is a member of our litigation group. He will be practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate […]
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We are pleased to announce that Lisa Holmes Wyatt has been appointed as a judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia. Lisa has been a Partner with Pushor Mitchell LLP and has been Chair of our Family Law Group for many years. She was raised in Kelowna, attended Kelowna Secondary School, and then left […]
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As Pushor Mitchell celebrates our 40th year of business, we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2014. In lieu of sending seasonal cards, a donation will be made to the Central Okanagan Foundation. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the staff and lawyers at Pushor Mitchell! Our […]
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PM Lawyers Ring Bells for Salvation Army Pushor Mitchell is proud to once again support the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign. On November 27, 28 and 29 our lawyers could be found ringing bells by the kettle at the Lakeshore Save on Foods location. Kettle donations provide support for Christmas food and toy hampers, emergency […]
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Pushor Mitchell LLP Holiday Season Business Hours Our Hours of business for the 2013 Christmas season are as follows: Tuesday, Dec 24th Close at Noon Wednesday, [...]
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We are pleased to share some information from our sixth annual client survey. Thank you for your business and thank you for your feedback. We have had a very busy year at Pushor Mitchell and we were honoured when 99.2% of those who responded to the survey indicated they would recommend us to others. Here […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I watched way too many TV shows involving lawyers – they always had exciting cases to argue and they always won! What is the focus of your law practice? Criminal law If you weren’t a lawyer, what profession would you like to attempt? University Professor of Anthropology If you […]
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Tom Fellhauer has been re-elected by acclamation as the Bencher of the BC Law Society for the Okanagan District for an additional 2 year term. This will be Tom’s third term as Bencher. The Benchers are the Board of Governors of the Law Society of BC. The Law Society of British Columbia regulates the legal […]
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Why did you become a lawyer?I thrive on problem solving and trouble shooting. As well, this job is never boring; no two days and no two cases are ever the same. What is the focus of your law practice?I do business law, property law and estate planning. If you weren’t a lawyer, what profession would […]
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Every fall, YMCA of Okanagan hosts a six hour cycling and family fun event to raise funds for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Strong Kids provides financial sponsorship to local children and youth, including access to Y memberships, summer camp and affordable child care. This year participating teams raised over $35,000 which means 141 children […]
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Pushor Mitchell is proud to once again support the United Way Days of Caring Program which connects workplace volunteers with projects in the community. On October 23, 2013, we closed our office for the afternoon, rolled up our sleeves and went out in the community. We volunteered our time, talent and energy at the following […]
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We are proud to once again support the Terry Fox Run and the dedicated efforts to raise money for cancer research. Each year our staff and lawyers are engaged in a number of activities to raise funds and/or walk in support of this worthwhile cause. Pictured below are Terry Fox Run representatives and Pushor Mitchell […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? Becoming a lawyer was something I first thought about in elementary school, probably as a result of watching a lot of cop shows with my dad who was an RCMP officer. Throughout high school and the beginning of university, it was always a possibility in the back of my […]
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Please join us for refreshments and networking opportunities with the business community at the annual Kelowna Chamber of Commerce September Business after Hours at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Ticket Prices: $10 for members and $20 for future members. Pre-Registration is not required for Chamber Business after Hours events. Time: Thursday, September 19th, 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM […]
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Our own Alf Kempf has been appointed the President of the Okanagan College Foundation. Alf joined the Board last year sitting as Chair of the Advancement Committee and Vice President prior to becoming President. Alf actually attended the College in 1974/1975 when the facilities consisted mainly of the trades buildings, cafeteria and some portables. Other […]
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The lawyers at Pushor Mitchell have seventy complimentary seminars available that range in length from 20 to 45 minutes. If your group is interested in any of the attached topics, please contact Jackie Blake at blake@pushormitchell.com www.pushormitchell.com/files/articles/Seminars Offered by Pushor Mitchell Lawyers.pdf
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Why did you become a lawyer? Truthfully, I was about to finish my undergraduate degree and I hadn’t decided what to do next. My parents suggested that I follow my sister’s course and attend law school, and so I applied. While I may not have always known I would pursue a career in law, it […]
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‘Natural born leader’ is the recipient of the 2013 Pushor Mitchell LLP $10,000 Award. Karly Drabot gives her time and talents to help those in her own community and abroad, and now she is on the receiving end of a generous award. Drabot, a native of Penticton, is the recipient of the 2013 Pushor Mitchell […]
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome Jessica Vlasveld to the firm as an Associate Lawyer. Jessica was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2013 after completing her articles with the Department of Justice in Vancouver. She will be developing a general litigation practice and doing prosecution work for the Director of Public Prosecutions Canada. […]
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We are pleased to announce that Pushor Mitchell partner, Theresa Arsenault, Q.C., has been elected Chair of the Board of Governors of UBC. She received the gavel from former Chair Bill Levine at the June 4 meeting. Kelowna’s own Brad Bennett was the immediately preceding Chair. The UBC Board of Governors oversees the UBC budget […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? According to all members of my family, I was a “natural debater” and I always wanted things to be fair (middle child). I think that both fairness and an apparent need to debate drove me towards law. What is the focus of your law practice? I focus my legal […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? Back in the 1980’s I was working in a junior management position in a manufacturing plant and realized that I was going to need an MBA or Law degree to get to the executive management level. I already had a business background so I thought Law degree would be […]
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Pushor Mitchell LLP is pleased to be a platinum sponsor of the 2013 Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes which will be held on June 9, 2013 at Mission Creek Park. This is a key fundraising event for JDRF with a 2013 goal of $148,500 for the Okanagan area. In addition to the sponsorship, our group […]
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome Brent Coyne to the firm as an associate lawyer. Brent was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2012. He will be practicing primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and construction law and is looking forward to serving our existing and new clients in these […]
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On Earth Day, the staff and lawyers at Pushor Mitchell partnered with the City of Kelowna in the clean-up of Mill Creek Linear Park. Outfitted in safety vests and armed with garbage bags, gloves and garbage pickers, over fifty PM volunteers invested their time and put their skills to work cleaning up the grounds of […]
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The United Way recently announced their Annual Spirit Award winners which included Pushor Mitchell LLP for the Change Starts Here Award. “Spirit awards is a way to say thank you and celebrate the hard work of volunteers and donors who give through the United Way, investing to make our community strong and just,” said United […]
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to announce that partner Blair Forrest has been appointed to the Board of Accelerate Okanagan. Pushor Mitchell has been a long-time supporter of Accelerate Okanagan, and is an AO Partner. Blair’s practice area is business law with a specific focus on corporate, securities and technology law. He has been involved in […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I was in the middle of getting my Commerce degree when I realized that accounting/finance were not my future. It was about that time that I remembered my debating coach encouraging me to consider a career in law. You would have thought that would have led to me plying […]
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BrainTrust Canada is hosting the Pushor Mitchell Okanagan Conference on Brain Injury on June 13 & 14, 2013 at UBC Okanagan. BrainTrust Canada has been coordinating a conference for over 20 years, however this year celebrates two “firsts”: the start of a three-year partnership with Title Sponsor Pushor Mitchell, and also the first time this […]
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On Valentine’s Day, the staff and lawyers at Pushor Mitchell participated in a firm wide fundraising event for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Activities included a heart-healthy BBQ lunch, a silent re-gifting auction, the ever popular casual attire day, and the tried but true standard 50/50 ticket sales. Lots of smiles and heart felt contributions […]
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Pushor Mitchell is a proud supporter of two annual student awards at the Kelowna Campus of Okanagan College. The Pushor Mitchell Bursary is for students enrolled in a degree program who are intending to pursue a career in law. The Pushor Mitchell Scholarship is for a student enrolled in the Legal Administrative program. We would […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I decided to become a lawyer while in my undergrad program at the University of Alberta. I was studying criminology and some of the issues we were dealing with were legal issues. In some classes, the most interesting questions raised by students were questions that the professor could not […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I enjoy helping people with the problems they are facing. I was looking for a career that would engage and challenge a variety of aspects of my personality. I like to think about difficult problems or puzzles and I like to debate. Law seemed like a career that would […]
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Okanagan Life recently released the results of their 18th annual Best of the Okanagan 2012 survey results and we are honoured to have been voted the best law firm in the Central Okanagan. The lawyers would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our clients and our staff – you are the best!
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It is with mixed feelings that the lawyers and staff at Pushor Mitchell wish to announce the retirement of Rick Pushor from the practice of law effective December 31, 2012. Rick is one of the founding partners of our firm. Pushor Mitchell, as we are now known, had started 5 months before he joined. While […]
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Monday, Dec 24th – Closed Tuesday, Dec 25th – Closed Wednesday, Dec 26th – Closed Thursday, Dec 27th – Regular Office Hours Friday, Dec 28th – Regular Office Hours Monday, Dec 31st – Close at 3:00 Tuesday, Jan 1st – Closed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the staff and lawyers at Pushor Mitchell.
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Why did you become a lawyer? I didn’t know what to do with my Bachelor of Arts degree. One of my friends at UVic wanted someone to write the LSAT with him. I wrote it, did reasonably well, and UBC Law accepted me! What is the focus of your law practice?I practice family law. This […]
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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to announce that Paul Mitchell was recently the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The medal was created to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne and was awarded to Canadians to honour their contributions and achievements. Congratulations to Paul and the other Kelowna […]
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"We’ve come a long way from the 19 bed hospital that opened in 1908; with the addition of the six-storey Centennial Building, UBC Clinical Academic Campus, and the Dr. Walter Anderson Building, our hospital is growing to meet our community’s needs. Pushor Mitchell is delighted to once again partner with the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation […]
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Thank you very much to everyone who participated in our annual client survey. Over the past five years thousands of clients have responded to our survey and we really appreciate the time spent providing your feedback to us and the thoughtfulness of your comments. Key findings from the survey indicate that 88.6% of our clients […]
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On October 22nd, Pushor Mitchell closed for the afternoon to participate in the United Way Days of Caring Program. Over 100 staff and lawyers volunteered over 400 hours for projects that were as diverse as the skill level of the volunteers themselves. A dozen projects were tackled at a dozen organizations across Kelowna – everything […]
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Pushor Mitchell was recently chosen as one of the 2012 FortisBC PowerSense Conservation Excellence Award recipients. “Every year, FortisBC recognizes business leaders and individuals who strive to make energy efficiency a part of their organization” said John Walker, President and CEO, FortisBC. At Pushor Mitchell, after completing the Climate Smart program in 2011, we knew […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I was having a lot of fun doing my first degree, studying English, History, Economics, Political Science, Fine Arts, Classical Studies, Anthropology, all fascinating courses, but none of which was going to enable me to earn a living. The idea of law seemed to fit with my interests: I […]
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On September 14th, our “Pie a Lawyer” event capped a series of firm fund raising activities which generated $6700 for the Terry Fox Run. Activities including a chili lunch, 50/50 draws, casual day, staff donations, a firm donation and of course the Pie a Lawyer opportunity where clients, staff and bystanders could throw a pie […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I was in the middle of a Commerce degree majoring in finance and accounting, and knew that I had far too much personality to become an accountant. I liked business, so thought a great way to continue my fantastic lifestyle as a student was to go to law school […]
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On September 14, 2012 Pushor Mitchell lawyers, Allan Elliott and Joni Metherell have volunteered to provide free legal advice along with several other lawyers in City Park as part of a free legal advice-a-thon taking place in the streets of Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria. The advice-a-thon is spear-headed by Access Probono to help raise funds […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I was nearing the end of my Bachelor of Commerce days and law seemed to be a natural progression to work in the world of business. It was a great decision. What is the focus of your law practice? The two primary areas are business law and real estate […]
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Join us for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and an opportunity to network with the business community at the annual Kelowna Chamber of Commerce September Business after Hours at Pushor Mitchell LLP. Ticket Prices: $10 for members and $20 for future members. Pre-Registration is not required for Chamber Business after Hours events. Time: Thursday, September 20th, 5:00 […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? As I kid I loved watching Perry Mason. From a young age thought it would be a great career. So far so good! What is the focus of your law practice? Mainly litigation with an emphasis on law involving the employment relationship and commercial litigation. Because of special knowledge […]
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We are listening. Your feedback is very important to us. We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes of your time to complete our client survey. Thank you! http://www.pushormitchell.com/client-experience
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Pushor Mitchell has available on request the following seminars which range in length from twenty to forty five minutes. For more information please view our seminar listings on our web site at http://www.pushormitchell.com/seminars.
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Why did you become a lawyer? I have always been fascinated by business and the law. While completing my Economics and Commerce degrees, I took some basic business law courses which I loved. I consequently decided to pursue law with a focus on business, real estate and estate planning, and have been very happy with […]
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He is a talented athlete, a gifted musician, an exceptional student, an inspiring mentor, and now Liam Randhawa is the winner of the Pushor Mitchell LLP Gold Medal Leadership Prize. Established by the Kelowna law firm in 2009, the $10,000 award is given annually to a top graduating student in the Irving K. Barber School […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? I was studying journalism in Ottawa in the late 1980s and had the opportunity to take courses in Media Law and to watch cases live at the Supreme Court of Canada. Those experiences made me realize that I was interested in law and that I wanted to go back […]
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On May 11th, 2012 the Pushor Mitchell Legal Leverage team was one of thirty three teams pulling a plane at the third annual Valley First Plane Pull. Congratulations to Interior Savings who raised over $3000 the most by any team. Congratulations to Kelowna Flightcraft, the fastest team with a time of 9.29 seconds, followed by […]
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The staff and lawyers of Pushor Mitchell once again enjoyed fundraising for a worthy local charity. The theme for this year’s event was Superheroes! The Pushor Mitchell participants included Batman, Robin, the Joker and Cat Woman. The firm raised $3,268 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Okanagan and enjoyed a night of glow bowling […]
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Pushor Mitchell LLP was recently among eleven businesses that were honoured by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce for being chamber members for over 40 years. The long-time members included: Andrew Peller Limited, Astral Media Radio, B.C. Tree Fruits, Bank of Montreal, Doak Shirreff LLP, Jacobsen Excellence, Kelowna Flightcraft, Pushor Mitchell LLP, Royal Bank, Skoglund Enterprises […]
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Why did you become a lawyer? My parents always used to say that I could persuade anyone that black was actually white. Law seemed like a natural choice. I love my job. What is the focus of your law practice? I do solicitors work including business law, conveyancing, first nations land, wills, estates and intellectual […]
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If you weren’t a lawyer, what profession would you like to attempt? If I wasn’t a lawyer, I would want to work with animals in some capacity, probably with a rescue organization. I have a huge soft spot for animals, probably too much so. I definitely could not be a trainer though, as those who […]
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If you weren’t a lawyer, what profession would you like to attempt? I would definitely want to be a professional golfer. I consider myself a good golfer, but I am nowhere near being able to make a living at it. If you weren’t a lawyer, what profession would you never do? I couldn’t do anything […]
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