Waterstone Law Group LLP is a full service law firm, and as such supports positions in most areas of law as well as office services, accounting and administration.  Positions range from junior legal assistants to highly experienced paralegals, and most of our support staff work in teams as work groups for their specific practice area.  This model provides mentoring and cross-training so that our work groups function at a high level at all times.

We strongly encourage professional development for support staff, the cost of which is covered by the firm.  In-house work group meetings are attended regularly throughout the year in each practice area.

Employment benefits are numerous and include the typical extended medical and dental coverage, as well as fitness memberships, long term service awards, birthday gifts and recognition, paid sick leave and, in some cases, flexible work schedules. 

We are a social firm and enjoy having fun together.  We participate in "casual" Fridays each week, various annual firm events and parties, and many share friendships and activities outside the work place. We also enjoy giving back to our local communities, and use the proceeds from some of our "fun" events to support our local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters and to provide Christmas hampers to needy families. 

If you are interested in a rewarding career with our firm, please send us your resume at careers@waterstonelaw.com

Waterstone Law Group LLP provides and in-depth and well rounded articling experience for our students at both our Chilliwack and Langley locations.  

We are a strong supporter of ongoing student development and recruitment and have committed to careers with many of our past students.

If you are interested in summer articles or a regular articling term and have ties to the Fraser Valley, we would be interested in meeting with you.  Please submit your resume to careers@waterstonelaw.com

Ongoing growth and specialization requires that we search out the best lawyers available to service our clients. 

We expect members of our lawyer team to have a high level of dedication to their profession and their communities.  We, in turn, strive to provide an atmosphere where ongoing professional development and mentoring ensures the success of our lawyers and our clients.

Our firm culture also respects a healthy work-life balance, with focus on family, friendship and fitness.  We offer flexible work schedules and encourage creative solutions to servicing our clients.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our dynamic team, we are interested in hearing from you!  Please submit your resume to careers@waterstonelaw.com

While we are not actively seeking to fill any specific job openings at this time, we are always on the lookout for more team members with a high level of commitment to their profession.  If you are searching for a rewarding career in the legal industry, please send your resume to careers@waterstonelaw.com

Partner

Chilliwack, BC
Phone: (604)824-7777
Toll Free: 1-800-677-8772
Facsimile: (604)824-7770
Email: dsliman@waterstonelaw.com

David was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and raised in Chilliwack, British Columbia. He obtained both a B.A. (History) and his law degree from the University of British Columbia. David articled in Vancouver and spent the first three years of his career practicing there. In 1991 he returned to the Fraser Valley and practiced with a local Chilliwack firm, before co-founding the firm which is now Waterstone Law Group LLP in the summer of 1994.

David's practice involves personal injury litigation for plaintiffs injured in motor vehicle collisions; estate litigation, including disputed wills and Wills Variation Act issues; and general civil litigation.

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Canadian Bar Association, B.C. Branch (Member)
Chilliwack Bar Association (Member)
Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. (Member)

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Partner

Chilliwack, BC
Phone: (604)824-7777
Toll Free: 1-800-677-8772
Facsimile: (604)824-7770
Email: bdavies@waterstonelaw.com

Born and raised in North Vancouver, Bruce attended Simon Fraser University where he was an economics/business administration major before moving on to attain his law degree in 1987 from the University of British Columbia. Following graduation, Bruce articled and practiced with a mid-sized Vancouver law firm from 1987 to 1993, where his focus was general corporate commercial law with an emphasis on acting as counsel to commercial lenders. In 1993, Bruce moved to Langley and joined a Fraser Valley law firm where he remained until joining Waterstone Law Group LLP as a partner in the fall of 1995.

Bruce has a general solicitor's practice which includes corporate/commercial transactions, tax planning, secured transactions, commerical and residential real estate development and corporate finance.

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Corporate Finance
Corporate/Commercial Law
Real Estate Development
Farm Transactions

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Partner

Chilliwack, BC
Phone: (604)824-7777
Toll Free: 1-800-677-8772
Facsimile: (604)824-7770
Email: ekaye@waterstonelaw.com

Ed was born in Pennsylvania, and after being raised for a number of years in the United States, relocated to British Columbia in 1974. Ed received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of British Columbia before moving east to obtain his law degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax. On his return to British Columbia, Ed articled and practiced with a Chilliwack law firm before joining Waterstone Law Group LLP in 1997. Ed became a partner in Waterstone in 1999, and has a solicitor's practice with a focus in the areas of Wills, Estates, Trusts and Estate Disputes.  He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Abbotsford, and a frequent lecturer on many topics related to Wills, Estates and Elder Law.  Ed also acts for many businesses and real estate developers in the Chilliwack area, and has an active corporate/commercial and real estate development practice. 

Outside of the office Ed is very active in community affairs, having been a Director and President of the Chilliwack-Fraser Rotary Club, a Director and President of the Chilliwack Family YMCA as well as the YMCA Endowment Foundation, a Director of Chilliwack Society for Community Living, a Director of the Chilliwack Hospice Society, and a Director of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce.  Ed also has a busy family life, and fills the rest of his spare time participating in basketball and golf, and traveling.

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Corporate Finance
Corporate/Commercial Law
Real Estate Development
Farm Transactions
Estate Litigation
Wills & Estates

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Chilliwack Fraser Rotary Club (Past President)
Canadian Home Builders' Association, Chilliwack & District (Past Director)
Chilliwack Family YMCA (Past President)
Chilliwack YMCA Endowment Foundation (Director)

Partner

Langley, BC
Phone: (604)533-2300, ext 111
Toll Free: 1-800-880-1667
Facsimile: (604)533-2387
Email: shenshaw@waterstonelaw.com

Paralegal:
Rhonda Palik
Phone: (604)533-2300, ext 119
Email: rpalik@waterstonelaw.com

Assistant:
Danielle Franco
Phone: (604)533-2300, ext 112
Email: dfranco@waterstonelaw.com

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Partner

Langley, BC
Phone: (604)533-2300
Toll Free: 1-800-880-1667
Facsimile: (604)533-2387
Email: charcourt@waterstonelaw.com

Clint was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, and grew up in Port Coquitlam. He attended Simon Fraser University for three years where he studied Political Science and Economics before obtaining his law degree from the University of British Columbia. After graduation, Clint articled with one of Vancouver's largest law firms and joined Waterstone Law Group LLP as an associate after being called to the bar in 1996. Clint joined the partnership of Waterstone Law Group LLP on January 1, 2004.

Clint's practices in the area of business law and real estate.  He has significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance and all aspects of real estate transactions.  He recognizes the importance of providing practical advice that is relevant to the client's business and tailored to their particular needs.

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Partner

Chilliwack, BC
Phone: (604)824-7777
Toll Free: 1-800-677-8772
Facsimile: (604)824-7770
Email: lsmith@waterstonelaw.com

Originally from Saskatchewan, Lawrence was raised in Langley, British Columbia. After graduating from Trinity Western University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, he worked as a lobbyist with Justice Fellowship, the Mennonite Central Committee and the John Howard Society in Washington, D.C., Ottawa, Ontario and St John's, Newfoundland, primarily in the areas of criminal justice reform and religious freedoms. Lawrence obtained his law degree from the University of Calgary. Lawrence joined Waterstone Law Group LLP in May 2000, and became a partner in January 2005.

Lawrence has a background in alternative dispute resolution. He is trained as a Level II Mediator and has taken courses on advanced mediation and cross-cultural dispute resolution. His experience in practice includes attendance at arbitration, mediation, negotiation and other alternative dispute resolution methods on behalf of clients.

Lawrence's practice involves employment law, personal injury and general commercial litigation.  He has appeared at all levels of court on behalf of his clients.

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Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Estate Litigation
Municipal Law
Personal Injury

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Associate

Langley, BC
Phone: (604)533-2300
Toll Free: 1-800-880-1667
Facsimile: (604)533-2387
Email: rshaw@waterstonelaw.com

Rachel was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia and grew up in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the North West Territories, Missouri and Louisiana.  After graduating from Trinity Western University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources, she worked in resource development with a non-profit organization.  Rachel went on to attend the University of British Columbia and obtained her law degree in 2007.  She joined Waterstone Law Group LLP as an articling student in 2007 and then as an associate in 2008.

Rachel's practice includes general civil litigation and personal injury.

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Civil Litigation
ICBC & Personal Injury

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Trinity Western University (B.B.A. 2003)
University of British Columbia (J.D., 2007)

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British Columbia (2008)

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Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (Member)
Law Society of British Columbia (Member)

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Employment Law
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Waterstone Law Group LLP is a progressive and innovative law firm based in British Columbia's Fraser Valley.

Our lawyers are dedicated to our profession and committed and connected to our communities. In all our areas of practice we strive for excellence by providing professional legal products, ensuring that our services are always delivered efficiently and guaranteeing that our fees remain competitive.

At Waterstone Law Group LLP, we believe that our reputation and success rests with the quality and performance of our employees.  Our clients demand the best and we strive to provide an atmosphere that fosters a high level of professionalism and excellence within our industry.  Our dedicated staff are encouraged with ongoing professional development, mentoring and teamwork.

Both our Chilliwack and Langley offices offer modern premises with up to date technology, software and precedents.  Our systems are fully integrated so communication between the two offices is seamless.

We are always on the lookout for more team members with a high level of commitment to their profession.  If you are searching for a rewarding career in the legal industry, please send your resume to careers@waterstonelaw.com

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Langley Office

#304 – 20338 65th Avenue
Langley, BC V2Y 2X3

Telephone: 604.533.2300
Toll Free: 1.800.880.1667
Facsimile: 604.533.2387
Email:  info@waterstonelaw.com

Chilliwack Office

Our Wills & Estates solicitors can handle all matters pertaining to wills and estates, including the drafting of wills, assistance with powers of attorney and appointment of committees, advice on living wills, representations agreements, and the administration or probate of estates. Our estate experts regularly consult with expert accountants and financial planners, and are ready to assist you with the most current forms of estate documents to protect you from adverse consequences relating to tax or provincial legislation.

Whether your will or estate matter is simple or complex, our wills and estate group can provide you with a solution, both quickly and cost effectively.

Edward Kaye

Shane M. Rutledge

Waterstone Law Group LLP continues to develop an expertise in the field of Municipal Law, with regard to both the solicitors' side and litigation side of the practice. We are able to provide assistance to clients who have disputes with municipalities, as well as to municipalities for a full range of services including bylaw enforcement, easements, opinions and litigation.

Clint Harcourt

Lawrence Smith