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.
Areas of Practice:
Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Estate Litigation
Municipal Law
Personal Injury
Education:
Trinity Western University (B.A. 1996)American Studies Program, Washington D.C. (1996)
University of Calgary (LL.B. 2001)
Bar Admissions:
British Columbia (2002)Professional Activities:
Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (Member)Law Society of British Columbia (Member)
Chilliwack Bar Association (Member)
Other Activities:
Mennonite Central Committee, BC (Pro bono Counsel)Chilliwack and District Bar Association (Past President)
Chilliwack Youth Soccer Association (coach)
Union Gospel Mission (Pro bono Counsel)
Rotary Club of Chilliwack (Member)