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Our Team
Melanie Magnusson - Founding Lawyer
Sara Domijan - Associate Lawyer
Sonia Athwal - Lawyer
Tracey Fallis - Paralegal
Pamela Kooner - Assistant / Student
Helen Laliotis - Accounts Manager
Our Team: About
OUR TEAM
We are a small team that works together for you.
Melanie Magnusson - Founding Lawyer
Discover the expertise of Melanie Magnusson, your go-to advisor for Family, Estate, and Tax matters. Melanie's strategic approach not only resolves conflicts but also aims to prevent them whenever possible. With extensive experience, she is well-equipped to guide clients through various out-of-court alternative dispute processes such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family practice. And when needed, she is prepared to advocate for clients in court applications, trials, and appeals. Benefit from Melanie's 15 years of invaluable experience.
Sara Domijan - Associate Lawyer
Born and raised in Vancouver, Sara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia. During law school at the University of Melbourne, she volunteered at a community legal center, where she enjoyed helping people with diverse legal issues. Sara gained litigation experience while articling with Hughes and Company in Vancouver. As a former associate at a litigation firm in North Vancouver, she focused primarily on family law, including separation and divorce, and has appeared in the BC Provincial Court, BC Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal.
Sonia Athwal, Lawyer
Sonia is an Associate whose practice is focused on family law, and Estates. She is committed to helping clients navigate challenging transitions with clarity, empathy, and practical guidance. Sonia’s approach is rooted in strong communication, thorough preparation, and a genuine desire to support clients through every step of the process.
She strives to resolve matters efficiently while ensuring her clients feel heard, respected, and well-informed.
Outside of work, Sonia enjoys travelling, softscaping, spending time with her family and two dogs.
She strives to resolve matters efficiently while ensuring her clients feel heard, respected, and well-informed.
Outside of work, Sonia enjoys travelling, softscaping, spending time with her family and two dogs.
Tracey Fallis - Paralegal
With more than 25 years of experience, Tracey has served as a legal assistant/paralegal across various practice areas. Specializing in family law, her extensive knowledge of the intricacies of a bustling litigation practice ensures dependable and precise support during time-sensitive situations. Tracey's commitment to professional development is evident through her completion of courses in alternative dispute resolution, recognizing the significance of collaboration, negotiation, and mediation in serving clients' best interests.
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