The 2021 Canadian Lexpert Directory has recognized JML partners Dinyar Marzban, Q.C., John Logan, Q.C., Scott Booth and David Mckenzie for their exemplary work in the fields of Construction Law and Family Law. Congratulations to them all for another year of recognition with Lexpert and for being leaders within their respective fields! For more information on the 2021 Lexpert Rankings, please see the links below:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JML is pleased to announce that Tyler Galbraith has been named an incoming Fellow in the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. The Canadian College of Construction Lawyers strives to facilitate and encourage the association of outstanding lawyers who are distinguished for their skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice or teaching of construction law, and who are dedicated to excellence in the specialized practice of construction law. Congratulations Tyler. For more information, please see the CCCL website.
JML is thrilled to announce that Vanessa S. Werden has been recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction by On-Site Magazine and SitePartners. Vanessa is a construction lawyer, providing legal services to construction industry participants across Western Canada and the Northwest Territories. From family-owned contracting companies to construction managers, developers and national top-tier contractors, Vanessa provides contract advice and advocacy services on contracts, builders liens, mid and post-project disputes. Vanessa is regarded by many as a “force of nature”. She is a skillful and ardent advocate for her clients, to whom she provides direct, clear, honest and practical advice. She serves the legal and construction communities as President of Canadian Construction Women and Vice-Chair of the CBABC Construction Law Section. She manages to do all of this with a 3-year-old and a 6-month-old in tow. Congratulations, Vanessa! Thank you for the continued contributions you make to our team.
There is no shortage of talent in Canada’s construction industry and we are so proud that Vanessa has been selected among other accomplished professionals who are working hard to move the construction industry forward. Learn more about the campaign and the other 2020 winners by visiting the program website: https://site40under40.ca/2020-winners/
Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP is delighted to announce three of our lawyers were included in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. For the year 2021, John Logan Q.C. was named The Best Lawyers 2021 Construction “Lawyer of the Year” in Vancouver; Dinyar Marzban was named The Best Lawyers 2021 Family “Lawyer of the Year” in Vancouver; and The Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Booth for his exemplary work in the field of Family Law. Congratulations!
John Logan
Best Lawyers 2021 has recognized firm partner John Logan as the “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Construction Law. John has been listed on The Best Lawyers directory since 2006, and this is his second time being honored with the title of Lawyer of the Year in the field of Construction Law.
Dinyar Marzban
Best Lawyers 2021 has recognized firm partner Dinyar Marzban as the “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Family Law. Dinyar has been listed on The Best Lawyers directory since 2006, and this is his third time being honored with the title of Lawyer of the Year in the field of Family Law. Dinyar‘s focus is now on his practice as a family law mediator.
Scott Booth
The 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada has recognized Scott for his exemplary work in the field of Family Law. Scott joins other firm partners John Logan Q.C and Dinyar Marzban Q.C. among the ranks of JML lawyers recognized by The Best Lawyers. Congratulations Scott!
WHAT'S NEW
Do you want to know more about John Logan, Q.C.? Here’s a link to a recent CLEBC interview: https://www.cle.bc.ca/john-logan-qc/
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Veenstra as a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Bill will be joining our former colleagues, Bob Jenkins and Grace Choi, who were appointed to the same court from Jenkins Marzban Logan. Bill excelled in handling complex civil litigation cases and we will miss his talents and dedication which have been recognized by his appointment as Queen’s Counsel, the Canadian Bar Association’s President’s Medal and the Law Society’s Leadership in Legal Aid Award.
For more information see: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2020/06/government-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html
Please follow these links to view the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, where JML continues to be ranked as a leading firm in both family & construction law. Also, congratulations to partners David Mckenzie, Dinyar Marzban, Q.C., John Logan, Q.C., and Scott Booth, who have been ranked as Lexpert Leading Practitioners for 2020.
Construction: https://www.lexpert.ca/directory/practice-areas/ranking/construction-law-C4/
Family: https://www.lexpert.ca/directory/practice-areas/ranking/family-law-L4/
Kimberley J. Santerre and Scott L. Booth will be teaching a family law course at the UBC Faculty of Law as adjunct professors during the Spring 2020 semester.