Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Victoria, BC
Butterfield Law is a legal practice built on over four decades of combined conflict resolution experience. Our team, led by Michael Butterfield and Jayne Embree, merges legal expertise with psychological insight to deliver tailored solutions for family law matters, contract disputes, and small business needs. We prioritize client autonomy through unbundled services, allowing clients to select only the support they require while maintaining control over their legal processes. Our value-based billing approach emphasizes transparency, with flat fees and subscription models designed to eliminate financial surprises.Technology integration streamlines communication and document management, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality. Accredited mediators and arbitrators, we specialize in resolving conflicts outside court, saving clients time and resources. With backgrounds in business operations and clinical psychology, our team offers multidisciplinary perspectives to address complex legal challenges. We serve clients across British Columbia and the Yukon, focusing on empowering individuals and businesses to navigate legal matters confidently while minimizing costs and emotional strain.
Services
Family Law Services
Contract Disputes Resolution
Small Business Legal Solutions
Real Estate Dispute Mediation
Legal Coaching
Unbundled Legal Services
Arbitration Services
Collaborative Law
Mediation Services
Document Drafting
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined legal and business experience.
- Our unbundled services let you control costs and legal involvement.
- We provide value-based billing with transparent flat fees and subscriptions.
- Our team includes accredited mediators and arbitration specialists.
- We integrate technology to streamline legal processes and communication.
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Family Mediator
- Accredited Civil Mediator
- Parenting Co-Ordinator
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Thorough
Helped through stressful time
Effective solutions
Clear communication
Services
Family Law Services
We specialize in family law matters including separation agreements, child support, and custody arrangements. Our approach prioritizes amicable resolutions through mediation and collaborative law. Clients receive tailored guidance to navigate emotionally complex situations while protecting their interests and children's well-being.
Contract Disputes Resolution
Our team resolves commercial contract disputes through strategic analysis and alternative dispute resolution methods. We help businesses understand contractual obligations, negotiate settlements, or prepare for litigation when necessary. Services include contract review, mediation, and cost-benefit analysis for legal actions.
Small Business Legal Solutions
We provide preventive legal strategies for small businesses, including contract drafting, compliance reviews, and crisis management. Our subscription model offers ongoing support for operational challenges, employment issues, and dispute resolution while maintaining cost predictability.
Legal Coaching
Our unbundled legal coaching services empower clients to handle matters independently with professional guidance. We offer document review, strategy sessions, and procedural advice for family law, real estate disputes, and small claims court representation.
Mediation Services
We facilitate mediation for family, business, and real estate disputes using accredited processes. Our neutral approach focuses on de-escalation and mutually beneficial solutions, reducing the emotional and financial costs associated with traditional litigation.
People
Michael Butterfield
Conflict Resolution Lawyer
With 20 years of legal experience, Michael specializes in family law, mediation, and business disputes. He writes extensively on ADR practices and holds accreditations in family and civil mediation.
Jayne Embree
Divorce Coach
Jayne brings a Masters in Clinical Psychology and 12 years of child welfare experience to family law matters. She specializes in collaborative law and child-focused dispute resolution strategies.
Questions
What are unbundled legal services?
Unbundled services let you choose specific legal tasks we handle, like document review or strategy sessions, while you manage other aspects yourself.
How do your pricing models work?
We offer flat fees for defined tasks and subscription plans for ongoing support, with all costs clearly outlined in service agreements.
Do you handle cases outside Victoria?
Yes, we serve clients throughout British Columbia and the Yukon, with remote consultations available for out-of-area matters.
Can I get help with document preparation only?
Yes, we offer document drafting services separately, including affidavits, contracts, and family law agreements without full representation.
What dispute resolution methods do you use?
We employ mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, and negotiation strategies to resolve conflicts outside court when possible.
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