Business Details
5 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions in Victoria, BC
At Cassels Murray, we specialize in addressing personal legal challenges with expertise and compassion. Our practice focuses on family law, fertility law, and wills and estates, serving clients navigating life transitions such as separation, divorce, family planning, or estate administration. We prioritize understanding each client's unique circumstances to develop tailored solutions, whether through court advocacy, mediation, or agreement drafting.With decades of combined experience, our team provides practical guidance grounded in deep knowledge of British Columbia's legal landscape. We are committed to preserving relationships and achieving outcomes aligned with clients' long-term goals while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. Our accreditation as family law mediators and involvement in professional organizations like Fertility Law B.C. underscore our dedication to excellence.
Services
Family Law
Estates Law
Fertility Law
Mediation
Wills & Estates
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in family, fertility, and estate law.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies for unique client needs.
- We prioritize mediation to preserve relationships and reduce conflict.
- Our lawyers are accredited family law mediators with regional experience.
- We combine compassionate advice with practical, results-driven advocacy.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of British Columbia
What people say
Knowledgeable lawyers
Efficient service
Personalized approach
Excellent staff
Reasonable fees
Services
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services including separation agreements, spousal support, child custody, and divorce proceedings. Our approach focuses on resolving disputes through negotiation or mediation while preparing for court advocacy when necessary. Clients receive strategic guidance tailored to their family dynamics and long-term objectives.
Estate Planning
Our estate law practice covers will drafting, probate administration, power of attorney, and incapacity planning. We assist executors and beneficiaries with estate settlement while addressing potential family law intersections. Services include creating customized plans to protect assets and ensure smooth intergenerational transfers.
Fertility Law
Specialized legal support for assisted reproduction arrangements, including surrogacy agreements, donor contracts, and parentage declarations. We represent intended parents, donors, and surrogates in navigating complex fertility law frameworks while prioritizing all parties' legal rights and emotional well-being.
Mediation Services
We facilitate solution-oriented mediation for family law, estate disputes, and fertility agreements. Our process emphasizes relationship preservation through structured negotiations, producing binding agreements while minimizing adversarial proceedings. Mediation sessions are available in-person and virtually across Canada.
Adoption Cases
Legal guidance for relative and adult adoptions, including step-parent arrangements. We handle court applications, document preparation, and compliance with British Columbia's adoption regulations. Our team ensures all legal requirements are met while supporting clients through emotional family transitions.
People
Lynda Cassels
Family Law Mediator
Lynda Cassels specializes in family transitions, including separation agreements, adoptions, and estate planning. Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia, she combines legal expertise with mediation skills to resolve complex cases efficiently while prioritizing client well-being.
Christine Murray
Legal Practitioner
Christine Murray provides comprehensive legal support in family law and mediation. With extensive experience in collaborative practice, she helps clients achieve practical solutions for divorce, custody, and property division matters while maintaining professional excellence and client trust.
Questions
What areas of law does Cassels Murray specialize in?
We focus on family law, fertility law, estate planning, and mediation services in British Columbia.
How does your mediation process work?
Our mediators facilitate respectful negotiations to resolve disputes or create agreements, offering both in-person and virtual sessions across Canada.
Can you assist with assisted reproduction legal agreements?
Yes, we handle surrogacy contracts, donor agreements, and parentage declarations for all parties involved.
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide will drafting, probate administration, power of attorney, and incapacity planning solutions tailored to family needs.
How do you approach family law cases?
We combine court advocacy with mediation options, prioritizing clients' long-term goals and family relationships.
