Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Nanaimo, BC
Sutton Law has been serving the Nanaimo community since 1981, providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, criminal defence, estate litigation, and personal planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in guiding clients through complex legal processes while maintaining a strong commitment to community service. We prioritize clear communication and practical advice, ensuring clients understand their rights and options at every stage. Our founder, Brian D. Sutton, brings extensive civil litigation expertise and active involvement in local advocacy organizations to every case.We maintain professional affiliations with the Law Society of British Columbia and Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, reflecting our dedication to legal excellence. From business formations to criminal charges and estate disputes, we combine technical proficiency with compassionate representation. Our office supports executors with probate matters and advises on disability trusts, ensuring comprehensive coverage of personal and business legal needs. Community engagement remains central to our practice, demonstrated through decades of local hockey coaching and housing advocacy. We continue evolving our services to meet changing legal landscapes while maintaining the personalized attention that defines our practice.
Services
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Criminal Defence
Estate Litigation
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Representation Agreements
Probate Administration
Living Wills
Disability Trusts
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of local legal experience in Nanaimo
- Our practice combines corporate and criminal law expertise
- We provide executor support for probate and estate administration
- Our founder maintains active community advocacy involvement
- We specialize in complex business structure formations and compliance
Services
Corporate Law
We advise on business structure selection and compliance, handling incorporations, shareholder agreements, and tax transactions. Our services include annual maintenance, share capital alterations, and business dissolution processes. We specialize in helping entrepreneurs establish and maintain compliant business operations.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence practice represents clients facing charges under the Criminal Code and Motor Vehicle Act. We provide representation for all offence types through all court levels in British Columbia, serving both private and legal aid clients with equal dedication and thorough case preparation.
Estate Litigation
We assist surviving spouses and children with will challenges and represent clients facing estate-related litigation. Our services include advising on adequate estate provisions and navigating complex probate processes to protect client interests in contested estate matters.
Wills
We prepare comprehensive estate planning documents including wills, living wills, and disability trusts. Our services ensure proper asset distribution planning and executor guidance, helping clients establish legally sound frameworks for their future personal and financial arrangements.
Powers of Attorney
We create powers of attorney and representation agreements for personal planning in British Columbia. These documents authorize trusted individuals to manage financial affairs or make healthcare decisions when clients require assistance due to disability or incapacity.
People
Brian D. Sutton
Lawyer
Practicing law in Nanaimo since 1981, Brian specializes in civil litigation, criminal law, and estate matters. He maintains memberships with the Law Society of BC and Trial Lawyers Association, combining technical expertise with community-focused representation.
Questions
What legal services does Sutton Law specialize in?
We specialize in corporate/commercial law, criminal defence, estate litigation, and personal planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements.
How long has Sutton Law been practicing in Nanaimo?
Our firm has provided legal services in Nanaimo since 1981, with founder Brian D. Sutton maintaining continuous practice in the region.
Can you assist with business formation and compliance?
Yes, we help establish business structures and handle compliance matters including incorporations, shareholder agreements, and tax transactions.
Do you handle estate disputes and probate matters?
We represent clients in estate litigation and support executors with probate administration and trust management.
What makes your criminal defence practice unique?
We represent clients facing all types of criminal charges with experience in both private and legal aid cases across BC courts.
