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WELCOME TO SYNTHESIS LEGAL

Our Law Firm serves clients across British Columbia, Canada.

Our specialty in Civil Litigation and Construction Law synthesizes creative solutions that advance our clients’ interests. By combining traditional hard work with genuine listening and our skilled legal expertise, our clients are confident that we will take charge and provide highly effective legal representation — allowing them a sense of ease and the time to get back to doing what they love.

Founder

STEPHANIE STREAT

LL.B, B.A.

Founder of Synthesis Legal, Stephanie is the perfect example of what happens when grace and grit collide. She has a passion to do it right and solve it well.
Authentically relatable with an edge, and exceptionally knowledgeable in civil litigation and construction law, she has created a firm with a high-level of competency and respect.
Working with Synthesis Legal, clients know they are in the right place to achieve success. Whether you are needing immediate trusted legal representation or an inclusive member of your team for the long term, Synthesis Legal has the right fit for you.

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No two clients or challenges are alike. We approach our legal strategy with a creative eye tailored to each unique situation, to effectively resolve our clients’ legal problems.

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While some disputes will be efficiently resolved using our skills in negotiation, Mediation or arbitration, other matters require confident manoeuvring in the courtroom. Fortunately for our clients, we are adept at (and enjoy) each of these strategies.

We provide strategic business advice to clients to avoid disputes, or are called upon when a dispute has already arisen.

INQUIRE ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

We’ve been involved in all manner of construction disputes, at all stages of the project. From bid to wrap-up, our goal is to resolve the issue and get your project back on track, minimizing disruption and expense. If the project has concluded, we are your trusted ally to seek resolution of all disputes so you can focus on your next commitment.

We support contractors and subcontractors who are seeking project payment. We also assist owners who are alerted to an unwelcome builders’ lien on their property. Builders’ liens are complex and time sensitive- experience matters when you have a builders’ lien issue.

When facing a negligence claim you need someone who is strategic and efficient. We first aim to resolve the issue and avoid a dispute- but we are ready to go to Court to vigorously protect your interests. We are sometimes able to collaborate with your insurer, ensuring an effective legal outcome.

Delay claims are complex, and should be addressed by someone experienced in this area, promptly. There are steps we can take early to put you in the best position.

When you are thinking about a new project, a little bit of legal advice at the front end can save you headaches (and expense!) at the back end of a project (trust us- we’ve seen this many times….). Our experience with all types of construction contracts (CCDC, CCA, MMCD, custom) allows us to provide efficient advice to put you ahead.

Sometimes even the professionals make mistakes, and we can guide you through this, whether advancing a claim or defending one. We may be able to collaborate with your insurer, ensuring a strategic and efficient legal outcome.

Sale not complete? Discover hidden defects about your property upon closing? Commercial strata matter? Our skilled support can navigate you through these claims. We are also experienced in matters involving trespass, encroachments and easements.

We assist businesses with all manner of legal disputes. Has a commercial lease or contract been breached (or do you need to know what it would mean for you to breach one)? Need advice to navigate a tricky situation with a customer, vendor or supplier? If there is a risk to your business, we are passionate advocates to help you get through it with focused and sensible advice. We take pride in helping you get back to doing what you love.

Speak with us to discuss your options for pursuing overdue payments. We also provide practical advice to put in you in a position to avoid the challenges that come with overdue accounts.

If something shady is happening that is affecting your business interests or putting it at risk, we’ve likely seen it, and can help.

Need court action NOW? Sometimes an injunction is an option to stop something from happening, or to make something happen quickly.

Administrative tribunals are many and varied. From insurance, to municipal, to sport associations, to human rights, we’ve successfully advanced the interests of our clients in various types of tribunal matters.

Dealing with municipal matters takes experience and skill. We’ve acted both for and against municipalities, giving us strategic insight to your current challenge.

Learn more about Mediation & Arbitration >>

Solid, Optimal Solutions

REPUTATION & RESPECTABLE RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are critical. With all parties and all aspects of a dispute.

Where strained relationships can be mended, both the project and the parties benefit. Creating enhanced trust, a quicker flow of money, and future work together are often the result. Synthesis Legal doesn’t shy away from picking up the phone to discuss and get to the root of a problem. Wherever possible, we get involved in a project early, when things are starting to go off track, and love working with others to build solutions to keep it moving forward. The construction community is too small to make too many enemies. We take pride in having respectful relationships with members of the construction industry, law firms throughout BC & AB, and financing agents so we can provide solid, optimal solutions.

Of course, where necessary, we enjoy litigating and challenging legal issues in Court.

Peace of mind & a clear path moving forward

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

We offer a 30-minute complimentary, no-obligation consultation to give you an opportunity to share your challenge and for us both to determine if we feel Synthesis is the right fit. We look forward to hearing from you.

Legal services are provided through our law corporation. Nothing on this webpage is legal advice for you, but we would welcome the opportunity to discuss further.