Practice Emphasis
Allison is a Partner in the Civil Litigation practice group at Nixon Wenger LLP. She has a general litigation practice, with an emphasis on commercial and contract disputes, insurance law, property and construction disputes, and estate litigation. Allison has represented clients at all levels of court in British Columbia, and works with her clients to find solutions that work best for them within the litigation process.
Prior to joining Nixon Wenger, Allison practiced civil litigation in the Vancouver office of a national law firm.
*Providing legal services through a law corporation
Practice Areas
- Civil and commercial litigation
- Insurance law
- Construction law
- Property disputes
- Estate litigation
Education and Interests
Education
- Bachelor of Social Science with a Specialization in Political Science (Honours), University of Ottawa, 2009
- Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa, 2014
Professional and Civic Interests
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, The Advocates’ Society
- Volunteer pro bono lawyer, Access Pro Bono Society of British Columbia
- Board Member, Create Climate Equity
- President and Board Member, Kalamalka Country Club
- Past Director, Arts Council of the North Okanagan
- Past Treasurer, Maritime Sub-section of the Canadian Bar Association
Testimonials
“I am so grateful for your professionalism, expertise and tremendous support over the past 2 1/2 years. You truly care for the people you represent and your dedication and compassion shows in everything you do. I will be recommending your firm to my family and friends or anyone needing legal assistance that wants the best representation and team anyone could ever ask for.”
“Commending Allison Jaquish, Civil Litigation Lawyer for a job well done. Appreciated her professionalism, ethics, wisdom, promptness, excellent communication skills, compassion, perceptiveness, and patience. These assets contributed to the trust, respect, and confidence that I had for Ms. Jaquish regarding my case.”
Recent Decisions
ICBC delays, result in judgement of over $804,000.00 plus costs
Michael Yawney QC, was retained by a professional woman in her early 40’s after she suffered injuries in an October 9, 2013 motor vehicle collision where she was hit hard from behind when she was stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the road. The defendant driver had failed to slow down […]
Brain injury claim resolves for more than $3,900,000.00 plus costs
Michael Yawney QC , along with Partner Ryan Irving and Associate Allison Jaquish took a complex mild traumatic brain injury claim to the brink of trial and resolved it for over $3,900,000 plus costs. The plaintiff was injured when she was 11 years old when the vehicle she was a passenger in veered off the […]
Soft Tissue Injuries From a Rear Collision Resolves
Mr. Yawney and associate Allison Jaquish, settled a claim for a Vernon woman who was hit from behind and suffered soft tissue injuries. Her claim was resolved for just over $100,000.00.
T-bone collision results in a judgment of $420,000.00
Mike Yawney, QC, along with Associate, Allison Jaquish, were retained by a 30-year old single mother after she suffered significant injuries in a T-bone collision in the North Okanagan. The woman suffered a broken clavicle and soft-tissue injuries to her neck, back, and bruising to both knees. Her injuries made it extremely difficult for her […]
