Get the Answers You Need About Estate Litigation

Legal Guidance for Families Navigating Complex Estate Matters

If you are in need of a qualified experienced Estate litigator, our team can help. Michael Yawney, James Cotter, Chris Hart, Allison Jaquish, and Anthony Eden, lawyers practicing at Nixon Wenger LLP, assist in Estate Litigation throughout British Columbia.

If you require assistance, send an e-mail to Chris at christopher.hart@nixonwenger.com, with your contact information, and a brief description of the services you require.

About Us

Michael Yawney, K.C., Partner

Michael Yawney is a Senior Litigation Partner and part of the management team at Nixon Wenger LLP. His practice focuses primarily on accident and injury claims with a particular emphasis on traumatic brain injury claims. With over 25 years of practice as a litigator, he has experience in a wide range of litigation matters. He has represented clients in the Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia and Alberta, as well as in mediations, arbitrations and before various administrative tribunals.

In addition to his personal injury practice, Michael also represents clients in Litigation matters including estate litigation and commercial litigation matters.

James Cotter, Partner

James has been a litigation lawyer for over 25 years, originally in Vancouver, and then for the past 20 years here in the Okanagan. He has a wide practice, including personal injury, health and school law, insurance law; administrative law, and estate litigation. James has successfully litigated claims involving car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, product liability, insurance disability, corporate and contractual disputes, employment issues, human rights complaints, and more. He regularly conducts Supreme Court trials, including Jury trials, and has appeared in the Court of Appeal. He is a member of the B.C. Trial Lawyers Association and the Canadian Bar Association.

Christopher Hart, Partner

Christopher enjoys a wide ranging civil litigation practice, with a particular emphasis on estate litigation, commercial litigation, property litigation, and construction law. Acting as lead counsel, Christopher has appeared in litigation disputes before the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Provincial Court of British Columbia, and various administrative tribunals.

Allison Jaquish, Partner

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.

Anthony Eden, Associate

Anthony focuses on estate litigation and civil litigation, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and strategic focus.

Tony has successfully represented clients in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and has also had the privilege of assisting senior counsel in cases before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. He thrives on the challenge of litigation and takes pride in delivering strong advocacy and strategic solutions for his clients.