"Behind every legal matter is a person, family, or business with something important at stake. Through practical guidance and thoughtful legal advice tailored to your circumstances, I will help you navigate the legal landscape with clarity and confidence."
Richardson Legal serves Vancouver and British Columbia both in-person and remotely.
Lorne Richardson
Principal Lawyer
Based in downtown Vancouver, Lorne is a lawyer whose practice includes wills and estates, corporate law, and a range of other legal matters affecting individuals, families, and businesses.
Lorne believes that effective legal service begins with understanding the people behind each matter and providing thoughtful, cost-effective advice tailored to their needs.
Prior to practicing law, Lorne managed projects in the tech sector, and managed hospitality establishments. These experiences gave him an understanding of the challenges individuals and businesses face, and shaped his appreciation for client needs.
Lorne studied law at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom before returning to Canada to complete his education at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia.
When not in the office, Lorne enjoys hiking, skiing, working on cars, and exploring emerging technologies.
Education
Peter A Allard School of Law at UBC (2024)
University of Leicester Law School (2022)
Capilano University School of Business (2019)
Professional Memberships
Canadian Bar Association (2024-Present)
Boutique Counsel Network (2025-Present)
Law Society of British Columbia (2025)
Practice Areas
Comprehensive estate and succession planning, including
Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Trusts, Estate Administration, Probate, Committee Applications. Professional Executorship, Attorney, and Representative.
Wills and Estates
Corporate
Incorporations, dissolutions, shareholder agreements, corporate and society governance, share transfers, minute book rectifications, reorganization and restructturing, corporate maintenance and compliance.
Contracts
Negotiation, drafting, review, independent legal advice, and consults on all types of agreements
Family Law
Compassionate guidance on Cohabitation Agreements, Separation Agreements, uncontested divorces. Consults, and independent legal advice.
Residential Tenancy
Drafting, review, and enforcement of tenancy agreements, advice regarding the Residential Tenancy Act, demand letters and dispute resolution.
Real Estate Law
Registering easements, rights-of-ways, review lending contracts, commercial leasing, reviewing lease agreements and independent legal advice.
Notary Public
Notarize, administer oath, and certify true copies of affadavits, passports, statutory declarations citizenship documents, separation agreements, powers of attorney, ICBC documents, travel documents, marraige certificates, professional identity documents, and more.
Independent Legal Advice
Independent review of agreements and documents to ensure you fully understand your rights and obligations, applicable to the practice areas mentioned on this website.
OUR PROCESS
Easy as 1, 2, 3.
01.
Reach out to us to schedule a confidential consultation. We listen, assess your situation, and discuss if we can help.
02.
Upon retaining us, you receive a tailored legal roadmap and consistent updates until resolution.
03.
Once you matter has been resolved, we remain available for future planning.
Pricing
We believe in transparent and up-front pricing. The price we quote you will be the price you pay, excluding applicable taxes and disbursements.
Flat Fee
This is suitable for matters that have a clear scope, such as drafting a will, incorporating a business, drafting a contract.
Hourly Fee
This is suitable for matters that are complex, ongoing, require frequent communication, such as family law agreements, residential tenancy matters, real estate matters, and independent legal advice.
My hourly rate is $ 250 CAD per hour.
I do not provide legal services on contingency.
Notary Services
$59.99 CAD for the first document or signature
$29.99 CAD for each subsequent document or signature
$125.99 for Wills, Power of Attorney, and Representation Agreements*
Bulk document discounts available.
*Homemade estate documents will not be accepted.
Contact Us
Richardson Legal
1065 Pacific Street, Suite 312
Vancouver, BC
V6E 1S9
778.918.9411
lorne@richardsonlegal.ca
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