Reviews of Doak Shirreff Lawyers (Attorney)

Lana werbicki

Horrible experience!!!! Have to leave one star to write a review but they deserve no stars! I gave a large retainer to Zachery Lee to help me with a settlement from a joint house sale and separation. He kept telling me to wait and would not listen to what I wanted as a customer. He would not return calls or emails. Very frustrating and I felt an abuse of power. I was abused by my x and then abused again by Doak Sherriff!! He had his own agenda and I got a lengthy paper trail of expenses and absolutely no results!! I am going to file a complaint with the Law Society. I want my money back!!! I am writing this to help other people who cant afford a lawyer and have to scrounge up the money so they can fight for there rights. Dont waste your money you will only be very frustrated, disappointed and broke and they will want more money. Complained to his boss Micheal Sinclair and it was a total waste of time!!!

Cathy Reckenberg

Mr. Lee Turner was recommended to me by a physician I trust, and I was very satisfied with the results of the work of Mr. Turner and his legal team. I felt he excelled in managing my expectations and in understanding a complex situation very quickly. I can honestly say that his/their efforts led to a return to security for me and dramatically altered the course of my life, and I could not be more grateful.

Art Bosma

Lee Turner is excellent, provides great advice and is very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend Lee and the team at Doak Shirreff to friends, family and anyone needing a lawyer!

Samantha Meyer

I had a zoom video consult with Scott and Nikkita. They were both there on time. I got so much information on what I needed to do. Both of them were so friendly and professional. I would 100% recommend! Thanks :)

Ben Bishop

Great information session at the lunch and learn. Very helpful.

Chantell Arsenault

The lunch learn series have been extremely valuable to the business community in Kelowna. Thank you for generously opening your office and sharing your expertise with our community!

Avon Hung

Very professional, recommended.

Candace Dodson-Willis

The free webinar series that Doak Shirreff put on was both informative, easy to understand and timely. Thank you for helping employers understand and navigate all the government initiatives & changes going on during the covid-19 pandemic.

Terri Smith

I had an issue with a previous employer. Once Scott Chambers heard of the issue he took on my case and led me through the process to completion. I always knew the status of my case, what we were waiting for, what our next steps would be, and they were honest with me. They kept the case moving forward to a quick and successful resolution. All that and they were very respectful and kind. I highly recommend Scott and his team for any employment issue.

Danielle Harshenin

I attended a lunch-and-learn about employee termination at Doak Shirreff last week. It was presented by Scott Chambers, one of their employment lawyers. I was very impressed by the amount of useful information I obtained in this 1.5-hours! Any local employer or HR professional would benefit from attending. Scott was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. He did a great job of breaking down complicated employment law into terms that were easy to understand. He was also happy to answer questions. I would HIGHLY recommend Scott to anyone that needs an employment lawyer on their side!!

JN K

I was very happy with the service that Lee & Megan provided as we worked together on my issue! The thorough and detailed work involved in my case showcased the experience, empathy and genuine interest in my situation and I appreciated their attention to detail as we worked together. I would definitely refer anyone I know to this team and I will be using their services again in the future. Thank you!

Jennifer Beckerton

Great presentation on Employment Law. Would highly recommend local employers attend (at least) one of their Lunch & Learns.

Corylee Rutherford

Scott Chambers is extremely professional and knowledgeable!! I highly recommend his services!!

Char

Have attended a hand full of the "lunch and learns" that they have put on surrounding Employment Law. I always find them to be extremely informative and the presentations are well put together. ????

Vision Mechanical LTD

We were impressed from the beginning with Scott and his associates at Doak Shirreff Lawyers! We were dealing with a stressful business problem and they were right there assisting us in every way. I highly recommend them for legal problems and issues.

Kyle Broome

I did a free luncheon seminar on employment law luncheon and it was super informative. Both Scott Chambers and Jonathan Arkle were professional, knowledgeable and engaging. I left the session better equipped to deal with "for cause" and "not for cause" terminations at my company. As well I learned something new with regard to constructive dismissals.

Samuel Ellis

I attended one of their free seminars on Job termination and it was a great informative experience, Scott and Jon were friendly, knowledgeable and put on a great presentation of the aforementioned topic, ofcourse with the help of their assistant Brooke, who pleasantly ensured everyone was comfortably accommodated with delicious food, seating and a smile. I will be attending future seminars if I am available to do so.

Shevaune Battiston

Excellent employment agreement law lunch! Thank you for holding this free event! Excited for the next in this series.

Karen McIntosh

Scott Chambers did a great job for us! He is efficient, quick, and his presentation of our case left very little room for argument!! Hopefully won’t need him in the near future, but would not hesitate to call him again!!

Debra Dotschkat

I have attended 4 lunch and learns with Doak Shirreff this year and could not recommend them enough for the valuable information they have given me. The lunch and learns are very well laid out, with lunch, gifts and free!!! There are so many HR questions that I have as a small business owner but legal fees can be very costly and this has given me a lot of useful information to help manage my company. If they can do this much for free I am sure they would be the correct Gentleman to hire if the need ever arises.

Alexandra Pony

I couldn't be happier I chose to hire Doak Shirreff for the purchase of my home and for my corporation. I worked with Dani Marshall and her team Majic and Mary and they were absolutely phenomenal. 5 stars!!

Homes by Amy - Kelowna Real Estate

Danielle Marshall is a cornerstone of my business as Realtor. I have come to rely on her legal services heavily, both as a referral for my clients conveyancing needs as well as her legal advice to assist in my own practice. I always trust that her level of customer service and file management will make for smooth deals and happy clients! I never stress when I know that Danielle and her supporting team at Doak Shirreff are on my client's files!

Tracy Gooch

Very informative HR law sessions. A must attend, especially for businesses who do not have an internal HR advisor on staff. Short, concise and to the point.

Paige Guernsey

I have been dealing with Doak Shirreff for years in real estate and estate matters and without a doubt, they are the best! Prompt, efficient, compassionate, and thoughtful. A special shout out to Christy Lovig and Carey Tokash who make every transaction seamless. Thank you!

Jennilee Greig

These guys really know their employment law and are easily approachable and friendly.

Greg Bickert

Scott, John and Brooke are a rock-star team when it comes to employment matters. Christy & Kelly are amazing to my developer clients. Allison & Mary really take care of me when I go to them on corporate matters. Dani is a rising star on their strata team. Basically, Doak Shirreff is the whole package.

Sandi Greer

A very positive experience. We had,what to us, a complex and stressful situation. Our lawyer Kate and the para legals Nicole & Terri were so approachable & handled it with their knowledge and efficiency, making it seem easy. Highest regard and appreciation to a great Law Firm.

Rob Desjardins

The Termination for Cause, Without Cause and Constructive Dismissal was very informative and provided a good foundation for understanding the intricacies of these human resource matters. The session provided an open forum for questions from the attendees.

Jodi Otten

Employment law lunch and learn series have been very informative and well presented. Good lunch and the presentations.

Michael Stokman

I dealt with Scott and Nikita regarding a wrongful termination from a previous employer, and they were both very helpful in my situation, providing me good advice on how to proceed. Everything was explained to me in a way I could understand, and the whole situation was resolved quickly and easily for me. Would definitely recommend for your employment law needs!

LINDA CALLAHAN

Another well thought out seminar explaining the differences between Employer/Employee relationship vs Employer/Self-Employed person. Thank you

Yvonne W.

Tim Kucher and Danielle Serres (conveyancer) handled our recent real estate transaction. Their professionalism and accessibility were most appreciated. We contacted Tim at any various times during the process and he always responded quickly to our queries. It was very comforting to have his expertise to rely on and assist us in the deal. When we did meet for the actual signing, Tim took the time to go through the details in such a fashion that we felt completely informed. We highly recommend Tim Kucher - he (and his staff) certainly met all of our expectations.

Ryan Hofer

I have been going to the "Lunch and Learn" law seminars at Doak Shirreff for almost a year. The function is hosted by lawyers Scott Chambers, Jonathan Arkle, and Nikita Gush. They have proved themselves knowledgeable, experienced professionals who give their clients results. The seminars focused mainly on employment law but Doak Shirreff covers many other fields.

Carly Namysl

I have been attending the free employment law lunch and learn series and am beyond impressed with the team at Doak Shirreff. They are extremely knowledgeable to answer questions on the fly, present you with clear and concise information for complex issues, and are just generally pleasant to interact with. Excited to continue attending and would recommend to others without hesitation! Keep it up!

Caroline Martinson

Julia Chalkley of Doak Shirreff was the right choice for me in the time I needed a family law lawyer. She understood my needs and the way I wanted to handle the situation. She was efficient, thorough and brought her pleasant demeanour to the situation...which I really appreciate. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

shelby dumont

so happy with the outcome of my time dealing with Doak Shirreff! Lee Turner went above and beyond to help me and make sure that everything was perfect. will be back in the future for sure!

JM Civalleri

When I got confronted with a company restructuration and employment termination, Scott Chambers was invaluable in helping me secure the best outcome, through professional yet cost effective services. After engaging with the best specialist lawyers in the province, I chose to retain him. His communication skills (he made sure I had the full picture - legal situation, options and associated risks and costs, before providing me with recommendations and proceeding with the case) and tools (we never had to meet in person) made the whole process easy for me. And I truly believe his extensive experience and creativity were instrumental to the deal he secured for me. As a conclusion, I would highly recommend Scott and his team for any employment law or commercial litigation matters linked to Ontario or British Columbia.

Eileen Maryjane

Scott Chambers and his team, Brooke, and Nikita, were most pleasurable to work with. They were sensitive to the difficult time I was going through (thus the reason for needing a lawyer), and their kindness and caring was beyond any of my expectations. Scott was very thorough and always kept me informed. I would highly recommend Scott for any employment issues. Rhondda Ransom

Lana Lauriente

After listening to a one hour presentation on Terminations and Layoffs, I felt much more confident with my understanding of the legislation, rights of employees/employers, and overall felt I left with a better grasp of this topic. It has come up countless times with our clients so this was truly appreciated. The presentation was well put together, the content was relevant to current circumstances, and the presenter was well spoken. Thank you!

Sonja Alsemgeest

We attended our first workshop put on by Doak Shirreff and was very informative. It was short but covered all the necessary details. We are looking forward to the next few!

Darlene Tait

I've used Doak Shirreff on several personal matters and this last time with Scott Chambers. The compassion, care and professional service goes a long way when dealing with so much stress dealing with Insurance Companies and LTD. So thank you so much Scott you have no idea how much you took off my shoulders. I also used Kate Snowell for my Estate and also my Mothers Estate and when it become clear my mom could not make it to the office to sign, Kate actually came to the House.... WOW just fantastic service all around. Doak & Shirreff also walked me thru my international Divorce and I will use them in the near future with my Real Estate procedures... If anyone is looking for great quality and service this is the firm for you. They are with you ever step of the way. Great Job and Fantastic Service Darlene Tait Jorge

Kas Strata

I found myself in a difficult situation and wasn't sure what to do. I contacted Lee Turner at the Law office for a consultation. Lee assured me of what my position was and how we were going to go forward to resolve the issue. It took five years to bring our case to arbitration with ICBC. During the negotiations with ICBC, it became very evident the worth of Lee Turners experience in maneuvering through the maze of questions and paper work that was required. I am very thankful for Lee and all his help. If you have Lee on your team you will get results. Jim

\ELAINE Heare

Frist of all I am writing this as Teresa Heare and not Elaine, (have no clue as why it pops up with my mothers name) I am writing to thank Lee Turner and his legal team for all of their hard work throughout our case. Your support and professionalism and wonderful advice just helped our recovery to go a lot smoother. Thank you just seems so small of a words to use, but just know we greatly appreciated everything you guys have done for us. Wish you all the best. Teresa

Ted Porter

Everyone conducted themselves with the pure definition of professionalism. Cheery, compassionate, polite, and truthful in all aspects of our dealings. I have zero negative things to add in our last five years of dealings. If and when I need further lawyer services it is a no brainer for me to know that, without hesitation, they are my team. Highest calibre of recommendation.

jack brazeau

very informative and well laid out , also easy to follow. Jack

Ward Allan

Very poor service for the money felt ripped off!

Ben Seleski

Julia was fantastic. She made the whole process easy and explained everything to me and what could happen, she made sure I was aware of everything and kept in great contact moving forward. After the case was finished she followed up with me and made sure everything was good. I will use doak shirreff again and again.

Tyler Purvis

Phenomenal people to work with. I recommended Christy Lovig to my clients, and they were extremely happy with her and her team. They were thorough, great communicators, and made the process easy for them. I highly recommend her. Thanks again Christy

Alecia Frost

I attended 6 out of the 7 part lunch and learn series and they were fantastic! So much useful information. I’ll definitely be coming back in the new year to attend the one I missed. Scott, Jonathan, Nikita, and Brooke did such a great job putting this on. Thank you so much for all you do!

Ally Turner

I was extremely pleased with the service I received from this firm during a very difficult transition in my life. My lawyer, Julia Chalkley, was very compassionate, responsive, and knowledgeable. I could tell right after meeting her that she is highly motivated and that certainly proved to be the case. I would gladly recommend her to anyone in search of a trustworthy and highly-competent family lawyer.

Sabina Spahmann

Scott Chambers is very knowledgeable and professional.

Cameron Mcdonald

Lee turner and his team at Doak shirreff took on my claim case, which was very personal to me and my family nearly six years ago. From the day we started he was invested in not only what was best for my case, but for me personally. He and his paralegal Megan Ozunko made every aspect of this long, emotional and difficult experience as easy as it could possibly be with dedication and emotional/personal investment in my best interest. We spent many in person meetings, phone calls and emails discussing not only my case but talking, joking, giving advice and sharing personal stories and connections with one another as if we were old friends catching up. I am forever grateful for the time and effort these amazing people dedicated to helping me and family in such a trying time. They are in my opinion unmatched in their field and proved that this is not just a job to them as they truly care first and foremost about the best interest of their clients. I sincerely appreciate everything that Mr. Lee turner, Megan Ozunko and the rest of the team at Doak Shirreff have done for me. I recommend them to the highest extent and would like to thank them for the amazing work they have done for me.

Christine McWillis

I have attended a couple of workshops offered by Doak Shirreff Lawyers. Very relevant information and demonstrates their care for our community. Highly recommend!

Vision Mechanical Brandi

Scott and team were great. Instantly felt like we were in a safe space and felt like we had known them for years. Very knowledgeable and explained everything to us throughout the entire process, which made a very stressful situation a whole lot easier to deal with. We knew we were in great hands and will absolutely use them in the future!

Marion Monahan

There should be a 10 Star on the Review. My Husband Perry and I feel that Scott and His Team went well beyond Our expectations. Scott and His Team were very professional, knowledgeable and caring. They were extremely efficient and always got back to us very quickly. Everything Scott told us in Our first meeting He achieved and more. Scott’s advice was insightful, correct and accurate. We are very grateful and thankful to have found them. We would highly recommend Scott and His Team anytime. Perry and Marion Monahan

M M

I would recommend staying away from this firm for Family Law. Unless you want want to spend a lot of money with no advice / results.

Eric Sherriff

I was provided with a complex "employment proposal" by my employer. Scott Chambers at Doak Shirreff helped me understand how fair this proposal was, whether there was any "trip wires" in it that made employer commitments weak, and also helped me think through next or adjacent steps with my employer. It was time well spent, I'm glad I was able to speak with Scott.

Annie Onymous

"ZERO STARS!!!!" My Mother Always taught me: "If you have NOTHING nice to say, DON'T Say Anything At All!!"

Wanda Lloyd

We could not have been more happy with the service/help we received from Kate Snowsell and Terri Dobbin. Thanks

Julie Miller

After inquiring though the website we received an immediate response. Brooke set up an initial consultation right away. Lawyers Scott and Nikita were very personable, knowledgeable in employment law, provided us with possible outcomes up front (based on case laws) and where positive throughout the entire process. The communication was outstanding, we received immediate responses to emails and were notified when they received any information regarding our case. Ultimately, the entire team was a pleasure to work with and we had a positive outcome! Would definitely recommend. Warren & Julie

Kirby Witucki

Mr. Michael Sinclair stepped into my family law case at a pivotal time, when I desperately needed him. He was thorough, honest and very professional. He worked extremely hard to get me fair results and I would strongly recommend him to others in need of an excellent lawyer. Thanks again, Michael.

Jamie Carpenter

A few months ago, I worked with Kate Snowsell on my own Estate Planning. She provided me exceptional service and even helped me tame my wild three year old in our brief COVID friendly meeting. Recently, I referred some family members to Kate and they have continued to rave about her service levels, kind and collective 'can do' attitude and has thoroughly explained each aspect of both their own personal estate planning along with assisting with my Grandmothers Estate. I will recommend Kate to every person I know, she is warm, inviting and is extremely knowledgeable.

John Kerr

This fall I had the opportunity to work with Scott Chambers and his team to resolve a disputed constructive dismissal case involving both myself and another employee of the firm we worked for, I was a great experience dealing with Scott and his team. Scott proposed a strategy whereby he would represent the both of us to keep our individual costs down. Scott worked very patiently with me explaining the ramifications and benefits of each step in resolving the issue. Scott was always available to clarify the issues that came up and never left me wondering what to expect or what was going to happen next. Scott with his patience and professionalism kept the process understandable and guided me to a positive resulilution in a very time efficient manner. I would definitely recommend anyone dealing with an issue like this contact Scott and his team for their opinion and advice before proceeding with any actions. My experience was that I received great advice, support and full value. John Kerr

Marlene Miller

I had a very positive experience at Doak Shirreff. Jock Craddock was recommended to me by the duty counsel at the courthouse. My divorce lasted 2 1/2 years from the time I decided to pursue it to its conclusion. It proved to be a very complicated financial situation involving many foreign countries and banking institutions. Mr. Craddock was able to protect my interests and get me a settlement that I could not be more pleased with. He and his team are a force to be reckoned with!

Lisa Simone

I found the information extremely valuable and applicable. Both Scott Chambers and Jonathan Arkle were professional, knowledgeable and engaging. I am in the process of setting up a new business, so extra information and food for thought is welcomed. I would recommend either one of these lawyers, should be require legal advise when it comes to business law and employment law. Bonus, if you have time, take advantage of their Lunch and Learn Series. Best 1.5 hour you will have, moving forward in your business. Thanks Scott and Jonathan for providing this education series for people like me. Much appreciated and values. Highly recommend this to all.

Sharon Preeper

I was extremely appreciative of the support, respect, and advise I was provided. Would definety recommend this firm! Efficient, personable and professional all the way!

Brandin Wilkinson

I'm skeptical when it comes to dealing with lawyers based on previous experience. Thankfully, I was referred to Dani and Mary at Doak Shirreff because they have removed all skepticism I've had. Friendly, fast, well-intentioned, and personable. An easy 5-Stars!

W McLay

Doak Shirreff is a wonderful organization to work with. They are knowledgeable, responsive to one's needs, very friendly and professional. We would highly recommend the team at Doak Shirreff for all of your lawyer needs.