CFMR is pleased to announce that Karen Mangat has joined our firm as associate lawyer. Karen plans to remain actively involved in a broad group of practice areas with our firm, but with a focus in our Civil Litigation and Estate practice areas.
After being called to the BC bar in 2018, she practiced at a boutique family law firm in South Surrey where she gained invaluable litigation experience and successfully advocated for her clients in BC Supreme Court and BC Provincial Court. Her practice includes drafting family law agreements (cohabitation, marriage, and separation agreements), and assisting clients with uncontested divorce applications. Karen is expanding her practice to include wills, succession and estate planning, estate litigation and employment law.
With her diverse experiences and cross-cultural background Karen brings a unique perspective and set of skills to help clients on a wide range of legal issues.
Welcome, Karen!
CFMR is pleased to announce that Rosalyn Lau has joined our firm as associate lawyer. Rosalyn plans to remain actively involved in a broad group of practice areas with our firm, but with a focus in our Civil Litigation practice areas.
Prior to joining CFMR, Rosalyn interned during her articles, and assisted in trials and has successfully advocated for her clients in several contested applications in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Rosalyn has extensive experience in civil litigation from her previous career as a paralegal in Vancouver. It was her passion for the practice of law that propelled Rosalyn to become a lawyer. Her unique background provided her with valuable skills to manage cases effectively.
With her diverse experiences and cross-cultural background Rosalyn brings a unique perspective and set of skills to help clients on a wide range of legal issues.
Welcome, Rosalyn!
MAY, Ralph Albert
April 5, 1949 – February 24, 2021
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of one of our founding partners, Ralph Albert May at the age of 71.
Ralph grew up in the farming community of east Richmond. After high school, he attended the University of British Columbia, obtaining both his Bachelor of Commerce and his law degree. He began articling with the firm in 1974 and was called to the bar on May 20, 1975. His law practice focused very heavily on providing advice to the farming community throughout the province.
In addition to his commitment to our firm, farming remained a big part of Ralph’s life. Over the years, Ralph served as Chairman of the B.C. Cranberry Growers Association, Chairman of the Cranberry Institute of North America, Director of Ocean Spray Cranberries and Founding Director of the B.C. Expropriation Association.
Ralph was also very active in the community of Richmond. He was the Founding Chairman of the Richmond Community Foundation, Former Member of Richmond Gateway Theatre Society, and more recently a Director of the Richmond Hospital Foundation. Ralph was also the Recipient of the Governor General’s Commemorative Medal.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Judy (Cruickshank), son Warren (Melinda) Mellia and Jack, daughter Lindsay (Andrew) Siobhan, son Spencer (Sarah) Liam, Connor, Graham and Kaleb. He is also survived by his brother Bruce and sister Louise, their families and many more relatives, colleagues and friends. His son Spencer, also a partner of the firm, has taken over his father’s legacy in providing legal services to the farming community.
A celebration of life will be announced when public health allows a suitable memorial for Ralph.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Richmond Hospital Foundation: https://www.richmondhospitalfoundation.com/donate/, or the BC Alzheimer Society: https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en.
Rob Allan was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, the voice of business in the Delta region. A resident of “Sunny Tsawwassen”, Rob is looking forward to the opportunity to give back to Delta, a community that he and his family are proud to call their home. Watch for announcements in the coming weeks and months here and on our various social media platforms about opportunities to get involved with Delta Chamber events, or feel free to reach out to Rob to discuss the excellent resources that are available to businesses in Delta through the Chamber.
Learn more about Rob’s legal practice and community involvement here.
After spending several years with the firm, Melinda is leaving to join the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia as in house counsel. Since starting at the firm in 2008, Melinda has made a lasting and positive impact on her clients and colleagues, and in the community as a volunteer. We have no doubt she will do the same in her new role at ICBC.
We wish Melinda every success. She will be missed.
After spending several years with the firm, Karla Mukai is leaving to join the Department of Justice. Since starting here in 2014, Karla has made a lasting and positive impact on her clients and colleagues, and in the community as a volunteer. We have no doubt she will do the same in her new role at the Department of Justice.
We wish Karla every success. She will be missed.
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