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Paperclip Law is a law firm boldly doing big things, and not afraid to stick our necks out for entrepreneurs, professionals, families, executors, and real humans to help get them where they want to go. Life moves fast and with turns around the corner, we want to take the surprise out of the legal ones.

Our Legal Services

How Can We Help?

Paperclip Law is here to be your number one support system – no matter what life throws your way. We will guide, advise, and ensure you get there – every step of the way.

Business & Startups

Construction Law

Corporate Debt

Food & Restaurant

Health & Lifestyle

Real Estate

External Legal Counsel

Wills & Probate

Oh, did we mention we've got awards?

2022

Best Law Firm

2nd Place

2021

Best Law Firm

1st Place

2020

Best Law Firm

2nd Place

Our Relationship

Your Heart-Centered support system – For no matter what Life Throws Your Way.

From starting a business or getting ready to take your startup to the next level to handling challenging personal matters like the execution of wills and estate, our team is here to help and ensure you never feel alone when making the big decisions that count.

What Makes Us Different

We are here to help you do good – in work and in life.

We are driven to stick our necks out for growth and change – in our minds, our hearts, our industry, and our communities.

We Do Law Differently

We bring the humanity back into law, providing impactful advice fit for life.

Want to see how we can help?

Let's Connect

Heart-Centered

We know it is about more than dollars, cents, and bottom lines.

Find out what Paperclip can do for you!

Let's Connect

Small and Specialized

Allowing for personal and innovative solutions so your future runs smoother.

Find out what makes Paperclip different!

Let's Connect

Meet Your New Team of Lawyers

The Paperclip Law Team

Down home, heart-centered humans anchored by our core values.

Adam Stahre

Anita Kovacevic

Annamarie Kersop

Chloe Poehls

Colleen Garnett

Darren Zakus

Elizabeth Mah

Monica Pescador

Rabiga Nugmanova

Stephanie Hahn

Val Rozario

Veronica Steer

A Different Level of Client-Care

Law Impacts The Most Important Areas of Life.

If you're looking for those fancy suit and tie, corner office, ivory tower kind of lawyers... well, that just isn't us.

"Closing on our first home was a big process, but the team at Paperclip took care of every detail and communicated all the steps along the way. In such a busy real estate market, we felt very lucky to have Paperclip helping us through it all!"

Bethany MayneReal Estate

"Elizabeth and her team kept us organized and on-rack throughput the closing process. They kept us calm and reassured during this real estate market chaos!"

Lana SammutReal Estate

"Evan at Paperclip was fantastic to work with, he is friendly and knowledgable. He took the time to respond to all my questions relating to a not so straightforward real estate transaction. Overall, Paperclip provides excellent value for money."

Jeff MayoFamily Law

Thought Leadership

We Are Leaders In The Field Of Law.

Welcoming Monica Pescador To The Team

What is a Representation Agreement?

We do law... differently.

Contact Us

Shipyard (North Van)

308 – 221 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 3J3
Canada (use west elevator)

Ambleside (West Van)

213 – 1455 Bellevue Ave
West Vancouver, BC
V7T 1C3
Canada

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Your North Vancouver, Gastown, and Squamish Lawyers

Fancy Legal Stuff.Without All The Stuffy Lawyer Stuff.

Heart-Centered Legal Advice

Our Legal Services

Paperclip Law is here to be your number one support system – no matter what life throws your way. We will guide, advise, and ensure you get there – every step of the way.

Business & Startups

Construction Law

Corporate Debt

Food & Restaurant

Health & Lifestyle

Real Estate

External Legal Counsel

Wills & Probate

Oh, did we mention we've got awards?

2022

Best Law Firm

2nd Place

2021

Best Law Firm

1st Place

2020

Best Law Firm

2nd Place

Your Heart-Centered support system – For no matter what Life Throws Your Way.

What Makes Us Different

We Do Law Differently

Want to see how we can help?

Heart-Centered

Find out what Paperclip can do for you!

Small and Specialized

Find out what makes Paperclip different!

Meet Your New Team of Lawyers

Down home, heart-centered humans anchored by our core values.

Adam Stahre

Anita Kovacevic

Annamarie Kersop

Chloe Poehls

Colleen Garnett

Darren Zakus

Elizabeth Mah

Monica Pescador

Rabiga Nugmanova

Stephanie Hahn

Val Rozario

Veronica Steer

Law Impacts The Most Important Areas of Life.

If you're looking for those fancy suit and tie, corner office, ivory tower kind of lawyers... well, that just isn't us.

We Are Leaders In The Field Of Law.

Welcoming Monica Pescador To The Team

What is a Representation Agreement?

We do law... differently.

Contact Us

Shipyard (North Van)

Ambleside (West Van)

Work

About

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Fancy Legal Stuff.
Without All The Stuffy Lawyer Stuff.