Morelli Chertkow LLP is a distinguished law firm based in British Columbia, Canada, with offices in Kamloops and Merritt. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including personal injury law, family law and divorce, wills and estate planning, business law, real estate law, estate litigation, commercial litigation, civil litigation, criminal law, employment law, mediation and arbitration, and administrative law.

The firm's team of 14 attorneys is committed to upholding high ethical standards, adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct for BC as adopted by the Law Society governors. This dedication ensures that clients receive legal representation characterized by integrity and professionalism.

Morelli Chertkow LLP places a strong emphasis on client satisfaction, recognizing that many individuals may be unfamiliar with legal processes. The firm strives to create a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable and informed throughout their legal journey. From the initial consultation, the staff is attentive and ready to address any questions, ensuring a supportive and transparent experience.

About Morelli Chertkow LLP

Founded in 1911


Practice areas
Accidents & Injuries
Business
Criminal Defense
Family
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Accidents & Injuries

Morelli Chertkow LLP offers comprehensive legal services for individuals who have suffered personal injuries due to various causes. With decades of experience and a proven track record of success through settlements and trials, their team is dedicated to securing compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and wage replacement. They handle cases involving multiple serious injuries, fractures, orthopedic injuries, spinal cord and head injuries, soft tissue injuries, and more. Operating on a contingency fee basis, clients are not required to pay legal fees until a settlement or trial verdict is achieved. The firm also provides multilingual support in English, French, Spanish, and Italian, ensuring accessible and effective representation for a diverse clientele.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Business

Morelli Chertkow LLP offers comprehensive business law services, assisting clients with corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, regulatory compliance, and serving as outside general counsel. Their expertise encompasses business litigation, including contract disputes, corporate and shareholder disagreements, and tort claims. The firm also provides guidance on complex civil litigation matters such as antitrust issues, appellate litigation, class actions, construction and real estate disputes, insurance coverage, product liability, and professional malpractice. Additionally, they offer services in creditors' rights and bankruptcy, labor and employment law, alternative dispute resolution, cybersecurity, data privacy, eDiscovery, government, regulatory, and internal investigations, and government services.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Criminal Defense

Morelli Chertkow LLP offers comprehensive criminal defense services, representing clients facing various charges, including impaired driving, assault, theft, and drug-related offenses. Their legal team provides strategic counsel and robust advocacy, aiming to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes. With a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, they guide clients through each stage of the legal process, ensuring informed decision-making and personalized defense strategies.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

Morelli Chertkow LLP's family law team assists clients with matters arising from the formation or dissolution of relationships, including cohabitation and marriage agreements, adoptions, separation agreements, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, property division, constructive trust claims, and divorce. Recognizing the emotional challenges associated with relationship breakdowns, their lawyers provide compassionate yet objective guidance, exploring cooperative problem-solving approaches such as mediation and collaboration to achieve favorable outcomes for their clients.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

Morelli Chertkow LLP provides comprehensive legal services in employment law, assisting employees who have been dismissed without just cause or proper notice, as well as those compelled to resign under adverse conditions, in seeking rightful compensation for wrongful termination. The firm also advises employers on effectively managing challenging employee situations in compliance with British Columbia law. Their employment team includes partners Elizabeth A. Harris, Greg J.R. Thomson, and Jacob M. Brown, along with associates Shazia Hosenbocus, Patrick Reed, and Kayley Boutcher, offering services in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation