Gilda Philps kindly provided me with a wealth of knowledge, restored my faith in lawyers. She exemplifies superior service and values client retention, unlike most. Onyx must be proud to have her. Truly a rare gem!
British Columbia’s Family Law and Estate Lawyers
At Onyx, we give you a legal voice by raising our arguments in what are often emotional disputes. As a reputable boutique family and estate litigation firm based in the heart of Vancouver, we are creative legal counsel who solve complex problems. We are not afraid to advance novel arguments that will change the legal landscape to make the law better for everyone. We are known for our unique approach, grounded in our competency in both areas of family law and estate law, which allows us to navigate the trickiest aspects of personal disputes competently and effectively. We achieve practical results using strategies that other lawyers simply don’t consider.
British Columbia’s Family Law and Estate Lawyers
At Onyx, we give you a legal voice by raising our arguments in what are often emotional disputes. As a reputable boutique family and estate litigation firm based in the heart of Vancouver, we are creative legal counsel who solve complex problems. We are not afraid to advance novel arguments that will change the legal landscape to make the law better for everyone. We are known for our unique approach, grounded in our competency in both areas of family law and estate law, which allows us to navigate the trickiest aspects of personal disputes competently and effectively. We achieve practical results using strategies that other lawyers simply don’t consider.
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Trust us with your estate and trusts litigation claims. These cases are often complex in law and facts and we will be your steadfast and compassionate advocates.
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What Our Clients Say
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I was referred to Louisa Ledesma at Onyx Law Group for assistance with questions regarding family law, and I am incredibly grateful for that referral. From the very beginning, Louisa made me feel heard, supported, and understood. She is truly a gem—highly capable, professional, personable, and genuinely empathetic. What stood out to me most was the time and care Louisa took to understand me, my situation, and the subject matter. She provides honest feedback, thoughtful guidance, and timely responses, all while making you feel respected and valued. I have met with a few lawyers, and I can honestly say Louisa stands out above the rest. I would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends and family. Trust me, you’ll want her in your corner.
We worked with Jesse Patrao at Onyx Law Group during a long and complicated jointly owned property matter involving a POA. We aren’t local, but Jesse ensured everything could be handled remotely and made the process as smooth as possible. Throughout an almost 2-year matter, Jesse remained calm, professional, thorough, and responsive. He explained everything clearly and helped guide us through a very stressful situation with patience and care. We are very grateful to Jesse and the team at Onyx Law Group for all of their assistance and support during this process, and we would highly recommend them for family law matters. I also want to give a shout out to the paralegals and office staff, including reception. Everyone was very knowledgeable and able to clearly explain the process and the law from our very first phone call. Before retaining counsel, they discussed different routes we could take and even encouraged us to attempt resolution without immediately pursuing costly legal action. Unfortunately, our matter ultimately required legal intervention, but I appreciated that they initially tried to guide us toward the most economical solution rather than pushing their services.
I can't thank Onyx Law group and specifically Louisa Ledesma to prepare and finalize my desk order divorce. Whilst the situation was not the easiest to navigate and proceed with due to very tight timelines and x in a different province Louisa was always very communicative and transparent in each of the steps, we had to navigate and was always very supportive. Her attention to detail and knowledge of what is required for my submission to be approved has meant from initial consult to divorce being approved and final was 4 months. I would highly recommend Onyx Law / Louisa for any family legal requirements
I can’t speak highly enough of the support and professional services that TJ and the team at Onyx Law provided for our family. We ended up in a civil claim from my parents’ estate, it was a difficult and complicated situation. TJ was very empathetic of our situation and offered not only legal support, but also understanding of the emotional stress we were under. We were able to achieve, I believe, the best settlement outcome that was possible. We have been very happy with the quality of legal advice and services provided by Onyx Law, so much so that we have continued to use their services.
Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results vary by case.