Our Team at De Jager Volkenant & Company, Barristers & Solicitors

T. Charles De Jager, Partner

Charles received his law degree from the University of Victoria in 1985 and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1986. Charles carries on a litigation and mediation counsel practice focused in the areas of coporate and commercial, wills and estates and employment and human rights. Charles has presented numerous workshops on a variety of topics in his areas of expertise. Charles has appeared before all levels of Court in British Columbia as well as administrative and quasi-judicial bodies including the Human Rights Council and Employment Standards. He has also made extensive use of mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques.

Charles is a trained mediator with practical mediation experience.

Charles is a member of the Canadian and British Columbia Bar Associations and has served and currently serves on the advisory committees and boards of numerous charities and non profit organizations. Charles also serves in his local church and is an avid fisherman and sportsman. He lives in Surrey with his wife Joyce and their four children Ryan, Joshua, Michael and Kimberly.

Kenneth H. Volkenant, Partner

Ken received his law degree from the University of British Columbia and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1987. Ken carries on a solicitor's practice in the areas of corporate & commercial, wills and estates and real estate development. Ken specializes in corporate and real estate legal services for non profit organizations and charities. He has developed particular expertise in re-structuring organizations to adapt to changes in corporate vision, membership and general operations. Ken has assisted numerous non profit organization and charity clients through development and expansion programs and has considerable experience and expertise in the affordable housing sector. Ken also advises clients with regard to the legal apsects of planned giving, capital programs and foundations.

Ken is a member of the Canadian and British Columbia Bar Associations and has served and currently serves on advisory committees and boards of numerous non profit organizations. Ken lives in Surrey with his wife Sandee and their three children Brayden, Rhys and Lindsay. Ken is active in his church community and enjoys playing and coaching soccer.

Gary Hoftyzer, Associate

Gary received his law degree from Queen’s University and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. In 2006, he was admitted to the British Columbia Bar. Gary practices in the areas of charitable law, corporate/commercial law and civil litigation. He is focused on assisting organizations, particularly non-profit, with their legal and management requirements. Gary lives in Surrey and is active in his church. He enjoys volunteering, sports and academic pursuits.

Mailyn Erickson, Paralegal

Marilyn is a senior paralegal who brings over 35 years of legal experience to out firm. Marilyn's areas of expertise are corporate & commercial, non profit organizations, wills and estates and real estate. Marilyn also has experience in general commercial litigation and brings significant administrative expertise to our firm. Marilyn lives in Richmond with her daughter Teresa, is active in her church community, and enjoys reading, craft and the outdoors.

Nicole Murray, Legal Secretary

Nicole is a legal secretary/assistant specializing in litigation. She received her legal education at Trend and Douglas Colleges and has particular experience in the areas of personal injury, corporate & commercial and estate litigation. Nicole lives in Surrey with her daughter Katelyn and enjoys reading, coaching figure skating, jogging and various other sporting activities.

Anne Ducommun, Accountant

Anne brings over 25 years of accounting experience to our firm and provides us with excellent financial, bookkeeping and trust account management services. Anne lives in Coquitlam with her husband Dale and enjoys reading and street rodding with her husband.

Katie Martens, Legal Secretary/Receptionist

Katie is a legal secretary who received her education from Sprott-Shaw Community College. Katie serves as our receptionist and supports the corporate and non profit organization departments. Katie lives in Aldergrove and enjoys reading, walking, and also Polynesian dances in her spare time.

Katelyn Van Hove, Junior Legal Secretary

Katelyn has just recently graduated from Fraser Valley Christian High School, and is the newest addition to the team as a junior legal secretary. Katelyn enjoys reading, writing, and helping out with her church youth program.