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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 corporate 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 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-organizing corporation and charities to adapt to changes in vision, membership strucutre and operations. Ken has assisted numerous non profit organization and charity clients through development and expansion programs (advising on risk management), advising and has considerable experience and expertise in the affordable housing sector. Ken also advises clients with regard to the legal apsects of planned giving, fund raising programs and foundations.

Ken 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 the beautiful game (soccer).

Luke A Johnson, Associate

Luke received his law degree from the University of British Columbia, after graduating from Trinity Western University. He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2008. Luke practices in the areas of charitable law, corporate/commercial law, wills and estates, and civil litigation. Luke and his famly live in Surrey.

Mailyn Erickson, Paralegal

Marilyn is a senior paralegal who brings over 35 years of legal experience to our 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 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.

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