Meet Our Team

Joaquin Mariona grew up in San Salvador, Bellingham, WA and Kamloops, BC. In 2003, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Political Science from what is now Thompson Rivers University. He then went on to the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria where...

Jessica Fisher is an associate lawyer of MJB Lawyers with a general solicitor practice. Her law practice includes the areas of commercial and residential real estate matters, corporate and commercial law and wills and estates.  Jessica began her legal career at a large firm in Calgary, where she acted for...

Dennis Coates received his Bachelor of Commerce and Law degrees from UBC, and graduated in 1967 at the top of his class. He became a partner in MJB's predecessor in 1982 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1987. In 2014 he became a senior associate with MJB Lawyers. Dennis focuses on...

Dave McDougall joined Mair Jensen Blair in 1984 and has been a partner since 1987. He earned his law degree at UBC and did his undergraduate work at the University of Alberta and Trent University. Originally from Alberta, Dave chose Kamloops as the site to practice law, for its size, outdoor...

Rob has acted for All Nations Trust Company since 1985. He was actively involved in the initial negotiations with the federal government which helped establish All Nations Trust Company as one of the first native trust companies in Western Canada. Rob continues to act as their corporate solicitor. Rob has acted...

Alicia Glaicar is an associate lawyer who practices primarily in the area of litigation, focusing on family law and administrative law.  Administrative law includes residential tenancy issues,  human rights claims, and traffic court cases.   She grew up in Kamloops and earned her Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Victoria,...

Michael Sutherland became a partner at Mair Jensen Blair January 1st, 2004. He took his undergraduate studies at East Kootenay Community College and the University of Victoria. Between 1992 and 1995, he worked in sales and marketing for the Victoria Cougars and later the Prince George Cougars. He then studied...

Murray Weeres represents commercial and private lenders in lending and realization matters, bankruptcy trustees, borrowers, commercial landlords and tenants, real estate developers, family owned businesses, and individuals in real estate and estate planning matters. In addition to being a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Canadian...

Darren is experienced at representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in a wide variety of litigation matters including personal injury claims and other forms of insurance disputes, contract disputes, estate litigation, and administrative law matters. Although Darren continues to practise primarily in the area of civil litigation, his past experience includes...

Lindsay is an associate lawyer with MJB Lawyers.  She is developing a general practice and has experience in the areas of wills and estates, residential real estate, personal injury, motor vehicle law, and human rights law.    Originally from the Cariboo, Lindsay relocated to Alberta to attend the University of Calgary...

Barry Carter has practiced law in British Columbia since 1978, and in partnership at Mair Jensen Blair LLP since 1979. He holds degrees in Arts, Science and Law all from the University of Ottawa. Barry has spent his entire career as a trial lawyer, successfully representing individual, institutional, and corporate clients...

Marlene Harrison articled with MJB Lawyers in 1984 and was called to the bar in 1985. She worked for the firm until 1989 when she moved to Bermuda with her lawyer husband and worked there for over five years, developing off-shore mutual funds and other investment vehicles and conducting off-shore...

Luke Bergerman is an associate lawyer with Mair Jensen Blair LLP who practices in the area of general civil litigation. His practice focuses mainly in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate disputes, debt collection, personal injury, insurance law and real estate conveyances. Luke grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where he...

Jim McCreight obtained his degree in law from UBC in 1985, and prior to entering into his education in law, received his Forestry degree from UBC in 1978. Articling with Mair Jensen Blair in 1985, he was called to the bar and admitted to the Law Society of British Columbia...

Through his background and experience, Chris is able to assist clients in all areas related to corporations and commercial transactions. Chris has worked with numerous small, medium and large businesses on all business related issues as well as up to and including working on billion dollar multi-jurisdictional international transactions. His...