Simon Walter
Barrister & Solicitor | Family Law Mediator

Simon practices primarily in the field of Family Law as both a lawyer and mediator. As a lawyer, Simon encourages his clients to explore cost-effective and efficient settlements that allow families to preserve their dignity, their assets, and the wellbeing of their children. As a mediator, Simon assists both parties to a Family Law dispute, organizing a facilitated mediation (with or without counsel), to help the parties explore and reach a solution outside of the court process. Whether you are looking for a lawyer or a mediator to work with you and your spouse, he is happy to assist.

 

When not in the office, Simon sings in the local a capella quartet, “Slow No Tempo”, and officiates both youth and adult soccer leagues with the Kamloops Soccer Referees Association. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (“KSO”), and performs with various musical groups in Kamloops, including the Cantabile Singers of Kamloops.  Contact us for more details.

 

Call to the Bar: 2017

 

Notable Decisions

• Breakey v. Breakey, 2022 BCSC 1806
• S.G. v. G.M., 2020 BCSC 975
• S.M.R. v. E.L.M., 2019 BCPC 236
• John v. Canada's Grocery Store & More, 2019 BCHRT 48

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Media

• April 25, 2020 - Castanet Kamloops "Legal family matters take hit"