SMS Law
13 lawyers · Established 1988 · Capital Regional District
SMS Law (formerly Stewart McDannold Stuart) is a Victoria-based law firm that has focused exclusively on local government law since it was founded in 1988. Its team of lawyers advises municipalities, regional districts, health authorities and other public bodies across British Columbia on administrative and constitutional law, real estate, construction, employment and litigation matters. The firm rebranded to SMS Law in 2025 while keeping its full legal name.
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Lawyers 13
Jacob Gehlen
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionInsurance Law
Jessica Eastwood
Associate
Real Estate LawAdministrative & Regulatory Law
Josh Krusell
Managing Partner, Litigation
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionAdministrative & Regulatory Law
Katherine Reilly
Associate Counsel
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionAdministrative & Regulatory Law
Kerri Crawford
Associate Counsel
Employment & Labour LawAdministrative & Regulatory Law
Kyle Falk-Varcoe
Associate
Administrative & Regulatory Law
Matt McCarthy
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionEmployment & Labour Law
Mel van Fram
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionAdministrative & Regulatory Law
Paige Gibson
Associate Counsel
Administrative & Regulatory Law
Peter Johnson
Partner
Administrative & Regulatory LawReal Estate Law
Ryan Bortolin
Partner
Administrative & Regulatory LawConstruction Law
Thomas Haughian
Associate
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionAdministrative & Regulatory Law
Trevor Wilson
Associate
Administrative & Regulatory Law
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