About Matthew

Matthew Howard is a lawyer at Kidston Helm Ross practicing primarily in civil litigation and family law, assisting clients with disputes ranging from complex civil matters to sensitive family law issues. He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2010 and initially established his practice in Vancouver before returning to the Interior, where he was raised; his experience spans personal injury, ICBC claims, car accidents, and estate litigation. Howard earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta in 2009 and has served for the past ten years as general counsel for The People of Pukaist Nation, focusing on title and rights matters and specific claims, and has appeared before the Specific Claims Tribunal. During his years in Vancouver, Howard volunteered with the Access Pro Bono Society, providing legal help to people in need.

Practice areas

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Family Law Personal Injury Wills, Estates & Trusts Indigenous Law

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Alberta

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