BRETT KIRKPATRICK*
Assistant / Paralegal
Shannon Williamson
shannonw@dubo.com
778-943-1484
Brett, legal counsel at a Dumoulin Boskovich, volunteer and outdoor enthusiast, is a community and people advocate.
Brett studied law at the University of Western Ontario and was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1988. He was later called to the British Columbia Bar in 1995. He moved to Vernon, BC and has practiced law in British Columbia since 1999. He had been a partner at Davidson Lawyers in Vernon BC since 2005 and was certified as a mediator in 2010. He has appeared before all levels of court and also a Certified Family Law Mediator.
Brett is strongly committed to the people of his community holding the following volunteer community positions:
- The Vernon and District Funtastic Sports Society (15 years as a Director, 5 years as President)
- Interior Provincial Exhibition Board Director (2nd year)
- Past member of the Vernon Jaycees (now JCI Vernon)
- President of political riding association (10 years Provincial, 2nd year Federal)
- Vernon Bar Association Treasurer (3 years)
- North Okanagan Shuswap Brain Injury Society Director (4 years)
- Downtown Vernon Association Director
- Vernon Curling Club Director
Brett has also held appointed positions to:
- Vernon Jubilee Hospital Ethics Committee
- Vernon and Area 55+ BC Games Committee
Outside of work and community positions, Brett enjoys downhill skiing, curling and was an avid equestrian rider and horse owner for many years.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Western Ontario
- Year called to Bar: British Columbia, 1995
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
IN MEMORIAM
JEFFREY C. BOSCHERT
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Friend, Colleague and Partner at Law, Jeffrey Boschert on January 19, 2022. Jeff was the Managing Partner of the Vernon Office of DuMoulin Boskovich LLP. Jeff had extensive experience in his field which included over 25 years in Real Estate Development. Jeff assisted his clients in every stage of the development process.
Jeff grew up on Vancouver Island. He earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia and his Bachelor of Law at the University of Victoria. Jeff was called to the Bar in 1995 and began his career in Victoria with the Firm, Crease Harman. Jeff went on to work as in-house legal counsel for a major strata-titled rental pool resort development on Vancouver Island before moving to Vernon. Jeff joined Davidson Lawyers LLP in 2002 where he was an Associate and Partner for 18 years. Jeff then joined forces with DuMoulin Boskovich LLP to open their second location in Vernon.
Jeff was the past President of the Vernon Bar Association, a past Director of both the North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society (NOESS) and the United Way as well as a current Director of The People Place.
Jeff will be missed by his two boys, family, friends and colleagues.
Please contact Sunny Gakhal, Partner, DuMoulin Boskovich LLP at 1-604-669-5500 or 778-943-2077 with any questions or inquiries.