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ALINA PETRARU
Alina is a dedicated advocate who always stood for those who were not able to stand for themselves.
Alina is an internationally trained lawyer from Romania where she earned her LL.B in Civil system. She moved in Canada in 2010 where she has worked her way up from legal administrative assistant to paralegal. Her passion for supporting peoples through difficult times inspired her to return to school in 2019 and attend UBC with the goal to become anaccredited lawyer in BC. Alina obtained her Certificate of Qualification from the Federation of Law Societies Canada in January 2021, allowing her to practice law in Canada.
Alina was called to the Bar in August 2022 and joined DB as associate counsel in September 2022. Her practice is focused mainly on family law and civil litigation. She delivers legal services in a thoughtful manner and makes it a priority to educate her clients on court procedures, relevant legal principles and out of court dispute resolution alternatives.
Alina has experience appearing before the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Outside of work Alina enjoys writing, painting and spending time with the loved ones.
Alina is also fluent in Romanian.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – University of Bucharest 2006
- Peter A. Allard School of Law- University of British Columbia 2019
- Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation 2021
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.