IKE BIRK*
Ike is a seasoned negotiator and a passionate advocate.
He has successfully handled a wide range of civil litigation cases including:
- Landlord-Tenant disputes
- Commercial contract disputes
- Immigration appeals
- Personal Injury
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Slip and Fall incidents
- Wrongful dismissal claims
Ike is an experienced trial lawyer and has a proven track record in various courts and tribunals, including:
- Supreme Court of British Columbia
- Provincial Court (Small Claims) of British Columbia
- Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal
- British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Residential Tenancy Branch
- Federal Court of Canada
- Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Ike completed his law degree at Thompson Rivers University. Ike also has an MBA from UBC’s Sauder School of Business and a BA in political science from Simon Fraser University.
In his pre-law career, Ike negotiated complex, multi-year contracts and developed relationships with Indigenous organizations throughout British Columbia for a federal government agency. He also founded and ran his own event rental business.
Ike’s business and courtroom experience enable him to analyze legal challenges from a holistic perspective, identifying opportunities for efficiency, risk mitigation, and value creation. Clients can expect a comprehensive approach to their cases that takes into account broader business implications and provides the legal guidance and the innovative solutions that they need.
Ike is multilingual and can assist clients in both English and Punjabi.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree: Simon Fraser University
- Law Degree: Thompson Rivers University
- MBA Degree: Sauder School Of Business, University of British Columbia
- Year called to Bar: British Columbia, 2019
Areas of Practice
- Wills and Estates
- Landlord-Tenant disputes
- Commercial disputes
- Immigration appeals
- 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.