Robert Starke*
Robert is an experienced business, property and wills & estates lawyer with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He previously worked as a lawyer in Australia for over a decade before joining a local Kelowna firm as a Partner in 2022. Robert joined the team at DuMoulin Boskovich LLP in 2026.
He hails from Montreal and is a former college and professional hockey player and coach. His experiences as a lawyer, athlete and coach have taught him the importance of strong team dynamics, a dedicated work ethic, communication skills and time management, and he is well equipped to work with his clients to achieve optimal results. He prides himself on understanding his client’s business, being authentic and a trusted advisor and delivering quality legal and business advisory services.
Robert’s law and business qualifications together with his direct approach enables him to provide clients with highly commercial and practical advice.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree: Bowdoin College (USA), BA (Government & Legal Studies)
- Law Degree: University of New England (Australia), LLB
- Business Degree: University of New England (Australia), MBA
- Year called to Bar: British Columbia, 2021; Australian Capital Territory, 2017 (inactive); New South Wales, Australia, 2008 (inactive)
Areas of Practice
- Business Law
- Real Estate
- Wills, Estates and Incapacity Planning
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.