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Oct 01, 2025
Announcing a New Direction for Our Firm
We’re excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey as a firm: we are changing our name from Acheson Sweeney Foley Sahota LLP to Avize Law Group, and we’d…
Jun 19, 2025
Standing Up for Elderly Inmates: B.W. v. Canada
In B.W. v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize’s Raj, Patrick, and Danielle argued in the Federal Court of Canada to certify a class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada on…
Jun 18, 2025
Fighting Against Discrimination in Canadian Prisons: Araya v. Canada
In Araya v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize’s Raj, Patrick, and Danielle argued in the Federal Court of Canada to certify a class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada on…
Jun 18, 2025
Combatting Mental Health Stigma in the Canadian Armed Forces: Thomas v. Canada
In Thomas v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize’s Raj and Patrick argued in the Federal Court of Canada to certify a class action against the Government of Canada on behalf of…
Jun 17, 2025
Over $1 Million Awarded for Lasting Physical and Psychological Injuries: Reaume v. Rossetto
In Reaume v. Rossetto, Avize’s Raj and Emanuela argued on behalf of a plaintiff who was in her early twenties when she suffered numerous physical injuries in a motor vehicle…
Jun 16, 2025
Chronic Injury Claim Leads to $400K Judgment: Steffler v. Gillis
In Steffler v. Gillis, Avize’s Keith and Brady secured a judgment of over $400,000 in the BC Supreme Court for a client who was left with chronic soft tissue injuries…
Jun 13, 2025
Challenging COVID-Era Prison Conditions: Roberts v. Canada
In Roberts v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize lawyers Patrick, Keith, and Danielle appeared before the BC Supreme Court to certify a class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada. The…
Jun 11, 2025
Bringing Accessible Legal Support to Clients Province-Wide
We're pleased to serve clients throughout BC! We offer consultations, meetings, and, when appropriate, court appearances and legal appointments by phone or Zoom.
Jun 09, 2025
A National Class Action for Justice in the Canadian Armed Forces: Peffers v. The Attorney General of Canada
This landmark national case addressed widespread sexual harassment and assault within the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence and resulted in a historic $900 million settlement.
Jun 06, 2025
Justice for Residents of Sanala: White v. BC Housing
Every individual deserves access to safe and dignified housing. In White v. BC Housing, we represented residents of the Sanala apartment complex in Nanaimo, BC, who were forced to endure…
Jun 04, 2025
Securing $1 Million in Damages for Brain Injury Victim: Matthews v. Langford
At Avize, we understand the devastating impacts an injury can have on every aspect of your life. In Matthews v. Langford, our team demanded fair compensation for our brain-injured client…
Jun 02, 2025
Holding an Insurance Giant Accountable: Greig v. Desjardins
At Avize, we’re dedicated to standing up for individuals when insurance companies fail to honour their commitments. In a landmark case, we successfully represented a client whose long-term disability benefits…