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Give Yourself Power
to Achieve Sucess
We provide the self-represented party with direct and expert legal care to guide you on how to resolve issues early, amicably and cost-effectively.
What we focus on
Family Law - Litigation & Divorce Coach
We can work closely with you throughout every stage of what is usually a long and tough ordeal so that you accomplish your goals and desires. With experience handling complex trials and litigations for over 35 years, you can trust us to be forthright and diligent in meeting your needs.
Wills & Estate Administration
With our coaching advice by your side, you could save six months or much longer when processing your loved ones estate through the courts with expert guidance on the court forms and required evidence.
You can now draft your own Will with our fillable form and help! No reason to be without one.
Professional executor services available.
Cohab/Divorce/Separation/Fertility
Need help to draft your own uncontested divorce paperwork, and just need someone to look it over for accuracy before court submission?
We can help with any type of family law agreements such as a cohabitation, separation, marriage, pre-nuptial and reproductive/fertility issues.
How Can a Legal Coach Help?
An honest look into how we work with you
Have a free 15 minute consult telphone or virtual meeting with a legal coach who can provide you with basic legal information and walk you through the types of law services we are able to help you with. Then you decide your plan once you are empowered by knowledge.
We can help provide insight into the confusing and complex court system. We can provide you legal advice, help you with filing or drafting legal documents, editing or ghost writing your letters, and assist with preparation to ensure that court hearings, trial and mediations can be attended with confidence.
When you hire a Legal Coach to partner with you, it is an innovative, more affordable option to obtain quality and innovative legal services. Legal Coaches are held to high ethical standards offering a cost-savings solution to self-reresented lititgants in a manner that improves access to justice throughout British Columbia.
A legal coach will put your needs first to help you attain reasonable set goals, keep issues on track, so the process keeps you engaged and empowered so you can represent yourself positively throughout.
We can assist you to handle your own legal affairs, including but not limited to:
- Uncontested divorce/separation
- Family Litigation Legal Coaching with documents, financial statements, affidavits, document collection
- Assist with navigation of court legal process procedural timelines, adjournments, hearings and trial
- Calculating child and spousal support scenarios
- Assist with decision making on procedure and strategy
- Assist self-represented litigants in handling their own matter on court procedure
- Drafting or assisting clients to draft their own Family Law Agreement, Wills or Application for Letters Probate or Administration
- Being available by telephone during a court hearing or mediation to answer questions
- Provide guidance on wills drafting, notice filing, safekeeping, codicils
- Provide legal advice on applicable law to assist to negotiate or determine a reasonable position
- Provide or direct on legal research and court rules on relevant issues
Our Main Services
book a free 15 min. strategy session
Services available throughout British Columbia.
By remote/Zoom, in-person meetings in Vancouver, Sunshine Coast and and surrounding areas on request.
See us “In-Person”
Not over the phone or online!
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Please join:
Legal Coach, Leslie McDougall
ON: Tuesday, May 14th
TIME - 1 hour lecture
COST: $4 - Per person at the door
WHERE: Pender Harbour School of Music
Women’s Connection
TOPIC:
HOW A LEGAL COACH CAN HELP YOU
Draft your Own Simple Will
Probate a Will through the courts
Obtain your own uncontested divorce
Assist with Existing Court Action
Q&A Session
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about
Leslie McDougall
- 2024 Approved Service Provider, Innovation Sandbox, BC Law Society
- 2022 Certified Legal Coach, BC Legal Coaches Association
- 1996 Graduate of Capilano University - Bachelor in Legal Studies (Paralegal)
- 35+ years’ litigation and legal experience in BC law firms
- 22 years’ self-employed/contract/freelancer and business owner
- Extensive knowledge of Rules of Court and litigation procedures in Provincial, Supreme and Appellate Court levels
- Strong analytical and extensive legal writing and drafting court documents/proposals/offers
- Valid ICBC and AG billing numbers – Level 3
- Fully Licensed (Unrestricted) Private Investigator #E74194 (background investigations for insurance claims) – since 2007
- Legal Educator – Civil litigation, wills, estates and family law
- Author of Published Desk Reference Manuals for “Interlocutory Application Procedures” and “Personal Injury Book of Letters”
- BC Paralegal Association – Voting Member
Let’s Work Together
book a free 15 min. strategy session
and get it Done!
Email-A Coach
Only available as part of subscription
4 hour block $500
10 hour block $1,300
25 hour block $3450
All services are subject to GST charges - E-transfer payment accepted in advance of session.
Pay-As-You Go approach. No hefty retainer fees required. Design your legal help to cater to your budget. Clear and up front rate structures designed to meet the needs of the self-represented party.
You keep control on how much you are willing to pay because you decide how much and how often you will need to use the legal services.
Special Offers
Contact Details
Vancouver, British Columbia
Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Telephone: TBA
Email: info@lesliemcdougall.com
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Office Hours
Monday to Friday VIRTUAL ONLY Appointments Available
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
In-Person Appointments by special request
*Extra fees apply