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Jul 21, 2026
What to Expect During Your Consultation with a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Being injured as a pedestrian can be disorienting. The physical and emotional aftermath of a pedestrian injury often makes it difficult to know where to begin. For many people, a…
Jul 07, 2026
Understanding the Importance of a Living Will in BC: What You Need to Know
Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself and the people you love.
Jun 23, 2026
Navigating Claims: The Role of the BC Occupiers Liability Act in Personal Injury Cases
If you have been injured on someone else’s property in British Columbia, you may have more legal options than you realize. The BC Occupiers Liability Act is the…
Jun 09, 2026
Estate Litigation in Victoria, BC: Protecting Your Rights During Estate Disputes
Estate disputes are among the most emotionally complex legal matters a person can face. They often arise at a time of grief, when family relationships are already strained and important…
Mar 16, 2026
Advocating for Survivors of Institutional Abuse: Wesley v. British Columbia
In Wesley v. British Columbia, Avize’s Raj, Patrick, and Emanuela argued in the Supreme Court of British Columbia to certify a class action lawsuit against the Governments of Canada and…
Nov 05, 2025
Success on Appeal: Federal Court of Appeal upholds Certification in B.W. v Canada (Attorney General)
November 5, 2025 We’re pleased to share today’s decision of the Federal Court of Appeal, upholding the certification of a national class action which seeks to protect the rights…
Oct 28, 2025
Important Notice for Federal Prison Class Actions
October 28, 2025 We are pleased to report important updates applicable to the following class actions involving Federal Inmates: Araya v. Canada (Abuse of Black Inmates…
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 22, 2025
Over $2 Million Awarded in Compensation for Physical and Psychological Injuries in a Boating Accident: Henderson v. Gettle
At Avize, we understand the devastating impacts an injury can have on every aspect of your life. In Henderson v. Gettle, our team demanded fair compensation for an RCMP officer…
Jun 20, 2025
Stopping Canada’s Unlawful Interceptions of Inmate Communications: Philip v. Canada (Attorney General)
In Philip v. Canada (Attorney General), Avize’s Raj, Patrick, and Emanuela appeared in the Federal Court of Canada to argue for the certification of a class action lawsuit against the…
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…