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What the Team is Known For

JFK Law is a top-tier Aboriginal and constitutional law firm with a sterling reputation in BC, as well as in Alberta, Ontario and the Yukon. The firm provides a full range of legal services to First Nations, Indian bands and individuals, offering notable expertise in relation to modern treaty negotiations and the duty to consult during energy and natural resources projects, as well as Charter litigation, and is highly regarded for its experience before the Supreme Court. The team also advises on First Nations economic development and governance structures.

Work Highlights

  • JFK Law is assisting the Six Nations of the Grand River with litigation relating to the establishment and loss of the Haldimand Tract reserve.

Strengths

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JFK handles several complex litigation matters with skills and judgment.

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JFK does a phenomenal job attending to complex and often urgent matters.

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There is someone at the team for every role and they are all dedicated from the starting line.

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Janes KC
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Robert Janes KC
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Robert Janes KC is regarded as a leading figure in the representation of Aboriginal groups. Operating out of the firm's Victoria and Vancouver offices, his expertise encompasses Aboriginal title and rights cases and litigation matters.

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Karey Brooks KC
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Karey Brooks KC
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Karey Brooks is an adept lawyer based in Vancouver who is particularly adept in representing First Nations. Her work often includes treaty infringement cases and negotiations relating to the construction and development of industrial projects.

Karey is not only a phenomenal litigator but also brilliant in her work with First Nations.

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Tim Dickson
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Tim Dickson
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Tim Dickson is a Vancouver-based lawyer who is widely considered in the market to be a rising star in acting for First Nations. He is an experienced litigator and also engages in negotiations with federal and provincial government entities, often concerning the Indigenous impacts of transportation, mining and oil and gas projects.

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Robert Janes KC KC
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Robert Janes KC KC
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Karey Brooks KC
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Karey Brooks KC
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Tim Dickson
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Tim Dickson
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Up and Coming
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