HOWARD SMITH & COMPANY - Key Persons


Navdip S. Chhabra

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer
Navdip Chhabra is a criminal trial lawyer. Navdip has extensive experience successfully conducting criminal and quasi-criminal trials. Navdip has appeared and been successful before both Provincial and Supreme Court judges. As a result of his experience, Navdip has acquired invaluable knowledge when it comes to defending a criminal charge. Navdip has been dedicated to providing his clients with a focused, fearless defence against criminal prosecution. Conducting both trials and appeals, he is a versatile lawyer you can trust to guide you through the criminal justice system with skill and dedication.

Paul Dutt

Job Titles:
  • Lawyer, Managing Partner
Paul Dutt is a criminal trial lawyer. With considerable trial experience and a talent for negotiation, Paul routinely secures excellent results for his clients. Paul excels at resolving cases at the pre-trial stage, limiting clients expense and the damage a criminal charge can have on your life. Paul appears regularly and is successful at all levels of court in British Columbia. Paul is mindful of the reputational harms that flow from criminal charges and takes a direct approach to negotiate a positive outcome without going to trial. However, if your case requires a trial, Paul will work vigorously to ensure you have the best possible defence strategy to expose weaknesses in the case against them. Paul is a seasoned and highly skilled criminal defence lawyer.