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Kara Dawson is a dual citizen of Canada and Australia and grew up in Victoria, B.C. Kara (she/her) was admitted to the bar of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia in 2000. Kara has a Bachelor's degree from SFU in 1994, a Bachelor of Law, Honours, from Murdoch University, Perth, Australia in 1997, and a Master of Law, Distinction, from the University of Western Australia in 2001. Kara practiced law in Australia and taught law for 20 years until joining Warsh Law. Kara loves to kayak and walk her Golden Retrievers with her family.

Kara practices Family Law, including divorce, access to children, division of property and agreements. Read About Karen

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• Founding Member of the Central Vancouver Island Jewish Community Society and an Ongoing Supporter of CVI Chabad
• Member of the Canadian Bar Association
• Member of the Law Society of British Columbia

Michael is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association. He chaired Law Day, an annual public event showcasing the justice system to the community, for 13 years. Michael was also involved in the Dial-A-Lawyer programme, the Lawyer Referral Service, and served on the Awards and Recognition Committee. Michael is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia; the Canadian Bar Association (B.C. branch); the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.; the Nanaimo County Bar Association; and the Nanaimo City Bar Association. Michael is the founding member of the Central Vancouver Island Jewish Community Society and an ongoing supporter of CVI Chabad. Michael L. Warsh is a highly experienced and educated lawyer specializing in: Family law, wills, estates and estate litigation. His practice ranges from estate planning, probate, divorce, custody and access issues. Michael was born in Toronto, Ontario, studied Philosophy at Western University (Honours Bachelor of Arts) and Queen's University (Master of Arts). He obtained two law degrees - an LLB from Ludlow Hall, University of New Brunswick Law School (1989), and a Master of Laws in Corporate and Securities Law from Duke University Law School in Durham, North Carolina (1993). Michael was a stockbroker on Toronto's Bay Street, then moved to be a consultant for the Vancouver Stock Exchange and Securities Regulation Commission. Michael articled in a boutique securities firm in Vancouver before relocating to Nanaimo and setting up a practice in family law in 1994. Michael is an avid distance runner, paddleboarder, skier, cyclist and hiker. He enjoys these sports with his family.

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• Member of the Law Society of BC

Ron is a member of the Law Society of BC and the Canadian Bar Association. Ron has also been involved in community organizations including Rotary, the Columbian Centre Society, and immigrant aid societies . Ron also was a coach with the Nanaimo youth soccer clubs. Ron and his family live in the Nanaimo area where he enjoys numerous outdoor activities and all that Vancouver Island has to offer. Ronald E. Peters is an experienced lawyer whose practice includes: Family law, real estate conveyances and mortgages, business transactions and immigration matters. Ron's approach to practising law and serving his clients is a practical, solutions-based approach. Ron was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. After attending university in Quebec and Ontario, Ron returned to BC and was called to the bar in 1995.

Sarah E. Allan specializes in family law. She has experience in Provincial and Supreme Court, with mediation, and with drafting agreements. Sarah aims to help you understand family law and uses creative solutions to meet your goals. Sarah E. Allan (she/her), originally from Vancouver, BC, received her Bachelor's Degree with Distinction in Montreal at Concordia University (2007), majoring in both Anthropology and Human Relations. She returned to Vancouver to attend UBC Law School (2011), completing a specialization in Social Justice and the Law, and spending a term with the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic (formerly First Nations Legal Clinic). Sarah was called to the bar in September 2012. Sarah joined Warsh Law in July 2018 and practices primarily family law. In 2021, Sarah became accredited as a Family Law Mediator in order to assist families to reach agreements between themselves, outside of court. She also provides representation for youth who are at the centre of high-conflict family law matters through the Society for Children and Youth. She volunteers with Access Pro Bono's Summary Legal Advice Program and Virtual Family Mediation Project, and as the President of the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization, Parent Support Services Society of BC. Sarah aims to help her clients understand the legal system and the law, and to provide creative solutions to help her clients achieve their goals. Sarah is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch. Sarah has two small children and enjoys spending time with her family exploring Vancouver Island's forests, lakes and beaches.

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• Member of the Law Society of British Columbia

Stuart E. Wood is an extremely experienced lawyer who specializes in: Residential and commercial real estate, corporate law, estate planning and probate. Stuart E. Wood, born in Vancouver, studied engineering at the University of British Columbia and graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Mechanical Engineering in 1973. After working in the Forest industry, Stuart returned to law school at the University of British Columbia where he received his LLB in 1979. Stuart remains a Professional Engineer with the Engineers & Geoscientists of B.C. He articled at the law firm of Braidwood, Nuttall, Mackenzie, Brewer and Greyll in Vancouver and practiced there as an associate and partner until 1991. Stuart then formed his own firm and practiced with a small firm in Vancouver until moving to Nanaimo in 1994. His practice areas include commercial and residential real estate, mortgages, wills and estates and corporate commercial work including incorporations and buying and selling businesses. Stuart has 4 children who are the joy of his life. He formally served on the Board of an independent school and is actively involved in his Church as an elder and board member. Stuart is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, Canadian Bar Association and has been involved in the Law Society's Professional Legal Training Courses.