The Firm
About Oliver & Co.
Oliver & Co. is a law firm with a busy practice servicing clients throughout the Cariboo/Chilcotin and Central/Interior regions of British Columbia.
The firm was founded by William F. Crook in 1975 and after 1980, it became the partnership of William F. Crook and Stephen J. Oliver. Mr. Crook retired in 2004 and Mr. Oliver retired at the end of 2016. The firm is now the sole proprietorship of Gregory Mawson. Gregory Mawson, along with Jeremy Koch make up our highly professional team of lawyers.
Oliver & Co. has a growing client base and the practice is expanding. We have a busy real estate and corporate practice. This involves providing legal services for buying, selling and financing residential and corporate properties and acting on behalf of corporate clients.
As well, we provide a great depth of knowledge and experience in civil litigation matters including family, contract, and property dispute cases. For further information on our services, feel free to get in touch with us today.
Our Lawyers
Our skilled lawyers have been providing our clients with professional legal services since 1975. We have established a strong reputation in Williams Lake and serve across the Cariboo.
Gregory J G Mawson
Greg became the sole proprietor of Oliver & Co. on January 1st, 2017.
Greg began working with the firm in 2006, and moved to Williams Lake to join the firm in 2008. A native of Eastern Ontario, he received his law degree from the University of Saskatchewan, and was called to the bar in 2003. Greg maintains a general practice with emphasis on corporate-commercial, real estate, and wills and estates.
Greg and his family enjoy living in Williams Lake.
Jeremy S Koch
After obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration at Trinity Western University, Jeremy went on to complete his law degree at Thompson Rivers University. During this time he provided legal services to marganilized clients with the Thompson Rivers University Community Legal Clinic.
Prior to joining Oliver & Co. as an associate, Jeremy articled at a law firm in Abbotsford where he represented clients in both Supreme and Provincial Court. He now primarily practices in family law, however, he also has experience in construction litigation, creditor remedies, and general civil litigation.
Jeremy was born and raised in Williams Lake and is pleased to be home practicing in his community. He is a passionate advocate for his clients and has gained valuable experience providing comprehensive legal services relating to complex and contentious litigation matters.
Our Staff
We have a well-qualified and experienced staff including litigation paralegals, full time real estate conveyancers, corporate commercial paralegal and administrative staff. Our staff make a significant contribution towards making our firm an efficient productive organization. While we maintain a focused working environment, we are friendly and relaxed.
- Gina Mawson – Office Manager
- Dawn Firth – Accounting Coordinator
- Alana Ballantyne - Legal Assistant
- Roxanne Bluda – Paralegal
- Margaret Tucker – Legal Assistant
- Pat Becker – Legal Assistant
- Kalita Sponagle – Legal Assistant
- Tracey Widdoes – Legal Assistant
- Johanna Beasley – Legal Assistant
Professional Affiliations
Our Community Work
We believe in giving back to the community that we are a part of. There are many organizations that do great things in town and we are proud to help them. Here is a list of the groups that we are associated with:
Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation Trust
Chamber of Commerce -- Business Excellence Awards
South Cariboo Bar Bursary
Station House Gallery
The Boys and Girls Club
The Child Development Centre
Various Youth Sports Organizations
Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club
Williams Lake Dry Grad
Williams Lake Fire Department
Williams Lake Performances in the Park
Williams Lake Salvation Army
Williams Lake Stampede Association
Williams Lake Women's Contact Society
Williams Lake is situated in the beautiful rolling semi-arid ranch country with long hot summers and moderate winters.
The city is in the midst of an economic boom with several large projects in and around the city which will ensure continued prosperity and expansion in years to come. The primary economic base is ranching, forestry and mining, but Williams Lake is also a regional government and service centre for the Cariboo Chilcotin area.
Recreational opportunities abound, including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fishing/hunting in the vast Cariboo Chilcotin wilderness; and is one of the best mountain biking areas in the province of BC.
Williams Lake also offers many cultural activities including the Williams Lake Stampede and Rodeo which show off the city’s cattle country roots.
There are many other cultural offerings as well, including live theatre, musicals, outdoor family events and much more.
For more info on Williams Lake, visit: http://williamslake.ca
For more info about the Cariboo area, visit: http://landwithoutlimits.com
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