Alana Hughes

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE ME?

Choosing the right legal professional can really impact the outcome of your case. I believe that being compassionate and approachable often leads to better results than being the loudest voice in the room. By working hard and building positive relationships with everyone involved, my team and I have consistently achieved great outcomes for our clients.

Expertise and Services:

Mediation: Facilitated negotiation with a neutral third party.

Med-Arb: A combination of mediation and arbitration, Med-Arb begins with a customized process tailored to the unique aspects of your client’s dispute. We first attempt to resolve the issue through mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, we then move to binding arbitration, providing a streamlined and efficient resolution.

Arbitration: Binding decision by a neutral arbitrator. This is suitable for complex disputes requiring a formal binding decision.  This is an efficient way to avoid the traditional litigation path, and allows for a timely conclusion to your client’s dispute.

Workplace investigations: I conduct thorough impartial Investigations under workplace and sexual violence policies for employers, academic institutions, and Indigenous bands. My goal is to ensure these organizations meet their obligations and take workplace harassment and sexual violence complaints seriously.

Policy review: I am always happy to assist workplaces and educational institutions in reviewing and improving their existing policies.

Personal injury litigation: As this area of law has changed under our current ICBC system, I am no longer able to assist most people injured in motor vehicle accidents within BC. If you have been injured in another way, and your injury is the fault of someone else, I am still offering free initial consults to see if there is any way I can assist.  These types of injuries include such things as injuries that occur because of dangers located on private property, civil cases for sexual assaults, product malfunctions and various other injuries that occur as the result of negligence.

Wills and estate planning: At Forward Law, we have a dedicated team of experts specializing in wills and estate planning, ensuring that your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. Together with my team, I am committed to providing comprehensive and personalized estate planning solutions tailored to your unique needs.

I’m known for being a good listener and bringing a compassionate touch to all my cases. I approach each situation with a blend of reason and intelligence, and my knack for fair decision-making really sets me apart. If you’re seeking a lawyer who combines compassion with determination and a dash of good humour, I may be the right fit for you. Feel free to email me at ahughes@forwardlaw.ca or call me at 250-434-2333.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• • • • • • • • Dispute resolution (mediation, med-arb, arbitration)
              • Workplace investigations
            • Workplace policy review
            • General injuries caused by negligence
            • Wills and estate planning

QUALIFICATIONS

• • • • LLB 2007, University of Saskatchewan
      • LLM Candidate, 2025 – Osgoode Hall Law School
      • Mediation – ADR BC
      • Arbitration – ADR BC