John R. Jordan*
(Partner)

B.Sc. (Physics) (UBC '77), LL.B. (UBC '81)

• Personal Injury Litigation
  
• General Civil Litigation
  
• Estate Litigation
  
• Condominium Law
  

John Jordan carries on a civil litigation practice focusing on personal injury law, estate litigation, condominium law and litigation, and general civil litigation. He is a member of the B.C. Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Jordan participates in and financially supports many local charities. He is the executive director of the Salvation Army Pro Bono Legal Clinic, having instituted its creation, and supervises its operation; and is a Director of the Central Vancouver Island Crisis Society. Mr. Jordan is an avid windsurfer, golfer, skier/snowboarder and hockey player. He lives in Nanaimo with his wife and four daughters.

“I am proud to have been born in Nanaimo and to have represented seriously injured accident victims for over 20 years, applying negotiation and trial skills to achieve settlement and trial results in very difficult cases.”

*Personal Law Corporation

Lorne Sinclair*
(Partner)

B.A. (Regina ’76), B.Ed. (Regina ’77), LL.B. (Sask. ’81)

• Personal Injury Litigation
  
• Insurance Law
  
• Professional Malpractice

Since 1981, Lorne Sinclair has been based in Victoria, serving clients throughout British Columbia.  He has focused his law practice on acting for plaintiffs in personal injury, medical and dental malpractice claims.  Lorne Sinclair is a past governor on the Board of Governors of the B.C. Trial Lawyers Association and a frequent volunteer with B.C. Continuing Legal Education and Professional Legal Training.  He is a member of the British Columbia Bar.  When not practicing law, Mr. Sinclair visits his Gulf Island retreat to enjoy family and the beautiful scenery of the Gulf Islands.  He kayaks along the shores, hikes the hills, and enjoys prawn and crab fishing in the local waters.

“I have practical solutions and problem solving ability from 20 years experience in personal injury law.”

*Personal Law Corporation

John Godfrey*
(Partner)

B.A. (UBC ’71), LL.B. (UBC ’75)

• Injury Claims and Wrongful Death Claims
  
• Insurance Law

Upon obtaining his law degree in 1975, John Godfrey articled with the Vancouver firm of Farris, Vaughan, Wills, and Murphy. He worked as a prosecutor with the Ministry of the Attorney General for two years and joined MacIsaac, Clark & Company in their Nanaimo office in 1978. Since 1986, John Godfrey has practised out of the Victoria office of MacIsaac & Company. A member of the British Columbia Bar and the B.C. Trial Lawyers Association, he services clients throughout British Columbia. John Godfrey’s practice is focused on civil litigation with emphasis in the area of injury claims, and particularly head injury and other serious trauma and death claims.

“Experience not only counts – it makes a difference. I am proud to have represented seriously injured clients for over 30 years.”

*Law Corporation

Martin O. Screech

B.A. (Honours) (University of Victoria '83) M.A. (Toronto '90) LL.B. (University of Victoria '92)

• General Civil Litigation
• Family Law
• Criminal Law
• Injury Claims

Martin Screech practices in the areas of personal injury law, general civil litigation, family and criminal law. Prior to joining MacIsaac & Company, he practiced law in Nanaimo and Victoria, B.C., in the areas of family, criminal and immigration law.

"I believe in client service and bring a practical approach to the resolution of legal issues."

Paul Pelzer

B.Comm (UBC '92)
LL.B. (UBC '05)

• Injury Claims
• Insurance Law
• Criminal Law

Paul Pelzer practices in the areas of personal injury, general civil litigation and criminal law.  He is a member of the British Columbia Bar and belongs to the Canadian Bar Association.  A former volunteer firefighter, Paul Pelzer continues to volunteer in the community as an active member of the Salvation Army Pro Bono Legal Clinic.  He enjoys classic cars and snowboarding.  Paul Pelzer is a proud single father and lives in Nanaimo with his son.

“The circumstances surrounding the decision to hire a lawyer are always stressful. I will work with you to ease the stress and obtain a fair and equitable resolution as quickly as possible while still vigorously protecting your legal rights.”