John Campbell, Partner

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Bio:

As one of the founding members of Campbell Burton & McMullan LLP, John has been practicing law in Langley since 1977. John has years of experience with litigation matters and his extensive knowledge of both court procedure and alternative dispute resolution methods enable him to approach and assess a problem from different angles.  This allows him to provide clients with creative, practical options to resolve their legal disputes.

John was one of the first lawyers to become an accredited BC family law mediator.  He has been certified in advance commercial mediation since 1992 and has been qualified as an arbitrator since 1998.

Memberships & Professional Affiliations:

  • Canadian Bar Association, Alternate Dispute Resolution Subsection (Past Chairman)
  • The British Columbia Mediator Roster Society
  • Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)

Recognitions / Awards:

Paul Harris Fellow, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Community Involvement / Personal Interests / Hobbies:

John, and his wife, Patricia, have been living in Langley since 1975. John is committed to being active within the Langley community and has been a member of the Langley Central Rotary Club since 1983. He is a former President of the Langley Chamber of Commerce and is past Chairman of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association. John is also a former Councilor on the Langley Township Council and Past Chairman of the Langley School Board.

Value Added Services for Clients:

John believes in providing solutions using the various procedures familiar to him from many years as a lawyer, including the courts and alternate dispute resolution.  His goal is to get you to a satisfactory conclusion, so that your life and your business can continue on.

Education:

  • University of British Columbia, BA (Economics), 1972
  • University of British Columbia, LLB, 1975
  • John was one of the first lawyers to complete the Family Mediation program in BC and to become certified as a mediator in family disputes, Continuing Legal Education, 1986
  • Certification in Advanced Commercial Mediation, 1992
  • Qualified as an Arbitrator, 1998

Year of Call & Jurisdiction:

  • Called to the Bar in British Columbia, 1976

Contact John

jcampbell@cbmlawyers.com
Direct Line: 604-532-4107
Direct Fax: 604-533-5521

Practice Areas:

Assistants:

Sarah Smith

ssmith@cbmlawyers.com

Testimonials

"Thanks, John, for being in my corner during the dark days when I thought the other side would drive me crazy" - SSJC (Kelowna)

"My wife and I would like to thank you for your excellent work regarding this dispute. The best part of this is not the money but that we included our grand children first and we can not place a monetary value to this down the road. This also indicates to the other party that she can not have her own way and that she has to be fair to all concerned. Thanks John." – C.H. & S.H., Langley

"At the end of the day these processes are never enjoyable. I know you have a difficult job dealing with the humanity of the rest of us. I appreciate what you do and am grateful for your assistance in this matter. I found you to be fair and reasonable from the first time I met you and would be happy to refer people to you." – T.B.

“Words could never communicate how appreciative I am for all that you have done for me and my family. Your confidence and re-assuring thoughts were what helped me in the most difficult times” J.W. – Surrey

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