Practice Checklist Manual
The following provides a listing of sample documents, articles and other resources to help lawyers in carrying out your duties and managing your practices.
It is expected that the documents will be amended to suit the styles, needs and circumstances of the lawyers involved.
Lawyers must exercise professional judgment respecting the correctness and applicability of the material. The Law Society accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and expressly disclaim any such responsibility.
Practice support and resources
The Checklist Manual is a professional reference for BC lawyers and has been developed by the Law Society with the assistance of the Continuing Legal Education Society.
2012 Highlights of the Checklist Manual
Caveat and use of the Checklists
The Law Society would like to thank the reviewers and editorial staff who helped develop the Checklist Manual.
For suggestions to improve the content and format of these checklists, contact Practice Advisor Barbara Buchanan.
Client identification and verification procedure
Client Identification and Verification Procedure [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Corporate and Commercial
Asset Purchase Procedure [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Asset Purchase Agreement Drafting [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Share Purchase Procedure [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Share Purchase Agreement Drafting [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Incorporation — Business Corporations Act Procedure [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Shareholders’ Agreement Procedure [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Shareholders’ Agreement Drafting [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Partnership Agreement Procedure [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Partnership Agreement Drafting [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Commercial Lease Procedure [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Commercial Lease Drafting [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Security Agreement Procedure [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Security Agreement Drafting [updated to October 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Criminal
Criminal Procedure [updated to August 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Judicial Interim Release Procedure [updated to August 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Sentencing Procedure [updated to August 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Impaired/Over 80 Trial Examination of Witnesses [updated to August 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Family
Family Practice Interview [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Family Law Agreement Procedure [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Separation Agreement Drafting [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Marriage Agreement Drafting [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Family Law Proceeding [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Child, Family and Community Service Act Procedure [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Litigation
Foreclosure Procedure [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
General Litigation Procedure [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Interview or Examination for Discovery [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Collections Procedure [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Collections — Examination in Aid of Execution [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Builders Lien Procedure [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Real Estate
Residential Conveyance Procedure [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Mortgage Procedure [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Mortgage Drafting [updated to June 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Wills and Estates
Will Procedure [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Testator Interview [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Will Drafting [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Probate and Administration Interview [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Probate and Administration Procedure [updated to May 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Human Rights
Human Rights Complaint Procedure [updated to August 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Immigration
Protection Claim [updated to September 1, 2012] Word | pdf
Appeal Against Deportation [updated to September 1, 2012] Word | pdf
