Practice management advice
David J. (Dave) Bilinsky is the Law Society's Practice Management Advisor. His focus is to develop educational programs and materials on practice management issues, with a special emphasis on technology, to increase lawyers' efficiency, effectiveness and personal satisfaction in the practice of law. His preferred way to be reached is by email to daveb@lsbc.org (no telephone tag). Alternatively, you can call him at 604 605-5331 (toll-free in BC 1-800-903-5300).

Practice and ethics advice
Barbara Buchanan, the Law Society's Practice Advisor, Conduct & Ethics, is available to give advice in confidence about the Law Society Rules,  the Professional Conduct Handbook, and practice, including questions about client identification and verification, scams, client relationships, and lawyer/lawyer relationships.  All communications between Ms. Buchanan and lawyers are strictly confidential, except in cases of trust fund shortages. You are invited to call her at 604 697-5816 (toll-free in BC 1-800-903-5300) or email her at advisor@lsbc.org.

Ethical advice
Jack Olsen is the staff lawyer for the Ethics Committee. In addition to fielding practice advice questions, Mr. Olsen is available for questions or concerns about ethical issues or interpretation of the Professional Conduct Handbook. He can be reached at 604 443-5711 (toll-free in BC 1-800-903-5300) or by email at jolsen@lsbc.org. When additional guidance appears necessary, Mr. Olsen can also help direct enquiries to the Ethics Committee.