David Kandestin, Legal content developer
David is a Vancouver lawyer and legal content developer at People's Law School. Born, educated and trained in Montreal, David hitched his wagons west in 2013, practicing corporate, commercial and securities law in Vancouver. His practical, risk-focused approach helps people realize that lawyers aren't always roadblocks (and at times expensive ones!) to success. Contact David by email.
David has contributed to
- 10 things you should know about the Societies Act
- A car I bought from a dealer broke down within a week. What are my rights?
- Am I responsible for repairs to the used vehicle I sold privately?
- Another business is using a really similar name and logo to mine. What can I do?
- Another company is using my images to advertise their work. Isn't this illegal?
- Being sued in small claims court
- Best practices for non-profit bylaws
- Can I be evicted if I get COVID?
- Can my employer insist I provide proof of being ill when I take paid sick leave?
- Does a contract have to be in writing to be valid?
- Dog attacks
- Five steps to deal with a legal problem
- Going to trial in small claims court
- How does severance pay work if my temporary layoff due to shortage of work becomes a permanent lay off?
- How the law treats your volunteers
- How to avoid going to court
- How to bring a lawsuit in BC
- How to protect your intellectual property
- How to write a demand letter
- I got a court judgment against someone. What are the steps to get paid?
- I hired a contractor to redo my kitchen. They were slow, unresponsive, and didn’t complete the job properly. Do I have to pay the final invoice?
- I hit a dog with my car. Will I have to pay the vet bills?
- I serve on a non-profit board. When are we allowed to have in camera meetings?
- I was awarded money by the Civil Resolution Tribunal. Now I’m told that to enforce my order I have to file it in court. How do I do that?
- If I get a huge cut in hours, have I effectively been laid off?
- If I use information or a photo that I got through a Google search, does that infringe copyright?
- If my job can be done from home, can I expect my employer to give me the option to work from home?
- I’m about to buy a condo. Do I need a lawyer or notary public for this, or can I do it myself?
- I’m about to lend some money to a friend. Should I get a lawyer to do the paperwork?
- I’ve started a formal complaint against an airline through the Canadian Transportation Agency. What happens next?
- Leasing a space for your business
- Mediation
- My lawyer charged me more than I feel is reasonable. Can I challenge their fee?
- My neighbour is dumping garbage on our side of the fence. Do I have to pay to get rid of it?
- Our shared fence is falling apart. My neighbour wants to upgrade it. Do I have to pay for any of this?
- Our team
- Pets at home
- Pets out in public
- Pros and cons of incorporating your business
- Starting a lawsuit in small claims court
- Steps to incorporate (and maintain) a non-profit in BC
- The directors at our non-profit aren’t doing their job. How do we deal with this?
- The unit below my rental apartment suffered water damage, apparently caused by my bathtub. Can I be held responsible?
- Top seven things to know before setting up a non-profit
- Volunteering and the law
- What are my rights if I get laid off because I have COVID?
- What to do if you get a legal letter
- What's the difference between a temporary layoff and being terminated?
- Which court will handle your case
- Written contracts you need for your small business
David Kandestin
People's Law School