Legal Insights from Tim Louis & Company
Helping You Understand Long-Term Disability, Personal Injury, Employment Law, and Estate Issues in British Columbia
At Tim Louis & Company, we believe that legal advice should be clear, accessible, and grounded in real-life experience. That’s exactly what you’ll find here on our blog. Whether you’re dealing with a denied long-term disability claim, navigating a workplace issue, or facing the complexities of estate planning or probate, our posts are written with you in mind.
From our office in Vancouver, British Columbia, we’ve spent decades helping people across BC make informed decisions about their legal rights. This blog is an extension of that commitment — a place where we share timely updates, explain key legal issues in plain language, and offer insights based on the cases we handle every day.
Feel free to explore the topics that matter most to you. And if something sparks a question or you’re ready to take the next step, we’re only a call or message away.
Latest Law articles by Tim Louis
BC Lawyer Tim Louis
BC Lawyer Tim Louis Many people ask me why I became a lawyer. It all begins in the late 1970s. I was a student and a concerned about the lack of transportation for folks like me that could not access the public transit system. In those days, buses were not accessible – they did not have fold down ramps. I
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long-Term Disability by Tim Louis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is considered by some to be an orphan illness. This is because there is no cure for the disease and because there is no accepted medical test to diagnose it. In fact, many doctors do not recognize it. However, for the individuals suffering this debilitating condition, it is
Employee Rights when Terminated
Employee Rights when Terminated Your rights as an employee if you have been terminated by Tim Louis Being terminated without cause or dismissed from your employment can be one of the most stressful experiences you have ever encountered. You may be tempted to accept whatever compensation your employer is offering you. Do not do so without first taking the
Personal Injury Lawyer Vancouver
Personal Injury Lawyer Tim Louis by Tim Louis I have been fighting for injured clients for over 37 years. My goal is to achieve an out of court settlement for trial dollars. My motto is the best way to avoid a trial is to prepare thoroughly for the trial. This sends a clear message to the other side that I
Long-Term Disability Claim
Long-Term Disability Claim by Tim Louis Long-term disability insurance is designed to protect you in the event of serious injury or illness. If your psychological or physical condition prevents you from being able to work, the insurance company should pay out a monthly benefit. This is designed to provide some financial support for your care and treatment. However, Insurance Companies
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful Termination by Tim Louis If your employment has been terminated by your employer , you are entitled to severance pay unless your employer is able to prove they had cause to ‘let you go’. Cause would include: theft, insubordination, and chronic tardiness. If your employer did not have cause, then you are entitled to severance pay. The amount of
