Congratulations to Jim Herperger, QC
We would like to extend our congratulations to Jim Herperger, a partner of our firm on being designated Queen's Counsel (QC).
January 11, 2012
11-JANUARY 2012 : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FH&P Lawyers LLP is happy to congratulate Jim Herperger, a partner in our firm, on his appointment as Queen's Counsel.
The Ministry of the Attorney General noted the following in its Information Bulletin:
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"The Queen’s counsel designation is an honour conferred on members of the legal profession to recognize exceptional merit and contribution. Successful candidates demonstrate professional integrity and good character and must be members of the British Columbia bar for at least five years.
Each September, the attorney general calls for Queen’s counsel nominations from the public. The 2011 deadline for submissions was Oct. 14. All applications were reviewed by an advisory committee, which recommended deserving candidates to the attorney general. The appointments are subsequently made by cabinet through an order-in-council.
The advisory committee includes the chief justice of British Columbia, the chief justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the chief judge of the Provincial Court, the president of the Law Society of British Columbia, a Law Society member appointed by the benchers (directors) and the deputy attorney general. The committee also seeks the views of the Canadian Bar Association (B.C. branch)."
"Robert James Herperger of FH&P Lawyers LLP in Kelowna is a leading practitioner in wills, estates and trusts. Herperger has provided pro bono legal services for the Living Positive (people living with HIV or hepatitis C) and Multiple Sclerosis societies, as well as setting up the Canadian Bar Association benevolent fund to assist lawyers and their families in times of need."
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Jim Herperger, QC was raised in Williams Lake and attended the University of British Columbia before teaching school for eight years. Mr. Herperger graduated from the University of Victoria Law School in 1985, articled with a law firm in Vancouver and practiced as an Associate for a short period of time before he joined the firm in February, 1987. His practice is in the area of wills, estates and trusts, corporate and commercial law, bank security and real estate.
"We extend our congratulations to Jim on this appointment and are happy to see our colleague and friend recognized in this way. Our firm contributes extensively to community and charitable organizations. Jim's work with those afflicted with HIV, hepatitis C,and Multiple Sclerosis exemplifies our community spirit." said Heidi Taylor, a partner in the firm.
FH&P Lawyers is a mid-size Okanagan Valley law firm providing a range of legal services to commercial and private clients. The firm comprises 7 partners, 3 associates and 3 associate counsel and has been serving Kelowna & The Okanagan valley under current and previous names for over 100 years.
For further information or to arrange an interview please contact Jim directly at 250.869.6044.