Wes Shields
Associate Counsel
Estate Litigation | Family Law | General Litigation
Wesley Shields was born in Churchhill, Manitoba where he lived (as well as in the Northwest Territories) prior to moving to British Columbia. He spent several years in the Fraser Valley where he attended Fraser Valley College. He also attended Simon Fraser University, Queen's University, and the University of British Columbia. While attending University, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree, Masters of Public Administration degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree.
Wes articled in Vancouver and became a Member of the Law Society of British Columbia in 1990 when he was called to the Bar. He has practiced law in the Kelowna area since that time.
Married with two children, Wes is a soccer coach and is active in hockey, golf and outdoor recreational activities.
Wesley Shields was born in Churchhill, Manitoba where he lived (as well as in the Northwest Territories) prior to moving to British Columbia. He spent several years in the Fraser Valley where he attended Fraser Valley College. He also attended Simon Fraser University, Queen's University, and the University of British Columbia. While attending University, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree, Masters of Public Administration degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree.
Wes articled in Vancouver and became a Member of the Law Society of British Columbia in 1990 when he was called to the Bar. He has practiced law in the Kelowna area since that time.
Married with two children, Wes is a soccer coach and is active in hockey, golf and outdoor recreational activities.
Direct Phone: 250-869-6017
Toll Free: 1-888-320-4488
Fax: 250-762-8616
Email: wshields@fhplawyers.com
Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
Member of the Canadian Bar Association - British Columbia Branch - Restorative Justice Working Group committee
Member of the Kelowna Bar Association
Trial Lawyers Association of BC (Vice President)
Provincial Court Family Rules Working Group
Access to Justice Committee - Canadian Bar Association
Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (Board Chair)
Terry Fox Foundation - Organizing Committee (Kelowna)
Latest News & Articles
by Wes Shields
Pumpkin Carving Makes a Difference
December 17, 2021 The FH&P contest directly helps a family staying at JoeAnna's House in Kelowna for 22 days with their son
Wes Shields Appointed To New Working Group
March 15, 2021 Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch launches the Restorative Justice Working Group committee.
Wesley Shields & The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
February 07, 2020 Wesley Shields, a family lawyer at FH&P is a proud member of the KGH Foundation Board.