I had a very disheartening experience with Waterstone Law Group LLP, Chilliwack, BC, specifically Sheila G. Evani and Brydan J. Heisler. They wasted more than a year of my time. I hired Waterstone Law Group to secure a simple court order for our BC charity registration. On Oct 25, 2024, I sent the retainer to Kate Thompson. On Nov 20, 2024, I confirmed I did the BC Gazette ad. On Dec 2, 2024, Brydan filed the 1st court affidavit and sent docs to the BC Registrar. On Mar 14, 2025, Brydan warned that the BC courts are notoriously slow. On Mar 17, 2025, Samantha Iskender verified that I did the charity name request. On August 27, BC Registry provided consent, and Brydan was to submit the final restoration package. What normally takes 3 weeks took 9 months for Brydan. Then on Sept 15, 2025, Brydan attended a meeting with Kirsten Loney, a paralegal at Waterstone, "concerning next steps for restoration" and billed me for their meeting. On Sept 16, Brydan stated that the retainer had been depleted; the BC Gazette was on strike, preventing him from proceeding. On Sept 26, Brydan proposed that I dissolve our 12-year-old nonprofit and establish a new one. On Oct 3, Brydan consented to provide me with the documents but failed to fulfill this obligation. On Oct 23, I received a nasty email from Sheila. On Nov 13, I received another nasty email from Sheila with the 2nd affidavit but lacking the draft order for which I had paid. Brydan did not complete the filing or submit the draft order and a second affidavit as he had committed to doing. Brydan indicated his inexperience but stated he would seek counsel from other attorneys in the firm, including Sheila G. Evani, who likewise seemingly lacks proficiency in the specific legal area I needed. Sheila indicated that Waterstone Law Group LLP would not render the services for which I compensated them owing to a possible "conflict of interest." I stated that I would initiate a claim against Waterstone Law for professional negligence if they failed to deliver the services for which I had compensated them. I strongly advise against hiring Waterstone Law Group. read more

If you don't come with handfuls of cash, don't expect even social decency from this firm. I had a case which Waterstone didn't have expertise in, but when I asked if we could draw on the extensive knowledge and recognized status they had told me they had, just to get recommendation about what other firms might be a better choice, they refused all further help and turned nasty. They may be good if hired, but if not paying, you will not find even basic human courtesy or a flint of good will. Businesses can be ruthlessly focused on self-interest if they want, and while other law firms are friendly and helpful, Waterstone is not. Bring cash or they'll leave tire tracks on your back. read more